First Time Gaming PC Build

[cadefoster45]

Hey everyone,

 

I recently got into PC gaming, and I have finally made the decision to build a gaming PC.  I plan on using this only for gaming, no streaming, as well for some schoolwork since I am a college student.  I would like to build a computer that can run 1440p 144hz.  I just so happen to have a monitor for this, and I can't help but want to get the most out of it  .  I am trying not to spend over $2000 USD on this: I don't have much money, and I am hoping to buy some of the parts over time with the little income that I have.  The less money I have to spend, the better. I've done a little bit of research, and I came up with this list of parts and I was wondering if I could get some feedback on what I have so far. I am not worried about mouse and keyboard right now, and I plan on running Windows 10.

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mnMtNQ

 

Is there anywhere that I need to spend a little bit more money? Anywhere I could cut a little bit down on the cost? Recommendations on different parts?  Any help would be appreciated.

 

Thanks!

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[bleedblue]

Plenty of used 1080's and 1080Ti's on the used market right now from people upgrading to the new RTX cards if you're open to that.

Also no one should buy Kaby Lake new.

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RncDmq
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/RncDmq/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($25.64 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Adorama) 
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING Video Card  ($719.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - Carbide Series 275R (White w/Tempered Glass) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($73.22 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($38.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1346.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

More savings by, again, buying a used GPU.

[Crunchy Dragon]

I wouldn't get a 7600K for 1440p 144Hz, you'd want at least a 7700K. Why go for something that outdated though? Kaby Lake is pretty old by now.

[Herman Mcpootis]

30 minutes ago, cadefoster45 said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mnMtNQ

get this instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright - Le Grand Macho RT 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: EVGA - Z370 FTW ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($129.98 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team - Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($130.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX500 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($89.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G  Video Card  ($649.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair - Carbide Series 275R (White w/Tempered Glass) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($73.22 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($57.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1582.13
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-24 22:39 EDT-0400

[Streetguru]

31 minutes ago, cadefoster45 said:

hoping to buy some of the parts over time with the little income that I have. 

Horrible way to build a PC

What's your current actual budget?

[cadefoster45]

45 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

Horrible way to build a PC

What's your current actual budget?

About $1500

[Streetguru]

28 minutes ago, cadefoster45 said:

About $1500

Then there ya go, maybe buy the hard drive later if you need to make it under with taxes/shipping

 

doesn't matter that it's a free-sync display, G-sync is a waste of money.
 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/scqFYT
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/scqFYT/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($164.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU650 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Newegg Business)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card  ($429.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.60 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($63.62 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Nixeus - NX-EDG27 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor  ($432.08 @ Amazon)
Total: $1430.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-24 23:53 EDT-0400