Good pc build?

[Frost1216]

I'm new to the LTT forums but I just wanted to see everyone's opinions on my first pc build. (and I know everyone has different opinions on aios and air coolers, but I'm just doing an aio because it takes up less space, and looks better than a huge air cooler in my opinion)

build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RLyypG

[Herman Mcpootis]

you don't need thermal paste, cooler should have some already. try this for the psu, more than enough wattage, cheaper and more efficient.

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sYyxFT/seasonic-focus-plus-platinum-550w-80-platinum-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-ssr-550px

get a cheaper fan too, $32 is abit much.

[Frost1216]

Ok so no thermal paste, cheaper/ less volt but higher 80 plus rating psu, and cheaper fans. got it. also if i'm planning on overclocking(4.6-5ghz) will that drastically increase the power consumption?

[Herman Mcpootis]

1 minute ago, Frost1216 said:

Ok so no thermal paste, cheaper/ less volt but higher 80 plus rating psu, and cheaper fans. got it. also if i'm planning on overclocking(4.6-5ghz) will that drastically increase the power consumption?

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/intel-coffee-lake-core-i5-8600k-cpu,5264-11.html not much, you'll be fine.

[mortino]

Perfectly fine build, I don't care much for your choice of thermal paste but in 95% of cases these days that is just preference. That ram is wildly overpriced but if you want the RGB I guess it's worth it to you. Overclocking will increase power consumption but normal builds these days use so little power I doubt even overclocked you will break 400 watts from the wall.

[For Science!]

14 minutes ago, Frost1216 said:

Ok so no thermal paste, cheaper/ less volt but higher 80 plus rating psu, and cheaper fans. got it. also if i'm planning on overclocking(4.6-5ghz) will that drastically increase the power consumption?

Your graphics card is pretty much going to be touching the front fans in the Meshify C. Something like 3 mm of clearance. A little bit tight in my opinion, but if you know it works, should be okay.

 

Edit: it fits fine

[Frost1216]

thanks for all feedback guys if there's anything else just let me know!

[Frost1216]

 

Oh no that's a placeholder for like 5 months in the future when hopefully it will go down with the power of the magic PC God 

[Frost1216]

Also Nvidia founders edition is selling at MSRP but it's out of stock

 

[GDRRiley]

11 minutes ago, CUDA_Cores said:

what magic did you use to buy a GTX 1080 at MSRP?

massdrop has good deals. https://www.massdrop.com/buy/msi-gtx-1060-1070-1080-1080ti-gaming-x-bundles?1=1&utm_placement=0&referer=FZ8UYD&mode=guest_open&utm_campaign=Automated Daily Promotional 2018-02-14&utm_source=SparkPost&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Daily Promotional&utm_content=1518606310206.714245249327210409593319

[GDRRiley]

1 minute ago, CUDA_Cores said:

hmm, I see. What happens if the quota is not reached? Do people just get their money refunded?

yep a refund.

edit :looks like everthing but 1060 is sold out lol

 

Edited February 15, 2018 by GDRRiley
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[Frost1216]

Do you guys think ram prices will drop anytime soon because there is a 10% off deal on trident z RGB ram that's ending tomorrow and I'm thinking of buying it if prices aren't going to change soon.

[Streetguru]

1 hour ago, Frost1216 said:

I'm new to the LTT forums but I just wanted to see everyone's opinions on my first pc build. (and I know everyone has different opinions on aios and air coolers, but I'm just doing an aio because it takes up less space, and looks better than a huge air cooler in my opinion)

build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RLyypG

Where on earth are you getting a 1080 for $550?

The i7 8700 > 8600K any day, hyperthreading will be far more useful than a bit more fps in games.
 

You can also install windows for free straight from microsoft

You also aren't going to need extra fans

Did you actually buy the parts that say purchased?

[Frost1216]

Yes and the 1080 is just a placeholder for the Nvidia Fe 1080 if it ever gets back in stock

[Streetguru]

55 minutes ago, Frost1216 said:

Yes and the 1080 is just a placeholder for the Nvidia Fe 1080 if it ever gets back in stock

Then I would highly suggest you just buy a Ryzen APU system for the time being, and get pretty alright 1080p gaming performance on the cheap

So you haven't bought anything in that list?

[Frost1216]

no, I have bought everything that says purchased