Full list with links to everything shown here (and some stuff not shown). Please let me know if I've missed anything or if you have any questions.

PC Specs

Item | Make/model | Link | Price
-|-|-|-
Processor| Intel i7-8700k | Amazon | $355
Graphics Card| MSI GEFORCE GTX1080 TI GAMING X 11G| Amazon | $1,000
RAM | G.SKILL TridentZ RGB 16GB (2 x 8GB) 3200 MHZ | Amazon | $90
Motherboard | ASUS ROG Strix Z370-E Gaming | Amazon | $350
SSD | Samsung SSD 960 EVO 1TB NVMe | Amazon | $300
SSD | Samsung 850 EVO 500GB | Amazon | $130
SSD | Samsung 850 EVO 500GB | Amazon | $130
AIO | Corsair H110i V2 | Amazon | $120
Case | Lian Li PC 011 Dynamic | Amazon | $130
PSU | EVGA SuperNOVA 650 G2 | Amazon | $100
Fans | Corsair LL 120 | Amazon | $220
Drawers | Ikea Alex | Ikea | $90

The rest of the stuff

Item | Make/model | Link | Price
-|-|-|-
Desk | Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk | Jarvis | $752
Chair | Herman Miller Embody | Amazon | $1,400
Monitor | ASUS PG279Q | Amazon | $610
Monitor | ASUS PG279Q | Amazon | $610
Desk Mat | Godspeed Reverse Panda | Novelkeys | $20
Mouse | Glorious Model O Matte White | Glorious | $50
Keyboard | Tofu65 w/ Gateron Browns | KBDFans | $200
Keycaps | MT3 Godspeed | Drop | $150
Dock | Caldigit TS3 | Amazon | $280
Speakers | Audioengine A2+ | Amazon | $300
Speaker Stands | Kanto S6W | Amazon | $60
Webcam | Logitech C922x | Amazon | $83
Monitor Arm | Jarvis Dual Monitor Arm in White | Jarvis | $160
Desk Backlight | Philips Hue Light Strip | Amazon | $90
Main Lights | Nanoleaf Light Panels | Nanoleaf | $550
Headphones | Hyperx Cloud Flight | Amazon | $135
VR | Oculus Quest | Amazon | $500
Headphones | Sony WH1000XM3 | Amazon | $275
Headphones | Master & Dynamic MH40 | Amazon | $250

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I'm putting this here because I don't want to flood the main sub with what I'm able to find. So here goes:

Headphones| Price

--|:--
[ATH-M50x Headphones] (https://www.amazon.ca/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50x-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR86/ref=sr_1_1?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499757226&sr=1-1&keywords=headphones) |$150 in cart. $250-$300 everywhere else I check
[Sennhieser HD 598 SR Headphones] (https://www.amazon.ca/Sennheiser-HD-598-SR-Open-Back/dp/B06WRMZZ45/ref=sr_1_1?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499757356&sr=1-1&keywords=hd+598) |$109 Record low
[Audio-Technica ATH-M40x Headphones] (https://www.amazon.ca/Audio-Technica-ATH-M40x-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00HVLUR54/ref=sr_1_6?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499758834&sr=1-6&keywords=bose) |$180 - $38 = $141
[August EP650-Bluetooth headphones] (https://www.amazon.ca/August-EP650-Bluetooth-Wireless-Headphones-Leather/dp/B00F54Y6GU/ref=sr_1_2?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499759484&sr=1-2&keywords=headphones)| Was $99, now $58
[August EP640 Bluetooth Headphones] (https://www.amazon.ca/August-EP640-Rechargeable-built-Smartphones/dp/B00MHOFR78/ref=sr_1_1?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499772544) |was $80, now $37
[Prime Day Bluedio T2S Headphones] (https://www.amazon.ca/Bluedio-Shooting-Bluetooth-headphones-wireless/dp/B00Q2VIW9M/ref=sr_1_4?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499759635&sr=1-4&keywords=bluetooth) | Was $20, $21 in cart no tax
Prime Day Bluedio V Headphones | was $200, $140 in cart no tax
[AUSDOM ANC 7 Bluetooth noise cancelling] (https://www.amazon.ca/Cancelling-Headphones-AUSDOM-Bluetooth-Comfortable/dp/B01LZ7Q5R1/ref=sr_1_4?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499808109&sr=1-4&keywords=aptx) | was $100, now $50. Well reviewed!
[Sony Extra bass bluetooth headphones] (https://www.amazon.ca/Sony-MDRXB950B1-Extra-Headphone-Model/dp/B01N5UVZBP) | was $200, now $99


