First-Time Builder - Gaming PC

[Matthew_Cash]

Hello,

I am looking to build my first gaming PC.I have created a list of parts that I think would be best. I am looking for feedback for incompatibilities and suggestions.

 

LIST: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dzQ4sZ

 

I plan to use this PC for gaming and virtualization. I always have many programs open including a game, Discord, Spotify, Outlook, YouTube, and many internet tabs. I plan to use this PC for running VMs which is why I chose the 8 core CPU over a higher clocked 4 or 6 core. My budget is roughly the amount of the current list.

 

I do have some questions:

1. Is there anything special about the windows being OEM? Will I get extra bloatware or reduced features as apposed to a code from Microsoft?

2. Is this cooler compatible with the CPU and motherboard? The list thinks not.

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

the wraith prism performs as good as the 212 so skip that and the thermal paste. get an MX500 and 3000mhz ram kit instead.

[Qwright10]

In my opinion, it'd be better to go with the i7-8700K. My MacBook Pro has a dual-core i5-7360U and it still runs VM's well. What monitor are you using because the 1080 might be slightly overkill. I have an Asus Rog Strix 1070ti A8G and it runs games at 2560x1440 at a very playable framerate.

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 2700X 3.7GHz 8-Core Processor  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - X370 KILLER SLI/ac ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($123.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($72.27 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card  ($554.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - Carbide Series 275R (Black w/Tempered Glass) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($83.98 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($94.89 @ OutletPC) no reduced features.
Total: $1549.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-05-17 22:49 EDT-0400

[AskTJ]

Looks good. Get faster ram though.