1440p Build

[TheSpaceLama]

Hi Guys!

 

I know that intel is generally better but I just want some input, I am considering ryzen due to the fact that I have run into a small $$$ issue regarding my build.

 

Here are the two lists I have decided on. All input is appreciated but please remember I am trying to save money where I can. (I know I have a 1080p monitor but I am getting a 1440 I just wanted the price to be around that range due to where I work I can get a 1440p for about 150-170)

 

AMD Ryzen:

 

Component		Selection	Base	Promo	Shipping	Tax	Price	Where
CPU		AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor	$299.99				$299.99	Newegg Canada		Buy
CPU Cooler		Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML120L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$65.99				$65.99	Newegg Canada		Buy
Thermal Compound		Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5 g Thermal Paste	$9.99				$9.99	Canada Computers		Buy
Motherboard		Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard	$149.88				$149.88	Canada Computers		Buy
Memory		Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$164.99				$164.99	Newegg Canada		Buy
		Add Additional Memory
Storage		Samsung - 860 Evo 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$69.99				$69.99	Amazon Canada		Buy
		Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$49.79	-$2.00			$47.79	Newegg Canada		Buy
+ $2 off w/ promo code 1119CANVSD01, ends 11/25
		Add Additional Storage
Video Card		Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB Windforce OC Video Card	$469.00				$469.00	Canada Computers		Buy
Case		Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case	$70.99				$70.99	PC-Canada		Buy
Power Supply		SeaSonic - 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$74.99				$74.99	Newegg Canada		Buy
Optical Drive		Choose An Optical Drive
Operating System		Choose An Operating System
Software		Choose Software
Monitor		AOC - E2425SWD 24.0" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor	$134.99				$134.99	Amazon Canada		Buy
		Add Another Monitor
Headphones		SteelSeries - Arctis 5 7.1 Channel Headset	$99.99				$99.99	Memory Express		Buy

 

and here is Intel (basically same build just a change on CPU and motherboard:

 

 

Component		Selection	Base	Promo	Shipping	Tax	Price	Where
CPU		Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz Quad-Core Processor	$446.95				$446.95	shopRBC		Buy
CPU Cooler		Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML120L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	$65.99				$65.99	Newegg Canada		Buy
Thermal Compound		Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5 g Thermal Paste	$9.99				$9.99	Canada Computers		Buy
Motherboard		MSI - Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$155.99				$155.99	PC-Canada		Buy
Memory		Team - Vulcan 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$164.99				$164.99	Newegg Canada		Buy
		Add Additional Memory
Storage		Samsung - 860 Evo 250 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$69.99				$69.99	Amazon Canada		Buy
		Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$49.79	-$2.00			$47.79	Newegg Canada		Buy
+ $2 off w/ promo code 1119CANVSD01, ends 11/25
		Add Additional Storage
Video Card		Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB Windforce OC Video Card	$469.00				$469.00	Canada Computers		Buy
Case		Fractal Design - Focus G (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case	$70.99				$70.99	PC-Canada		Buy
Power Supply		SeaSonic - 520 W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$74.99				$74.99	Newegg Canada		Buy
Optical Drive		Choose An Optical Drive
Operating System		Choose An Operating System
Software		Choose Software
Monitor		AOC - E2425SWD 24.0" 1920x1080 60 Hz Monitor	$134.99				$134.99	Amazon Canada		Buy
		Add Another Monitor
Headphones		SteelSeries - Arctis 5 7.1 Channel Headset	$99.99				$99.99	Memory Express		Buy
External Storage		Choose External Storage

[Wh0_Am_1]

What do you plan to do with this PC?

[lmeneses]

I would definitely go with the amd build, especially if you're on a budget and since you are comparing the 1700x to a 7700k. The performance difference is not that wide

[dgsddfgdfhgs]

same question for me (1.5yr ago),eventually I chose 1700 nonX over 7700K

will you consider newer gen?

[mlitttler89]

If I were you I would go for the Ryzen 2600 or 2600x and put the money you save towards a 1070Ti or 1080. 

[TheSpaceLama]

1 hour ago, Wh0_Am_1 said:

What do you plan to do with this PC?

mainly gaming, small amounts of video editing and some streaming

[TheSpaceLama]

1 hour ago, dgsddfgdfhgs said:

same question for me (1.5yr ago),eventually I chose 1700 nonX over 7700K

will you consider newer gen?

not particularly if I go with a 2700x for example I would only be scraping maybe 50-70 off of my total price which are margins that aren't big enough for me to choose ryzen over intel

[Wh0_Am_1]

1 hour ago, TheSpaceLama said:

mainly gaming, small amounts of video editing and some streaming

Then I recommend going Intel and switching to the 8700k, or 8600K, and a z370. Although if necessary the 2700x is still a fine gaming chip.

[TheSpaceLama]

11 minutes ago, Wh0_Am_1 said:

Then I recommend going Intel and switching to the 8700k, or 8600K, and a z370. Although if necessary the 2700x is still a fine gaming chip.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I have looked at that before and that would be an extra $350 plus dollars I don't have to spend that's my main reason for ryzen if it  wasn't for the $$$ I would get intel

[Wh0_Am_1]

7 minutes ago, TheSpaceLama said:

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

I have looked at that before and that would be an extra $350 plus dollars I don't have to spend that's my main reason for ryzen if it  wasn't for the $$$ I would get intel

Then how about the 8400 or 8500? Also I just realized that ml120 is going to struggle with a 1700x, though the 1700x does come with a cooler (so does the 8700, 8600, 7700, 7600, 8400, 8500, and all other non k intel variants.)

[TheSpaceLama]

2 minutes ago, Wh0_Am_1 said:

Then how about the 8400?

motherboards are much more expensive for intel and also I'd prefer a k due to overclocking but it is definitely something to look into

[Wh0_Am_1]

1 minute ago, TheSpaceLama said:

motherboards are much more expensive for intel and also I'd prefer a k due to overclocking but it is definitely something to look into

If you are seriously going to OC you are going to want a beefier cooler.

[TheSpaceLama]

2 minutes ago, Wh0_Am_1 said:

If you are seriously going to OC you are going to want a beefier cooler.

I switched to the Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

[Wh0_Am_1]

6 minutes ago, TheSpaceLama said:

I switched to the Cooler Master - MasterLiquid ML240L RGB 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Well, that is better.  Here is another idea, if you want to OC how about the 8350k? It performs like a 7600k.