New PC Build (AU)

[Josh2002]

Hi,

 

I have decided to build a gaming PC that will be used for most AAA games at max or near max settings. I will be playing on a 144hz 1440p monitor as well.

 

I am mostly interested in an Intel build but I will consider a Ryzen build if it has similar performance to an Intel build. I also don't plan on streaming and will only be using one monitor.

 

In terms of peripherals I am only interested in buying a good 144hz 1440p gaming monitor that is not over the top expensive, if using a freesync monitor with Nvidia wont make performance worse then I will use a freesync monitor as they are normally cheaper.

 

The build I am currently thinking of building will include as much RGB as possible and include a i7-8700k and a GTX 1080 Ti. However, for the GPU I will be happy to wait till July or August if the 1180 will be out by then. I have chosen this build as it will be mostly future proof and will hopefully last me a long time. 

 

In terms of the GTX 1080 Ti I am deciding between Asus, EVGA and Gigabyte but still not sure which to choose.

 

Here is the build:

 

[PCPartPicker part list](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/X3s2xG) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/X3s2xG/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/sxDzK8/intel-core-i7-8700k-37ghz-6-core-processor-bx80684i78700k) | $973.00 
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair - H150i PRO 47.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/brVD4D/corsair-h150i-pro-473-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060031-ww) | $217.00 @ Shopping Express 
**Motherboard** | [Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/8sRFf7/asus-rog-strix-z370-e-gaming-atx-lga1151-motherboard-strix-z370-e-gaming) | $0.00 
**Memory** | [G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/qjM323/gskill-trident-z-rgb-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr3-3000-memory-f4-3000c16d-16gtzr) | $0.00 
**Storage** | [Kingston - A400 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/WGZ2FT/kingston-a400-480gb-25-solid-state-drive-sa400s37480g) | $132.00 @ Shopping Express 
**Storage** | [Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/CbL7YJ/seagate-barracuda-2tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm006) | $72.00 @ Shopping Express 
**Video Card** | [Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/Yr8H99/asus-geforce-gtx-1080-ti-11gb-video-card-strix-gtx1080ti-11g-gaming) | $1279.00 @ PLE Computers 
**Case** | [Corsair - Crystal 570X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/wLdFf7/corsair-cc-9011098-ww-atx-mid-tower-case-cc-9011098-ww) | $228.00 @ Centre Com 
**Power Supply** | [Corsair - CXM 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/CVkD4D/corsair-power-supply-cx750m) | $119.00 @ Centre Com 
**Case Fan** | [Corsair - LL120RGB LED (Three Fans With Lighting Node PRO) 43.2 CFM  120mm Fans](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/8KFXsY/corsair-ll120rgb-led-three-fans-with-lighting-node-pro-432-cfm-120mm-fans-co-9050072-ww) | $128.14 @ AX86 Gaming Systems 
**Case Fan** | [Corsair - LL120RGB LED (Three Fans With Lighting Node PRO) 43.2 CFM  120mm Fans](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/8KFXsY/corsair-ll120rgb-led-three-fans-with-lighting-node-pro-432-cfm-120mm-fans-co-9050072-ww) | $128.14 @ AX86 Gaming Systems 
**Keyboard** | [Corsair - K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Wired Gaming Keyboard](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/KW4NnQ/corsair-keyboard-ch9101014na) | Purchased For $0.00 
**Mouse** | [Logitech - G502 Proteus Spectrum Wired Optical Mouse](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/product/kJM323/logitech-mouse-910004615) | Purchased For $0.00 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$3276.28**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2018-06-14 17:35 AEST+1000 |

 

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/X3s2xG

 

The reason why the CPU, RAM and Mobo are priced how they are is because I will be purchasing the combo deal from Newegg which is much cheaper than buying each part separately.

 

Here is the deal:

 

https://www.newegg.com/global/au/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.3824773

 

Also if someone would be able to build me a high end Ryzen machine with the 1080 Ti. The budget is between $3000 and $3500 AUD.

 

Thanks for the help

 

Edited June 14, 2018 by Josh2002

[williamcll]

For GPU I would prefer asus

[Jurrunio]

Kingston A400 is a DRAM-less SSD, which means it's slow. Get the 500GB Crucial MX500

[Josh2002]

15 minutes ago, williamcll said:

For GPU I would prefer asus

Ok I'll go with that, do you think it's worth waiting for the 1180? Also what monitor would you suggest(1440p 144hz).

 

Thanks

[Josh2002]

13 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

Kingston A400 is a DRAM-less SSD, which means it's slow. Get the 500GB Crucial MX500

Ok, I'll do that, otherwise is the build good? Would you suggest waiting for the 1180 and what monitor would you suggest?

 

Thanks

[Jurrunio]

10 minutes ago, Josh2002 said:

Ok, I'll do that, otherwise is the build good? Would you suggest waiting for the 1180 and what monitor would you suggest?

 

Thanks

I wouldnt suggest waiting for 1180 because it seems to be very expensive. Even if it isnt, it's certainly going to be rare.

 

Asus MG279Q then.

 

Also, use the ML120 fan rather than LL120, the LL120 doesnt have quite enough static pressure to perform well as intake fans or radiator fans.

[Josh2002]

Ok I'll stick with the 1080 Ti,

 

that monitor is quite expensive, I was looking at something like the MSI Optix, I know it has free sync but it also a bit cheaper, would it be good to get this monitor or is the Asus one better?

 

https://www.centrecom.com.au/msi-optix-mag27c2q-27-fhd-144hz-25601440-freesync-curved-gaming-monitor

 

 

Thanks

[williamcll]

10 hours ago, Josh2002 said:

Ok I'll stick with the 1080 Ti,

 

that monitor is quite expensive, I was looking at something like the MSI Optix, I know it has free sync but it also a bit cheaper, would it be good to get this monitor or is the Asus one better?

 

https://www.centrecom.com.au/msi-optix-mag27c2q-27-fhd-144hz-25601440-freesync-curved-gaming-monitor

 

 

Thanks

honestly I'm not sure if most games can even push 144Hz @1440p , maybe try something cheaper like a 120Hz or 100Hz

[Josh2002]

14 hours ago, williamcll said:

honestly I'm not sure if most games can even push 144Hz @1440p , maybe try something cheaper like a 120Hz or 100Hz

Do you have any suggestions for monitors that are lower than 144hz? I've only been able to find monitors at 60hz 1440p or 144hz 1440p. Also, in terms of response time, is there a notable or visable difference between 5ms and 1ms.

 

Thanks