Thoughts on Build?

[r2724r16]

So I'm thinking of building a new PC, here's the part list I've came up with: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/XXNLpG

 

I already have 16GB of RAM, a 1TB WD Blue HDD, and a GTX 970 that I can move to this PC. 

 

My build will be used for a little bit of everything including schoolwork, productivity, and light 1080p gaming.

 

I haven't added a case to my part list because I want some recommendations from you guys. I also don't want to buy an AIO liquid cooler because my past experiences with them haven't been great. I also want to overclock my CPU a bit so I've went with an 8600K and an EVGA Z370 FTW motherboard, as well as a decent CPU cooler. I want my build to be quiet, which is why I went with the DR4 cooler. 

 

My budget for everything excluding the RAM, HDD, and GPU is $800 CAD.

 

So what are your thoughts on this build? Is there anything you think I should change? Thanks in advance.

[m0n4rchy]

2 minutes ago, r2724r16 said:

So I'm thinking of building a new PC, here's the part list I've came up with: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/XXNLpG

 

I already have 16GB of RAM, a 1TB WD Blue HDD, and a GTX 970 that I can move to this PC. 

 

My build will be used for a little bit of everything including schoolwork, productivity, and light 1080p gaming.

 

I haven't added a case to my part list because I want some recommendations from you guys. I also don't want to buy an AIO liquid cooler because my past experiences with them haven't been great. I also want to overclock my CPU a bit so I've went with an 8600K and an EVGA Z370 FTW motherboard, as well as a decent CPU cooler. I want my build to be quiet, which is why I went with the DR4 cooler. 

 

My budget for everything excluding the RAM, HDD, and GPU is $800 CAD.

 

So what are your thoughts on this build? Is there anything you think I should change? Thanks in advance.

I like this build. It would definitely be enough for 1080P gaming, and maybe even a little bit of 1440P, at some lower settings.

[Starelementpoke]

Seems fine. You could go with a Ryzen to be more cost effective, but looks fine. 

[the_Kingcake57]

For what you do I think it's a good build nice work

[r2724r16]

13 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Seems fine. You could go with a Ryzen to be more cost effective, but looks fine. 

Any recommendations for the case?

[m0n4rchy]

Just now, r2724r16 said:

Any recommendations for the case?

If it looks nice, and has all the features you want, at a price you're comfortable with, go for it. Only advice I'll give you? Unless you're trying to make an RGB monstrosity, don't spend more than $100 on the case.

[r2724r16]

Just now, m0n4rchy said:

If it looks nice, and has all the features you want, at a price you're comfortable with, go for it. Only advice I'll give you? Unless you're trying to make an RGB monstrosity, don't spend more than $100 on the case.

I really don't care about how the build looks too much (it shouldn't look ugly though). I want my case to be quiet and have good airflow. 

[m0n4rchy]

Just now, r2724r16 said:

I really don't care about how the build looks too much (it shouldn't look ugly though). I want my case to be quiet and have good airflow. 

Yeah, just look for cheap cases that have what you're looking for. You can find good-looking cases for as little as $40, and ones that are very quiet with great airflow for the same price, if not, only slightly more.

[dizmo]

Looks good. I'd suggest waiting for Black Friday though, it's only 7 or 8 weeks away and you can either save a significant amount of money, or get significantly better parts for the same budget.

 

29 minutes ago, m0n4rchy said:

I like this build. It would definitely be enough for 1080P gaming, and maybe even a little bit of 1440P, at some lower settings.

Eh, the 970 won't handle 1440p that nicely.

11 minutes ago, m0n4rchy said:

If it looks nice, and has all the features you want, at a price you're comfortable with, go for it. Only advice I'll give you? Unless you're trying to make an RGB monstrosity, don't spend more than $100 on the case.

RGB isn't the only thing that makes $100+ cases more desirable...

[m0n4rchy]

Just now, dizmo said:

Looks good. I'd suggest waiting for Black Friday though, it's only 7 or 8 weeks away and you can either save a significant amount of money, or get significantly better parts for the same budget.

 

Eh, the 970 won't handle 1440p that nicely.

RGB isn't the only thing that makes $100+ cases more desirable...

Yeah, it won't handle 1440P very well, I just said it's capable of it.

And yeah, RGB isn't the only thing, that was just a joke. There are plenty of reasons a case worth $100 or more is desirable.

 

And yes, Black Friday will bring some GREAT savings.

[r2724r16]

2 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Looks good. I'd suggest waiting for Black Friday though, it's only 7 or 8 weeks away and you can either save a significant amount of money, or get significantly better parts for the same budget.

I've already waited a long time, and I can't wait any longer (not because I'm not patient but because I NEED the PC soon)

 

BTW, what do you recommend for a case that costs under $54 CAD

[dizmo]

1 minute ago, r2724r16 said:

I've already waited a long time, and I can't wait any longer (not because I'm not patient but because I NEED the PC soon)

 

BTW, what do you recommend for a case that costs under $54 CAD

I wouldn't, I'd at least save up a little more to get something half decent.