Earbuds| Price

--|:--
[Aukey Arcs Bluetooth Sport] (https://www.amazon.ca/AUKEY-Bluetooth-Headphones-Microphone-Sweatproof/dp/B01EWUP4NQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499804815&sr=1-4&keywords=headphones)| was $24, now $14
[1MORE Triple Driver earbuds] (https://www.amazon.ca/1MORE-Headphones-Earphones-Compatible-Microphone/dp/B01KB9K9Z0/ref=lp_17037466011_1_4?srs=17037466011&ie=UTF8&qid=1499766067&sr=8-4&th=1) | Was $131, $106 in cart

Bluetooth misc| Price

--|:--
[Anker Premium Stereo Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker ] (https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-Bluetooth-Subwoofers-Portable-Wireless/dp/B0107WH8Q4/ref=sr_1_6?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499800448&sr=1-6&keywords=subwoofer) | was $130, now $60
[Trond bluetooth receiver] (https://www.amazon.ca/TROND-Bluetooth-Receiver-Headphones-Speakers/dp/B01M9I0LSK/) | Was $25, now $20. I have one its awesome
[Altman Bluetooth Transmitter/receiver] (https://www.amazon.ca/ALTMAN-Bluetooth-Transmitter-Receiver-Wireless/dp/B06Y25PGBG/ref=sr_1_1?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499803431&sr=1-1&keywords=aptx) |was $43, now $26



CPU Coolers| Price

--|:--
[CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i v2 Extreme ] (https://www.amazon.ca/CORSAIR-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-CW-9060025-WW/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499757440&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair) |$110. Historic [all time low] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/CrDzK8/corsair-cpu-cooler-cw9060025ww)
[Corsair Hydro Series H115i Extreme Performance] (https://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-CW-9060027-WW/dp/B019955RNQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499756838&sr=1-3&keywords=corsair) |$155 (temporarily out of stock)
[MasterLiquid Pro 240 All-In-One] (https://www.amazon.ca/MasterLiquid-Technology-Chamber-MasterFan-Radiator/dp/B01E5XNP5Y/ref=lp_16927652011_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1499766384&sr=1-24) | was $140, now $95 [Historic low] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/sqmxFT/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-mlyd24ma20mbr1)

PSU| Price

--|:--
[Corsair CS650M] (https://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-Modular-Efficient-Supply-CS650M/dp/B00GH9NA2I/ref=sr_1_11?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499757999&sr=1-11&keywords=corsair) |$110. Not the lowest but okay
[EVGA SuperNOVA 550 G3] (https://www.amazon.ca/EVGA-SuperNOVA-Modular-Warranty-220-G3-0550-Y1/dp/B01LWTS2UL/ref=sr_1_1?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499759891&sr=1-1&keywords=evga)| Was $130, now $99 [historic low] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/sMM323/evga-supernova-g3-550w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-220-g3-0550)

Cases| Price

--|:--
[Corsair 780T full atx case] (https://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-Graphite-780T-Full-Tower/dp/B00LA6POK4) | $189 in cart. Not an [all time low] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/sNJwrH/corsair-case-cc9011063ww) but not bad
[Corsair Carbide 400C white] (https://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-CC-9011095-WW-Carbide-Compact-Mid-Tower/dp/B01F97W9ZM/ref=sr_1_12?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499813131&sr=1-12&keywords=corsair) |$105 in cart

