1st build overview

[UserXY]

hello, 

 

Can you comment on my part list? I want to make a workstation for single-threaded and parallel compilation, no graphics processing involved. 

I don't really have a fixed budget, I live in Portugal. 

Monitors: 2x 1080p

Periferals: Linux OS

OC: yes

 

Main focus is on single-core processing power, but multithreading up to 8 threads is also involved. 

 

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LckLkd

 

1. is the money well spend, are the parts ok?

2. Is it possible to save a bit on the motherboard?

3. comments on savings, or spend a bit more?

 

thank you

[UserXY]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LckLkd
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/LckLkd/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($339.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master -     MasterLiquid Lite 240 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($115.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 960 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($299.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: *Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K4000 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: PNY - Quadro P600 2GB Video Card  ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Aerocool - Aero-300 Black FAW ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.93 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($43.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1376.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-21 15:50 EST-0500

[Guest]

What's your timeframe? You could wait for lower cost boards to come and use MCE to get to 4.7 w/ an 8700 (non-k) on all cores.

What do you think @PCGuy_5960?

 

Oops, didn't see the OC bit. The setup looks pretty good.

[UserXY]

@Legendarypoet, I'll start purchasing parts soon. What does MCE stand for?

[Guest]

1 minute ago, UserXY said:

@Legendarypoet, I'll start purchasing parts soon. What does MCE stand for?

Multi-core enhancement which would push the chip to boost even w/o an overclockable board. Perhaps a solid air cooler over the masterliquid though. I've had back luck w/ 2 of those.

[UserXY]

@Legendarypoet, 

 

you mean air instead of water cooling, or in combination with?

 

Masterliquid is in tier 1. I have no experience with OC & cooling yet. 

[UserXY]

looks like the case comes with a fan: https://www.aerocool.com.tw/en/chssis/pgs-a/aero300

[Guest]

11 minutes ago, UserXY said:

@Legendarypoet, 

 

you mean air instead of water cooling, or in combination with?

 

Masterliquid is in tier 1. I have no experience with OC & cooling yet. 

I just meant I wasn't a fan of the MasterLiquid Lite.

[UserXY]

ok, I'll consider this when searching for parts. Maybe I can find an alternative, otherwise fans are cheap.

 

thank you, @Legendarypoet

[LienusLateTips]

I'd make some changes.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($339.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($83.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 960 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($299.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Toshiba - X300 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: PNY - Quadro P600 2GB Video Card  ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1430.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-21 17:58 EST-0500

 

- Cooler isn't leaky unlike the AIO you chose, and has less points of failure, if you want an AIO at least go for the H100i

- Better HDD

- Better Airflow Case

- Better PSU

[UserXY]

really love the case  I'll see if I can find a good price for it. 

[LienusLateTips]

3 hours ago, UserXY said:

really love the case  I'll see if I can find a good price for it. 

Which one? The one you chose?

 

That one doesn't work with many air coolers due to height limitations.

[UserXY]

no, yours

prices are different in my country, Masterbox almoust doubles the price. I found one at reasonable price on my local store, i.e., no shipping cost!

[SliceT]

15 hours ago, JDE said:

I'd make some changes.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($339.00 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($83.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($189.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 960 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($299.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Toshiba - X300 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: PNY - Quadro P600 2GB Video Card  ($168.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1430.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-21 17:58 EST-0500

 

- Cooler isn't leaky unlike the AIO you chose, and has less points of failure, if you want an AIO at least go for the H100i

- Better HDD

- Better Airflow Case

- Better PSU

 

Poor Motherboard choice. You have a high end CPU and such "low end" mobo?

if you want a really good and decently priced motherboard, get the Asrock Z370 Extreme4. If you have a bit more money to spend, Taichi. 

Don't save money on key components that are the base of stability and reliability

[LienusLateTips]

1 hour ago, SliceT said:

 

Poor Motherboard choice. You have a high end CPU and such "low end" mobo?

if you want a really good and decently priced motherboard, get the Asrock Z370 Extreme4. If you have a bit more money to spend, Taichi. 

Don't save money on key components that are the base of stability and reliability

Meh, I just chose this because of that review that said it being ok since it had beefy cooling.