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Any suggestions for my first build

This is going to be my first build for gaming I would like to keep the budget close to what it is now I went a little overkill on some parts with the intent of easy future upgrading but I was wondering if the were any parts I could swap to get better preformace with the same upgrade ablity any suggestions would help.

PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g9TfD2) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g9TfD2/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel - Core i7-8086K 4GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CgqhP6/intel-core-i7-8086k-4ghz-6-core-processor-bx80684i78086k) | $439.89 @ B&H 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RcdFf7/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml240l-rgb-667-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-mlw-d24m-a20pc-r1) | $69.89 @ OutletPC 
**Thermal Compound** | [Cooler Master - HTK-002 0.01g Thermal Paste](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hgvRsY/cooler-master-thermal-paste-htk002u1) | $4.98 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8sRFf7/asus-rog-strix-z370-e-gaming-atx-lga1151-motherboard-strix-z370-e-gaming) | $198.98 @ Amazon 
**Memory** | [G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qjM323/gskill-trident-z-rgb-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr3-3000-memory-f4-3000c16d-16gtzr) | $154.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MwW9TW/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $44.89 @ OutletPC 
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/V4M323/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-windforce-oc-8g-video-card-gv-n1080wf3oc-8gd) | $439.99 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Cooler Master - MasterBox Pro 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hWnG3C/cooler-master-masterbox-pro-5-rgb-atx-mid-tower-case-mcy-b5p2-kwgn-01) | $79.99 @ Amazon 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dMM323/evga-supernova-g3-750w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-g3-0750) | $79.89 @ OutletPC 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $94.89 @ OutletPC 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1683.38
 | Mail-in rebates | -$75.00
 | **Total** | **$1608.38**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2018-10-08 00:29 EDT-0400 |

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thermal paste isn't needed. no SSD?

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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1 minute ago, The RGB scrub said:

This is going to be my first build for gaming I would like to keep the budget close to what it is now I went a little overkill on some parts with the intent of easy future upgrading but I was wondering if the were any parts I could swap to get better preformace with the same upgrade ablity any suggestions would help.

PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g9TfD2) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g9TfD2/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel - Core i7-8086K 4GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CgqhP6/intel-core-i7-8086k-4ghz-6-core-processor-bx80684i78086k) | $439.89 @ B&H 
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/RcdFf7/cooler-master-masterliquid-ml240l-rgb-667-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-mlw-d24m-a20pc-r1) | $69.89 @ OutletPC 
**Thermal Compound** | [Cooler Master - HTK-002 0.01g Thermal Paste](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hgvRsY/cooler-master-thermal-paste-htk002u1) | $4.98 @ OutletPC 
**Motherboard** | [Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/8sRFf7/asus-rog-strix-z370-e-gaming-atx-lga1151-motherboard-strix-z370-e-gaming) | $198.98 @ Amazon 
**Memory** | [G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/qjM323/gskill-trident-z-rgb-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr3-3000-memory-f4-3000c16d-16gtzr) | $154.99 @ Newegg 
**Storage** | [Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/MwW9TW/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $44.89 @ OutletPC 
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/V4M323/gigabyte-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-windforce-oc-8g-video-card-gv-n1080wf3oc-8gd) | $439.99 @ Newegg 
**Case** | [Cooler Master - MasterBox Pro 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hWnG3C/cooler-master-masterbox-pro-5-rgb-atx-mid-tower-case-mcy-b5p2-kwgn-01) | $79.99 @ Amazon 
**Power Supply** | [EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dMM323/evga-supernova-g3-750w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-g3-0750) | $79.89 @ OutletPC 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wtgPxr/microsoft-os-kw900140) | $94.89 @ OutletPC 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1683.38
 | Mail-in rebates | -$75.00
 | **Total** | **$1608.38**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2018-10-08 00:29 EDT-0400 |

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8086K 4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($439.89 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Thermal Compound: Cooler Master - HTK-002 0.01g Thermal Paste  ($4.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus - ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($198.98 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($154.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card  ($439.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Pro 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.89 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($94.89 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1608.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-08 00:34 EDT-0400

 

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Do you prefer 8086k's gimmick over 8700k's cheaper price?

CPU: i7-2600K 4751MHz 1.44V (software) --> 1.47V at the back of the socket Motherboard: Asrock Z77 Extreme4 (BCLK: 103.3MHz) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 RAM: Adata XPG 2x8GB DDR3 (XMP: 2133MHz 10-11-11-30 CR2, custom: 2203MHz 10-11-10-26 CR1 tRFC:230 tREFI:14000) GPU: Asus GTX 1070 Dual (Super Jetstream vbios, +70(2025-2088MHz)/+400(8.8Gbps)) SSD: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB (main boot drive), Transcend SSD370 128GB PSU: Seasonic X-660 80+ Gold Case: Antec P110 Silent, 5 intakes 1 exhaust Monitor: AOC G2460PF 1080p 144Hz (150Hz max w/ DP, 121Hz max w/ HDMI) TN panel Keyboard: Logitech G610 Orion (Cherry MX Blue) with SteelSeries Apex M260 keycaps Mouse: BenQ Zowie FK1

 

Model: HP Omen 17 17-an110ca CPU: i7-8750H (0.125V core & cache, 50mV SA undervolt) GPU: GTX 1060 6GB Mobile (+80/+450, 1650MHz~1750MHz 0.78V~0.85V) RAM: 8+8GB DDR4-2400 18-17-17-39 2T Storage: HP EX920 1TB PCIe x4 M.2 SSD + Crucial MX500 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD, 128GB Toshiba PCIe x2 M.2 SSD (KBG30ZMV128G) gone cooking externally, 1TB Seagate 7200RPM 2.5" HDD (ST1000LM049-2GH172) left outside Monitor: 1080p 126Hz IPS G-sync

 

Desktop benching:

Cinebench R15 Single thread:168 Multi-thread: 833 

SuperPi (v1.5 from Techpowerup, PI value output) 16K: 0.100s 1M: 8.255s 32M: 7m 45.93s

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9 minutes ago, The RGB scrub said:

 

What's your monitor resolution/refresh rate?


