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fish212
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Hi,

 

I am looking to build a small but powerful gaming pc. But I need some help as it is a bit overwhelming. Since I haven't done this before I would like to make sure I pick the right parts so they fit (obviously) but also to make sure the system is cool enough under load.

 

The system needs to have a I7-8700 (k or non-k) and a gtx 1080 (preferably full size)

 

Ideally, I would love it if the system also has room for at least one 3,5" drive so I can use it as a media server as well. For running the OS, I already have an M.2 SSD but if I need to swap this for a normal SSD that would not be a breaking point.

 

I would like to have the smallest possible set up for this and off course would like it to be as quiet as possible. 

 

Purely aesthetically I do not care for (or even like) windowed cases or RGB lighting. Although a window is not a breaking point if the case is really good.

 

My budget for the system, incl. GPU and CPU is around 1800 - 2000 dollar.

 

I live in Europe, so popular components from larger global brands are preferred for availability.

 

Thank you!

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4 minutes ago, fish212 said:

Hi,

 

I am looking to build a small but powerful gaming pc. But I need some help as it is a bit overwhelming. Since I haven't done this before I would like to make sure I pick the right parts so they fit (obviously) but also to make sure the system is cool enough under load.

 

The system needs to have a I7-8700 (k or non-k) and a gtx 1080 (preferably full size)

 

Ideally, I would love it if the system also has room for at least one 3,5" drive so I can use it as a media server as well. For running the OS, I already have an M.2 SSD but if I need to swap this for a normal SSD that would not be a breaking point.

 

I would like to have the smallest possible set up for this and off course would like it to be as quiet as possible. 

 

Purely aesthetically I do not care for (or even like) windowed cases or RGB lighting. Although a window is not a breaking point if the case is really good. I prefer low profiel "server style" cases over tower cases. But again not a breaking point.

 

My budget for the system, incl. GPU and CPU is around 1800 - 2000 dollar.

 

I live in Europe, so popular components from larger global brands are preferred for availability.

 

Thank you!

 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($345.99 @ Walmart) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card  ($504.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake - Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case  ($59.93 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1408.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-15 05:03 EDT-0400

 

Here Is a quick list I put together. I left a little bit of room for some mark ups in Europe or possibly not all the same sellers, as well as to add another SSD or something if you like. You can also change out the case to something else if you prefer, or even upgrade to a 1080 Ti

My Build, v2.1 --- CPU: i7-8700K @ 5.2GHz/1.288v || MoBo: Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E Gaming || RAM: 4x4GB G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 2666 14-14-14-33 || Cooler: Custom Loop || GPU: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC Black, on water || PSU: EVGA G2 850W || Case: Corsair 450D || SSD: 850 Evo 250GB, Intel 660p 2TB || Storage: WD Blue 2TB || G502 & Glorious PCGR Fully Custom 80% Keyboard || MX34VQ, PG278Q, PB278Q

Audio --- Headphones: Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX || Amp: Schiit Audio Magni 3 || DAC: Schiit Audio Modi 3 || Mic: Blue Yeti

 

[Under Construction]

 

My Truck --- 2002 F-350 7.3 Powerstroke || 6-speed

My Car --- 2006 Mustang GT || 5-speed || BBK LTs, O/R X, MBRP Cat-back || BBK Lowering Springs, LCAs || 2007 GT500 wheels w/ 245s/285s

 

The Experiment --- CPU: i5-3570K @ 4.0 GHz || MoBo: Asus P8Z77-V LK || RAM: 16GB Corsair 1600 4x4 || Cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo || GPUs: Asus GTX 750 Ti, || PSU: Corsair TX750M Gold || Case: Thermaltake Core G21 TG || SSD: 840 Pro 128GB || HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB

 

R.I.P. Asus X99-A motherboard, April 2016 - October 2018, may you rest in peace. 5820K, if I ever buy you a new board, it'll be a good one.

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Here is a list directly from pcpartpicker EU. I added a GTX 1080 Ti and a slightly different case, and there is still room to add another SSD/HDD and some other goodies if you prefer

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  (£303.99 @ Amazon UK) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (£103.99 @ Aria PC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£99.95 @ Amazon UK) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (£139.15 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£52.19 @ Aria PC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB OC BLACK Video Card  (£629.99 @ Amazon UK) 
Case: Fractal Design - Define Mini C MicroATX Mid Tower Case  (£68.90 @ More Computers) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 (EU) 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£85.47 @ Amazon UK) 
Total: £1483.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-15 10:10 BST+0100

My Build, v2.1 --- CPU: i7-8700K @ 5.2GHz/1.288v || MoBo: Asus ROG STRIX Z390-E Gaming || RAM: 4x4GB G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 2666 14-14-14-33 || Cooler: Custom Loop || GPU: EVGA GTX 1080 Ti SC Black, on water || PSU: EVGA G2 850W || Case: Corsair 450D || SSD: 850 Evo 250GB, Intel 660p 2TB || Storage: WD Blue 2TB || G502 & Glorious PCGR Fully Custom 80% Keyboard || MX34VQ, PG278Q, PB278Q

Audio --- Headphones: Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX || Amp: Schiit Audio Magni 3 || DAC: Schiit Audio Modi 3 || Mic: Blue Yeti

 

[Under Construction]

 

My Truck --- 2002 F-350 7.3 Powerstroke || 6-speed

My Car --- 2006 Mustang GT || 5-speed || BBK LTs, O/R X, MBRP Cat-back || BBK Lowering Springs, LCAs || 2007 GT500 wheels w/ 245s/285s

 

The Experiment --- CPU: i5-3570K @ 4.0 GHz || MoBo: Asus P8Z77-V LK || RAM: 16GB Corsair 1600 4x4 || Cooler: CM Hyper 212 Evo || GPUs: Asus GTX 750 Ti, || PSU: Corsair TX750M Gold || Case: Thermaltake Core G21 TG || SSD: 840 Pro 128GB || HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB

 

R.I.P. Asus X99-A motherboard, April 2016 - October 2018, may you rest in peace. 5820K, if I ever buy you a new board, it'll be a good one.

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