First Build - Recommended Upgrade

[xhgaerlan]

Hey guys!

I'm a relatively new computer builder (not a novice however). I wanted to know if there were any recommendations I could make to upgrade my current setup.

 

To get started, here's a full list of parts:

Case: Thermaltake Versa C22 RGB

MoBo: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon

CPU: Intel Core i7-8700K

CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Gravity i2 + Arctic MX-4 Thermal Paste (Thermaltake TG-7 is onhand)

RAM: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MHz

GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 630 (integrated)
PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 750W

Drives: Intel Optane 32GB Memory Module M.2 + Hitachi 5400RPM 500GB 2.5" SATA HDD

Case Fans: Thermaltake Riing 12 White LED x2 +Thermaltake Riing 12 RGB LED x3

Miscellaneous: Razer Blackwidow Chroma v2 + Razer Lancehead

Below are some pictures of the completed build as well as an almost completely comprehensive picture of the parts' boxes.

 

I already plan on adding a dedicated GPU (MSI GeForce GTX 1060 GAMING X 6G) and a reliable SSD. I already have my mind set on the GTX 1060, but I want some suggestions on good 2.5" SATA or M.2 SSDs. I'd also like to know some good RGB LED strips that I can use to give my build more flare. Other than those three main points, I want to know if there's also any other suggestions for boosting my rig. Budget is low, but I'd like to know what I can save up for.

 

Thanks!

 

Edit: Comment an approximation of how much you'd spend (preferably in USD) to get a rig like this off the shelf.

 

Parts:

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Edited April 13, 2018 by xhgaerlan
Comment for suggested sell price.

[Senzelian]

It'd be easier to name all the bad SSDs than to name all the good ones. There are basically no bad SSDs right now.

If you use the SSD only for your OS and some lighter programs, then you can get away with basically any Sata SSD.

 

I will simply list you a few SSDs that are commonly used and perform well for their price in no particular order.

 

• WD Green
• WD Blue
• SanDisk Plus
• SanDisk Ultra
• Adata SP 550
• Samsung 850 Evo
• Samsung 860 Evo
• Crucial MX 500
• Crucial MX 300
• Toshiba Q300
• OCZ ACR 100
   

Usually I will recommend the Crucial drives the most as they often are very low priced. The Samsungs perform the best, but are also the most expensive and the performance difference isn't necessarily worth it.

 

[xhgaerlan]

6 minutes ago, Pangea2017 said:

Are you a thermal take fan?

the cpu cooler should be upgraded to something adequate for a i7 8700k

 

I did actually forget to mention I was thinking about upgrading to a radiator because I know that the TT Gravity i2 is a very cheap (dare I say budget) CPU cooler.