what build should i get?

[YourNewPalAlex]

should i get this build

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($347.00 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master -     MasterLiquid Lite 240 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
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: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card  ($595.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Deepcool - DUKASE WHV2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1359.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-04 11:23 EDT-0400

 

or this build

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Htp9Cb
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Htp9Cb/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: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.79 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ROG STRIX Video Card  ($595.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Deepcool - DUKASE WHV2 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($36.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer - XG270HU 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor  ($358.50 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Total: $1495.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-06-04 11:26 EDT-0400

 

 

 

differences: one has monitor but i5-8400, other has i7-8700K with an aio BUT im gonna have to play on my old 720p tv.

 

 

[Sreno1]

If you're getting a K series processor than you need a z series motherboard. Z270 I believe for Coffee Lake. 8gb or 12gb ram is enough for gaming atm. That AIO is of questionable quality, get a good air cooler from Noctua or Be Quiet for about the same price. You need to get an SSD in this build, you put your operating system on the SSD to make everything feel snappier. You can also opt to put games on the SSD if you have space, this will make those games load faster.

 

I would say don't get the 8700k, its unnecessary for gaming and you can save a good bit of money. (seems you already realize you don't need an aftermarket cooler with the 8400, although you could to solve noise).

[YourNewPalAlex]

13 hours ago, Sreno1 said:

If you're getting a K series processor than you need a z series motherboard. Z270 I believe for Coffee Lake. 8gb or 12gb ram is enough for gaming atm. That AIO is of questionable quality, get a good air cooler from Noctua or Be Quiet for about the same price. You need to get an SSD in this build, you put your operating system on the SSD to make everything feel snappier. You can also opt to put games on the SSD if you have space, this will make those games load faster.

 

I would say don't get the 8700k, its unnecessary for gaming and you can save a good bit of money. (seems you already realize you don't need an aftermarket cooler with the 8400, although you could to solve noise).

man where were you whhen i asked about ram, everyone stabbed me with "Get 16GB of RAM, 8 Is not enough"

Also i have an sss i forgot to say that in the build. And the aio may be questionable, but i put it just for looks. Id probably go with an air cooler like u said. 

[IAnthonyFX]

are you in a need of a pc now? if not -you can wait- wait for deals you can see 8700k going for 280 usd, ram going for 130 usd etc etc

[YourNewPalAlex]

1 hour ago, IAnthonyFX said:

are you in a need of a pc now? if not -you can wait- wait for deals you can see 8700k going for 280 usd, ram going for 130 usd etc etc

no i can wait.

[Sreno1]

11 hours ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

man where were you whhen i asked about ram, everyone stabbed me with "Get 16GB of RAM, 8 Is not enough"

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People who think more RAM correlates to better performance are showing their undeveloped knowledge regarding computers.

 

I will admit 8GB is getting outdated in a few games, but 12GB surely covers everything you would be playing right now.

[YourNewPalAlex]

8 hours ago, Sreno1 said:

People who think more RAM correlates to better performance are showing their undeveloped knowledge regarding computers.

 

I will admit 8GB is getting outdated in a few games, but 12GB surely covers everything you would be playing right now.

im pretty sure theres no difference if u have 8 or 12 if thr game uses 4 and the system uses 2 but oks. Also what build sould i go for? the i7-8700K with the z370 mobo and my old 720p tv or the i5-8400 with a 1440P 144hz panel?

[Sreno1]

1 minute ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

im pretty sure theres no difference if u have 8 or 12 if thr game uses 4 and the system uses 2 but oks. Also what build sould i go for? the i7-8700K with the z370 mobo and my old 720p tv or the i5-8400 with a 1440P 144hz panel?

Some games use over 8GB of RAM. Not even a question, 8400 with 1440p panel.