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Any suggestions on adjustments for this build? + How can I lower this build's price?

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

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Motherboard: Asus - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($259.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Pro 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($197.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.75 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card  ($714.98 @ Newegg Business) 
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Total: $1685.49

+ $500 for a Acer XB271HU (1440p, 144hz, 1ms, TN, G-Sync)

Final Total: ~$2185 USD
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-01 23:27 EDT-0400

 

I want to use this build for using the Adobe Suite for graphic and video design, gaming at 1440p 144hz, and casual internet use.

My target price after all sales (Black Friday/Cyber Monday and beyond) is between 1000 and 1400 dollars.

I cannot change any of the parts bolded at the end, I am reusing them from my current build.

 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($369.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Extreme4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($158.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Storage: Samsung - 970 Pro 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($197.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.75 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card  ($714.98 @ Newegg Business) 
Case: Corsair - Carbide Series 275R Tempered Glass Newegg Edition ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $0.00) 
Total: $1569.48
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-02 00:25 EDT-0400

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You will need thermal compound as well as something to the old compound off the interface plate of the cooler.

 

Get a less expensive motherboard. Without knowing the features required a recommendation is difficult, but ROG STRIX Z390-E would be one option. If WiFi is not needed, Prime Z370-A would save even more.

 

Memory speed is less than optimal.

 

Do you plan to overclock?

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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7 hours ago, brob said:

You will need thermal compound as well as something to the old compound off the interface plate of the cooler.

 

Get a less expensive motherboard. Without knowing the features required a recommendation is difficult, but ROG STRIX Z390-E would be one option. If WiFi is not needed, Prime Z370-A would save even more.

 

Memory speed is less than optimal.

 

Do you plan to overclock?

I already have some thermal compound and have switched this cooler from one build to another before.

Features required for motherboard: 10 USB ports, onboard WiFi, M.2 slot, ATX, preferably an ASUS board.

I will upgrade my memory to DDR4-3000/3200 if I can get a good deal on it (RAM is $$$ right now)

Yes, I do plan to OC.

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