Suggestions For My First Build

[TheOneLasagna]

I've spent the past 2 months selecting/researching all of the parts for my first build, so here it is: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/TheOneLasagna/saved/GLbXP6

 

I feel like I am overpaying for this compared to other equivalent builds, so any suggestions and comments on new/better parts would be appreciated.

[EarthWormJM2]

I wouldn't say you are over paying. But I think you could save about 40-50 on a different motherboard, and maybe a few bucks on a different PSU and keyboard. Otherwise, I think you have a very solid build. 

 

(obviously it will cost a bit more, but you may want to look into the 8600k, that way you have the ability to overclock your CPU, especially if you are getting a z370 board. Otherwise get a H370, B360, H310 board for cheaper)

[TheGlenlivet]

11 minutes ago, TheOneLasagna said:

I've spent the past 2 months selecting/researching all of the parts for my first build, so here it is: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/TheOneLasagna/saved/GLbXP6

 

I feel like I am overpaying for this compared to other equivalent builds, so any suggestions and comments on new/better parts would be appreciated.

 

1 minute ago, EarthWormJM2 said:

But I think you could save about 40-50 on a different motherboard, and maybe a few bucks on a different PSU and keyboard.

Agreed.  You could go with a lower end cooler too since you can't OC that CPU.

[jiyeon]

I suggest highly suggest changing your cooler, it's overkill for a locked CPU. I recommend the Arctic Freezer 33 eSports One, it's a great budget option and cools well.

 

If you want to go even further down the line, something like a Cryorig C7 would still do the job just as well.

[TheOneLasagna]

4 hours ago, TheGlenlivet said:

 

Agreed.  You could go with a lower end cooler too since you can't OC that CPU.

 

4 hours ago, seoz said:

I suggest highly suggest changing your cooler, it's overkill for a locked CPU. I recommend the Arctic Freezer 33 eSports One, it's a great budget option and cools well.

 

If you want to go even further down the line, something like a Cryorig C7 would still do the job just as well.

 

4 hours ago, EarthWormJM2 said:

I wouldn't say you are over paying. But I think you could save about 40-50 on a different motherboard, and maybe a few bucks on a different PSU and keyboard. Otherwise, I think you have a very solid build. 

 

(obviously it will cost a bit more, but you may want to look into the 8600k, that way you have the ability to overclock your CPU, especially if you are getting a z370 board. Otherwise get a H370, B360, H310 board for cheaper)

Okay thanks for the suggestions, does anyone have any more suggestions for a good 300-series chipset board?(I’m gonna stick with the i5 8400)

[jiyeon]

11 minutes ago, TheOneLasagna said:

Okay thanks for the suggestions, does anyone have any more suggestions for a good 300-series chipset board?(I’m gonna stick with the i5 8400)

Asus B360 boards are solid choices.