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23 minutes ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

wait what its cheaper? tf it wasnt cheaper a day ago!!

On PCPP armor is cheapest at $750 and the amp is at $785 along with the others.

20 minutes ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

also i dont care how loud it is, i just dont want it fucking not working in a year or so bcuz of heat issues. (that happend to my laptops dedicated gpu :I)

If you run the armor at max fan speeds it should be OK at stock, which will be like 1800 mhz in games. You might lose out on 5-10% extra FPS you could get with ocing on a better cooler.

 

The difference is only $35 compared to a $750 card though.... A drop in the bucket if you ask me.

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Ram is way expensive, you sound like you can get a great deal on it. That’s definitely an important factor.

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2 minutes ago, Pip313 said:

Ram is way expensive, you sound like you can get a great deal on it. That’s definitely an important factor.

okay i think i settled for a build... this is it. If you think you can make it better you have 50$ to spend. You can convert it into an amd build, do whatever just make it better for 50$. Ok? 

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P3Jh3b
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P3Jh3b/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($178.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B360M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($55.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.90 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB ARMOR Video Card  ($754.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($51.75 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1265.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-01 19:35 EDT-0400

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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P3Jh3b
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P3Jh3b/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8400 2.8GHz 6-Core Processor  ($178.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI - B360M PRO-VD Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($55.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.90 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB ARMOR Video Card  ($754.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cougar - MX330 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($24.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($51.75 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1265.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-01 19:35 EDT-0400

 

You have 50$ to improve it. Or just make a 1315$ build. Intentions: most gaming performance! The higher the fps, the better!

 

NOTE:I HAVE AN SSD!

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NO ssd ? GET A SSD

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SSD!

Main PC:

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X • Noctua NH-D15 • MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk • 2x8GB G.skill Trident Z Neo 3600MHz CL16 • MSI VENTUS 3X GeForce RTX 3070 OC • Samsung 970 Evo 1TB • Samsung 860 Evo 1TB • Cosair iCUE 465X RGB • Corsair RMx 750W (White)

 

Peripherals/Other:

ASUS VG27AQ • G PRO K/DA • G502 Hero K/DA • G733 K/DA • G840 K/DA • Oculus Quest 2 • Nintendo Switch (Rev. 2)

 

Laptop (Dell XPS 13):

Intel Core i7-1195G7 • Intel Iris Xe Graphics • 16GB LPDDR4x 4267MHz • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD • 13.4" OLED 3.5K InfinityEdge Display (3456x2160, 400nit, touch). 

 

Got any questions about my system or peripherals? Feel free to tag me (@bellabichon) and I'll be happy to give you my two cents. 

 

PSA: Posting a PCPartPicker list with no explanation isn't helpful for first-time builders :)

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Just now, Swealteek said:

NO ssd ? GET A SSD

shit forgot to say i already have 1 lol

 

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1 hour ago, bellabichon said:

SSD!

Also, this is a very strange build. 8400 non-K, with a 1080ti, a 55 dollar motherboard, and a 25 dollar case? Like, what?

Main PC:

AMD Ryzen 7 5800X • Noctua NH-D15 • MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk • 2x8GB G.skill Trident Z Neo 3600MHz CL16 • MSI VENTUS 3X GeForce RTX 3070 OC • Samsung 970 Evo 1TB • Samsung 860 Evo 1TB • Cosair iCUE 465X RGB • Corsair RMx 750W (White)

 

Peripherals/Other:

ASUS VG27AQ • G PRO K/DA • G502 Hero K/DA • G733 K/DA • G840 K/DA • Oculus Quest 2 • Nintendo Switch (Rev. 2)

 

Laptop (Dell XPS 13):

Intel Core i7-1195G7 • Intel Iris Xe Graphics • 16GB LPDDR4x 4267MHz • 512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD • 13.4" OLED 3.5K InfinityEdge Display (3456x2160, 400nit, touch). 

 

Got any questions about my system or peripherals? Feel free to tag me (@bellabichon) and I'll be happy to give you my two cents. 