You can get a perfectly fine PC for under $1000 just an FYI

Just add hard drive

Vega 56 for free-sync savings
 

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

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 2600 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor  ($165.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - B450M PRO4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($79.71 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU650 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: ASRock - Radeon RX VEGA 56 8GB Phantom Gaming X Video Card  ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($63.62 @ Amazon)
Total: $932.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-10-08 00:42 EDT-0400

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

Spoiler

 

What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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3 minutes ago, Herman Mcpootis said:

thermal paste isn't needed. no SSD?

Your right I definitely need a SSD. But why don't I need thermal paste?

5 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

Do you prefer 8086k's gimmick over 8700k's cheaper price?

So then a 8700k can be overclocked as far as I could the 8086k without extra wear that's the only reason I picked it

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4 minutes ago, The RGB scrub said:

Your right I definitely need a SSD. But why don't I need thermal paste?

cooler will have it included, so no need to get more.

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Heatsink: Gelid Phantom Black GPU: Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual RAM: Corsair DDR4 2x8GB 3000Mhz mobo: Asus X570-P case: Fractal Design Define C PSU: Superflower Leadex Gold 650W

 

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6 minutes ago, The RGB scrub said:

Your right I definitely need a SSD. But why don't I need thermal paste?

So then a 8700k can be overclocked as far as I could the 8086k without extra wear that's the only reason I picked it

You'd want to have either of them delidded for 15-20C better temps out of the box, you can pay silicon lottery about $50 to do it.

I edit my posts a lot, Twitter is @LordStreetguru just don't ask PC questions there mostly...
 

Spoiler

 

What is your budget/country for your new PC?

 

what monitor resolution/refresh rate?

 

What games or other software do you need to run?

 

 

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9 minutes ago, The RGB scrub said:

So then a 8700k can be overclocked as far as I could the 8086k without extra wear that's the only reason I picked it

The problem is that you've cut too many corners elsewhere just to get the 8086k, especially the cooler since temperature affects lifespan of electronics most. A LOT more than silicon lottery.

 

The CM ML series AIO are rubbish. They are far from well-built, and performance is wayyyyy behind other 240mm rad AIOs.

 

Coolers come with their own paste, you need not buy your own.

 

Masterbox series has bad airflow, so cooling will be a big problem with high end components.

 

If it's not for your username I would ding the Z370-E for its high price. It's hardware is just so-so among mid range products, but that price is eye-watering.

CPU: i7-2600K 4751MHz 1.44V (software) --> 1.47V at the back of the socket Motherboard: Asrock Z77 Extreme4 (BCLK: 103.3MHz) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 RAM: Adata XPG 2x8GB DDR3 (XMP: 2133MHz 10-11-11-30 CR2, custom: 2203MHz 10-11-10-26 CR1 tRFC:230 tREFI:14000) GPU: Asus GTX 1070 Dual (Super Jetstream vbios, +70(2025-2088MHz)/+400(8.8Gbps)) SSD: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB (main boot drive), Transcend SSD370 128GB PSU: Seasonic X-660 80+ Gold Case: Antec P110 Silent, 5 intakes 1 exhaust Monitor: AOC G2460PF 1080p 144Hz (150Hz max w/ DP, 121Hz max w/ HDMI) TN panel Keyboard: Logitech G610 Orion (Cherry MX Blue) with SteelSeries Apex M260 keycaps Mouse: BenQ Zowie FK1

 

Model: HP Omen 17 17-an110ca CPU: i7-8750H (0.125V core & cache, 50mV SA undervolt) GPU: GTX 1060 6GB Mobile (+80/+450, 1650MHz~1750MHz 0.78V~0.85V) RAM: 8+8GB DDR4-2400 18-17-17-39 2T Storage: HP EX920 1TB PCIe x4 M.2 SSD + Crucial MX500 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD, 128GB Toshiba PCIe x2 M.2 SSD (KBG30ZMV128G) gone cooking externally, 1TB Seagate 7200RPM 2.5" HDD (ST1000LM049-2GH172) left outside Monitor: 1080p 126Hz IPS G-sync

 

Desktop benching:

Cinebench R15 Single thread:168 Multi-thread: 833 

SuperPi (v1.5 from Techpowerup, PI value output) 16K: 0.100s 1M: 8.255s 32M: 7m 45.93s

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Use the i7-8700K instead. Identical stock performance and near identical oc potential. The current rumours are that Coffee Lake Refresh cpu will be announced on Tuesday. It is probably worth waiting for the reviews.

 

Get a decent sized ssd.

 

A 650W psu would be fine. Consider a Seasonic Focus Plus Gold 650W or 750W psu. Either is a bit less expensive than the G3.

 

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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1 hour ago, Jurrunio said:

 

Are there any RGB AIO's that are good or should I just let go of having RGB.

 

I'm going with a theme that looks like the engine of the Normandy from ME the kinda blueish color with splases of red not for any particular reason just thought it would look cool. 

 

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The Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML240R RGB is not bad and the RGB is compatible with the motherboard.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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