New build gaming PC

[bakshizaki]

Hi guys,

I'm planning to build a gaming PC and I'm hoping I'll get some sweet deals on 4th of July. Can you please suggest me a few builds. Also some guidance about whether I should go for Intel or AMD cpu.

1. Budget and Location:

A: I have a budget of around 1600 USD, This budget is just for the tower. I can go a little more than that if I'm getting significant performance boost. Location: United States

 

2. Aim:

A: I want to play AAA titles on high/ultra. Apart from that I'll be planning on using the PC for coding (No deep learning/ ML ).

 

3. Monitor:

A: I already have a gaming monitor: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-gaming-monitor-s2716dg/apd/210-agjr/monitors-monitor-accessories got this one essentially for just $250 during Memorial day sale. It's 27" 144Hz 1440p Gsync monitor. I'm hoping to build something that can run all games near 144Hz.

 

4. Peripherals:

A: I got a $100 from Dell while purchasing the monitor so I'd like if I can buy some of the tower components from Dell. If not I'm planning to use that gift card to get a new mouse/headphones not that they need an upgrade. I have a good keyboard as well.

 

Other considerations:

I am aware that nVidia is probably releasing new GPU in August hence I wanted to buy an EVGA card so that I can use step up program to 1180 when it comes out. Your thoughts on this? I'm hoping I can squeeze in a 1080Ti in the budget.

 

I'll answer any questions if I get time during work or when I come back from work.

Thanks in advance.

[ZeouLs]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dGxYWD

 

1080Ti is half of your budget

[seon123]

This one assumes you'll use rebates, and that the prices don't change at all before your purchase.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($113.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card  ($759.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1579.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-02 08:06 EDT-0400

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($347.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: LEPA - AquaChanger 240 103.6 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.23 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: GeIL - SUPER LUCE RGB SYNC 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($155.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: ADATA - XPG SX8200 240GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($71.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Storage: Toshiba - Product Series:MG03ACA 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($504.98 @ Newegg Business) 
Case: Corsair - Carbide Series 275R (Black w/Tempered Glass) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G1+ 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ B&H) 
Total: $1500.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-02 08:12 EDT-0400

[Carbide X]

5 minutes ago, seon123 said:

This one assumes you'll use rebates, and that the prices don't change at all before your purchase.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($298.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 GAMING PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($113.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card  ($759.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT - H500 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1579.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-07-02 08:06 EDT-0400

Great build, but if you want to get a m.2 ssd, you could b360 mobo (since you cant overclock)

[seon123]

1 minute ago, Carbide X said:

Great build, but if you want to get a m.2 ssd, you could b360 mobo (since you cant overclock)

Getting an M.2 SSD would not really give any benefits. Except for saving one SATA cable, and possibly a power cable. With a B360 board you're stuck with the memory at maximum 2666MHz, which will hurt the performance by a few percent. The extra performance is greater than the price difference.