 

PSA: Posting a PCPartPicker list with no explanation isn't helpful for first-time builders :)

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Just now, bellabichon said:

Also, this is a very strange build. 8400 non-K, with a 1080ti, a 55 dollar motherboard, and a 25 dollar case? Like, what?

lol yeah xD 

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Also, this is a very strange build. 8400 non-K, with a 1080ti, a 55 dollar motherboard, and a 25 dollar case? Like, what?

cutting the most i can so i sqeeze in a 1080 ti and 16 gb of ram and a pretty good cpu. Also the case even if its 25$, its not bad trust me.

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$178 for a 8400 from outletpc vs $220 for a 8600 from Newegg a place you’re also buying from

 

theres your ~$50 upgrade 

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PLEASE get a different 1080 ti. The Armor literally has a 1070 cooler on it that CANNOT handle it. The only good thing is the PCB.

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4 minutes ago, Pip313 said:

$178 for a 8400 from outletpc vs $220 for a 8600 from Newegg a place you’re also buying from

 

theres your ~$50 upgrade 

damn the turbo on the i5-8600 is 4.3Ghz DAMN!

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5 minutes ago, DocSwag said:

PLEASE get a different 1080 ti. The Armor literally has a 1070 cooler on it that CANNOT handle it. The only good thing is the PCB.

but its 20 dollars cheaper xD

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Don't get a MSI MOBO. There is a reason why they are that cheap. I had to take back every single one I ever sold. 

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2 minutes ago, Paddo said:

Don't get a MSI MOBO. There is a reason why they are that cheap. I had to take back every single one I ever sold. 

asrock? is that gud?

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2 minutes ago, Paddo said:

Don't get a MSI MOBO. There is a reason why they are that cheap. I had to take back every single one I ever sold. 


I have no problems with my X470 Gaming Pro. It was and is one of the most affordable X470 boards, comes with decent VRM, BIOS, all there. MSI improved a lot.

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1 minute ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

asrock? is that gud?

I like Gigabyte the most. But Asrock is fine too.

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1 minute ago, Motifator said:


I have no problems with my X470 Gaming Pro. It was and is one of the most affordable X470 boards, comes with decent VRM, BIOS, all there. MSI improved a lot.

what the f*ck is going on. Do i go with msi or no??

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5 minutes ago, Motifator said:


MSI improved a lot.

Maybe. I haven't sold MSI in about 2 Years. I don't trust them anymore. Also I had to repair many Laptops from MSI and they suck soooo bad and the graphicscard have bad cooling...

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15 minutes ago, DocSwag said:

PLEASE get a different 1080 ti. The Armor literally has a 1070 cooler on it that CANNOT handle it. The only good thing is the PCB.

how about a zotac amp?

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15 minutes ago, DocSwag said:

PLEASE get a different 1080 ti. The Armor literally has a 1070 cooler on it that CANNOT handle it. The only good thing is the PCB.

i can either get an armor 1080 ti with an i5-8600 or an amp 1080 ti with an i5-8400. Which do i go for?

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There is absolutely nothing wrong with the board I have here. VRM cooling is well there, it has a PCI-E slot uses metal for holding up the GPU and so on. What you sell isn't my business, but stop spreading misinformation. To wipe off a company as a whole just because some of their past products ended up bad on you doesn't make sense.

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13 minutes ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

but its 20 dollars cheaper xD

The cooler is absolute trash tho. The only thing it's good for is if you want to water cool it with something else.

 

https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/2927-msi-1080ti-armor-review-high-temps?showall=1

3 minutes ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

how about a zotac amp?

That would be much better.

2 minutes ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

i can either get an armor 1080 ti with an i5-8600 or an amp 1080 ti with an i5-8400. Which do i go for?

Can't you spend your $50 on the 1080 ti? If I had to choose it would be the 8400 + AMP, no doubt.

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Laptop (I use it for school):

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And if you're curious (or a stalker) I have a Just Black Pixel 2 XL 64gb

 

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The cooler is absolute trash tho. The only thing it's good for is if you want to water cool it with something else.

 

https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/2927-msi-1080ti-armor-review-high-temps?showall=1

That would be much better.

Can't you spend your $50 on the 1080 ti? If I had to choose it would be the 8400 + AMP, no doubt.

fun fact i just saw nexuses vid xd. It uses the gaming x pcb which is cool but it does indeed have the 1070 cooler.

 

But if you had to choose between an armor (with i5-8600K) and an amp (i5-8600) what would you go for?

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