Build or buy ?

[Sithlord40]

Hi guys,

 

I'm looking to build/ buy my 1st ever gaming PC .

 

I would like a system built around and compatible with a 1080ti graphics card and intel i7 8700k.

 

After doing alot of research I'm leaning more towards a pre built pc because of the rise in prices for parts nowadays.

 

Here's a list of parts I've looked out what do yous think? 

When looking at pre built pcs any advice would be appreciated I was looking at the msi infinate x which on Amazon it's actually out if stock at the mo. But it retails for around 1900-2000 £ 

 If you guys could give me any advice or tips as to build or buy it would be greatly appreciated 

[D13H4RD]

One thing you want to check with prebuilts is upgradability.

 

Some prebuilts tend to use components which aren't as readily available. I can't say for sure exactly what the MSI is using but definitely ensure that there's an upgrade path.

 

Also make sure that the PSU is of a good quality.

 

Speaking of that, what sort of PSU are you putting in your PC?

[Fasauceome]

I see no power supply, but I do see two water coolers.

 

Use https://pcpartpicker.com/ to make your build and share the permalink with us here.

[brob]

There is little point in getting an i7-8700K. I'd suggest going with an i7-8700 instead. It's performance is quite close to a stock i7-8700K.

 

You might as well get the new RTX 2080. It's performance is a touch better than the GTX 1080 Ti and it includes new vector technology that may start to be used in new game releases.

 

I've included compatible RGB components and a case with excellent airflow.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  (£278.18 @ PC World Business) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  (£34.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - H370 AORUS Gaming 3 WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£126.47 @ More Computers) 
Memory: Patriot - Viper RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (£160.91 @ More Computers) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  (£77.99 @ Aria PC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£52.79 @ Aria PC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 8GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card  (£779.88 @ Ebuyer) 
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C TG ATX Mid Tower Case  (£89.99 @ Amazon UK) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£85.47 @ Amazon UK) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit  (£99.98 @ Ebuyer) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master - CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  (£39.99 @ Amazon UK) 
Total: £1826.64
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-26 06:54 BST+0100

 

[voiha]

What kind of PSU is in the case as there are ton of threads on this forum and others of people complaining after they upgrade their GPU or some other component the PSU dies out. Companies tend to put the bare minimum PSU in there to cut the price.     ~ and charge your phone, you're giving me the spooky

[voiha]

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[Sithlord40]

47 minutes ago, brob said:

There is little point in getting an i7-8700K. I'd suggest going with an i7-8700 instead. It's performance is quite close to a stock i7-8700K.

 

You might as well get the new RTX 2080. It's performance is a touch better than the GTX 1080 Ti and it includes new vector technology that may start to be used in new game releases.

 

I've included compatible RGB components and a case with excellent airflow.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  (£278.18 @ PC World Business) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  (£34.99 @ Overclockers.co.uk) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - H370 AORUS Gaming 3 WIFI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£126.47 @ More Computers) 
Memory: Patriot - Viper RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (£160.91 @ More Computers) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  (£77.99 @ Aria PC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£52.79 @ Aria PC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce RTX 2080 8GB WINDFORCE OC Video Card  (£779.88 @ Ebuyer) 
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C TG ATX Mid Tower Case  (£89.99 @ Amazon UK) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£85.47 @ Amazon UK) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit  (£99.98 @ Ebuyer) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master - CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  (£39.99 @ Amazon UK) 
Total: £1826.64
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-26 06:54 BST+0100

 

Hey bro,  thanks for the reply I'll deffo look I to that list for sure it sounds a lot better,  ty man 

[SHROUD]

1 hour ago, Sithlord40 said:

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Build something like this ND save a few bucks.....

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  (£303.99 @ Amazon UK) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock Pro 4 50.5 CFM CPU Cooler  (£69.93 @ CCL Computers) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Taichi ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  (£197.99 @ Amazon UK) 
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  (£111.80 @ Amazon UK) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  (£77.99 @ Aria PC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (£52.79 @ Aria PC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB iCX GAMING Video Card  (£539.77 @ Amazon UK) 
Case: NZXT - H500 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  (£69.98 @ Amazon UK) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (£85.47 @ Amazon UK) 
Total: £1509.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-26 07:42 BST+0100

[Sithlord40]

Great specs also thank you bro