help Need input first custom PC.

[chickeneater123]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor	₹34300.00
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240R RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	₹8100.00
Motherboard	ASRock - Z370 Taichi ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	₹17900.00
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	₹11031.85 @ Amazon India
Storage	Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	₹6694.89 @ Amazon India
Storage	Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	₹5099.00 @ Amazon India
Power Supply	Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	₹9000.00
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	₹92125.74
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-30 21:21 IST+0530

This is the build I have chosen. now this is the first time i'm building a custom PC so would really appreciate any input.
I already have a Acer predator ( Gsync ) (1440p 144hz monitor).
I would basically just game and code using this build, anything under the sun, I play all sorts of games.
Here are my questions:

• Can I reduce cost somewhere while not compromising on quality?
• Can you suggest me cases for this build?

• Can i use a 120mm AIO if i don't plan to overclock my CPU now. (I'll upgrade if I need overclocking later).

• Suggest me what GPU should I buy or should I wait for sometime to buy a GPU (till release of 2070?) as all the good 1080's are out of stock here in India. Others are crazy expensive.

 

[Guest]

I would get a decent air cooler instead of that AIO. Something like a NH-D15. When it comes to the case, I would look into what Phanteks has to offer. They make some great cases with decent pricing. 

[jerikojeriko]

20 minutes ago, chickeneater123 said:

 

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Your list is fine. You can sub the AIO with a good air cooler if it makes it easier. For good cases, go with phanteks, fractal Design or nzxt. 

 

For gpu, it would depend on your area. As you said, your area has no more 1080s in stock. So either wait and get rtx or look around used marketplace for 1080 1080ti 1070ti. 

[vong]

27 minutes ago, chickeneater123 said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor	₹34300.00
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240R RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	₹8100.00
Motherboard	ASRock - Z370 Taichi ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	₹17900.00
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	₹11031.85 @ Amazon India
Storage	Samsung - 860 Evo 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	₹6694.89 @ Amazon India
Storage	Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	₹5099.00 @ Amazon India
Power Supply	Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	₹9000.00
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	₹92125.74
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-09-30 21:21 IST+0530

This is the build I have chosen. now this is the first time i'm building a custom PC so would really appreciate any input.
I already have a Acer predator ( Gsync ) (1440p 144hz monitor).
I would basically just game and code using this build, anything under the sun, I play all sorts of games.
Here are my questions:

• Can I reduce cost somewhere while not compromising on quality?
• Can you suggest me cases for this build?

• Can i use a 120mm AIO if i don't plan to overclock my CPU now. (I'll upgrade if I need overclocking later).

• Suggest me what GPU should I buy or should I wait for sometime to buy a GPU (till release of 2070?) as all the good 1080's are out of stock here in India. Others are crazy expensive.

 

If it's just gaming and coding then an 8600K will be a better option and find a cheaper motherboard. As for an AIO, either a 240mm or go with a big aircooler.

[Jurrunio]

The cooler's quite bad by 240mm radiator's standard. Use something tier 1 in this list

 

Corsair ones might be tier 1, but note that their fans are loud to usable peak performance is lower than others.

 

30 minutes ago, chickeneater123 said:

• Can I reduce cost somewhere while not compromising on quality?
• Can you suggest me cases for this build?

• Can i use a 120mm AIO if i don't plan to overclock my CPU now. (I'll upgrade if I need overclocking later).

• Suggest me what GPU should I buy or should I wait for sometime to buy a GPU (till release of 2070?) as all the good 1080's are out of stock here in India. Others are crazy expensive.

You can cut the motherboard to the Asrock K6

 

Fractal Meshify C is usually my pick

 

If you arent overclocking now, get something much cheaper. For example, a Cryorig M9, H7 that sort of cooler.

 

1070ti? 2070's just a 1080ti with unusable raytracing, so not a good option.

3 minutes ago, vong said:

If it's just gaming and coding then an 8600K will be a better option and find a cheaper motherboard. As for an AIO, either a 240mm or go with a big aircooler.

8600k is quite a step down when it comes to compiling code.

[chickeneater123]

10 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

The cooler's quite bad by 240mm radiator's standard. Use something tier 1 in this list

  

 

You can cut the motherboard to the Asrock K6

  

Fractal Meshify C is usually my pick

 

If you arent overclocking now, get something much cheaper. For example, a Cryorig M9, H7 that sort of cooler.

 

1070ti? 2070's just a 1080ti with unusable raytracing, so not a good option.

8600k is quite a step down when it comes to compiling code.

Thanks Guys.
Thanks for the Cooler recommendations I'll look through the list.
Yes going with the Fractal Meshify, thanks

I was thinking the same about the i7. I think an i5 would be a bottleneck for 144hz too? wouldn't it?
Thanks going for the K6 then ( i honestly have no idea about motherboards.)
Do you think 1070ti would be enough for the rig?
 

[chickeneater123]

Can i go for a 8600k and with the price difference buy a better GPU? (it's a $140 difference here in India).
Do you think 8600k will be a bottleneck then? is it significantly less performant than the 8700k?

[Jurrunio]

42 minutes ago, chickeneater123 said:

was thinking the same about the i7. I think an i5 would be a bottleneck for 144hz too? wouldn't it?

this is more dependent on the game you're playing. 

 

35 minutes ago, chickeneater123 said:

Can i go for a 8600k and with the price difference buy a better GPU? (it's a $140 difference here in India).
Do you think 8600k will be a bottleneck then? is it significantly less performant than the 8700k?

put it this way. CPU remains relevant longer than a GPU, so you should spend more on the CPU when longevity is concerned. If all you care is gaming performance today, then you should spend more on the GPU (and why cheap builds pour more money on the graphics card)

[chickeneater123]

Thanks again. i'll stick with the i7 and a 1070ti with a better Tier 2 AIO cooler.