HDD| Price

--|:--
[Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB] (https://www.amazon.ca/Seagate-External-Desktop-Storage-STEL8000100/dp/B01HD6ZLQ6/ref=sr_1_3?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499758359&sr=1-3&keywords=hdd) | $270 - 51 = $219
[Seagate 4TB BarraCuda Pro ] (https://www.amazon.ca/Seagate-BarraCuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST4000DM006/dp/B01MSW4MNS/ref=sr_1_4?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499758359&sr=1-4&keywords=hdd)|$245-75 = $170 [Historic low!] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/qRtWGX/seagate-barracuda-pro-4tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st4000dm006)
[Seagate Backup Plus 4TB Portable] (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0196J43TE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1) | Was $160, now $135 [all time low] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/NyQRsY/seagate-backup-plus-4tb-external-hard-drive-stdr4000100)
[Seagate Firecuda 2TB] (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01M1NHCZT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)| was $126, now $85 [Historic low] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/zk7CmG/seagate-firecuda-2tb-25-5400rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000lx001)
[Seagate Firecuda 1TB] (https://www.amazon.ca/Seagate-Firecuda-2-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000LX015/dp/B01LWRTRZU/ref=sr_1_1?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499767750&sr=1-1&keywords=ssd) | was $83, now $60 [Historic low] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/w6x9TW/seagate-firecuda-1tb-25-5400rpm-hybrid-internal-hard-drive-st1000lx015)

Input Devices| Price

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[Logitech G13 input pad] (https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-G13-Programmable-Gameboard-Display/dp/B001NEK2GE/ref=sr_1_21?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499761901&sr=1-21&keywords=board+games) | Was $75, now $55 [Historic Low] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/jbvZxr/logitech-keyboard-920000946)
[Corsair Gaming K70 LUX RGB MX Brown] (https://www.amazon.ca/Corsair-Gaming-Mechanical-Keyboard-Backlit/dp/B01ER4B7YM/ref=sr_1_6?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499770080&) | was $180, now $160 [Historic low] (https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/34M323/corsair-k70-lux-rgb-wired-gaming-keyboard-ch-9101012-na)


Networking| Price

--|:--
[NETGEAR Nighthawk X8 AC5300 Router] (https://www.amazon.ca/NETGEAR-Nighthawk-Tri-Band-Quad-Stream-R8500-100CNS/dp/B01A85Y9TE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1499760240&sr=8-1&keywords=NETGEAR+Nighthawk+X8+AC5300)| was $499, now $290
[TP-Link AC3200 Tri band router] (https://www.amazon.ca/TP-Link-Tri-Band-Beamforming-Archer-C3200/dp/B00YY3XSSA/ref=sr_1_3?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499760450&sr=1-3&keywords=modem) | Was $249, now $175
[Netgear 16-Port Gigabit Switch] (https://www.amazon.ca/Netgear-16-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop/dp/B01AX8XHRQ/ref=sr_1_6?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499760948&sr=1-6&keywords=ethernet) | Was $106, now $75 in cart

MISC| Price

--|:--
[Logitech C922x Webcam] (https://www.amazon.ca/Logitech-Stream-Webcam-Streaming-960-001176/dp/B01LXCDPPK/ref=sr_1_5?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499760799&sr=1-5&keywords=computer) | was $130, now $89. All time low
[Acer KG251Q 1080p Freesync monitor] (https://www.amazon.ca/Acer-KG251Q-bmiix-FREESYNC-Technology/dp/B06X6HJ1SF/ref=sr_1_6?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499762804&sr=1-6&keywords=monitor) | Was $230, now $170
[M9S PRO android tv box] (https://www.amazon.ca/Leelbox-M9S-Pro-Android-6-0/dp/B01MD0NZPK/ref=sr_1_2?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499767387) | Was $130, $98 in cart
[Cyberpower 600w UPS] (https://www.amazon.ca/CyberPower-CP1000PFCLCD-Sinewave-Compatible-Mini-Tower/dp/B00429N192/ref=sr_1_1?s=prime-day&psr=PDAY&ie=UTF8&qid=1499803529&sr=1-1&keywords=ups) | was $224, now $125


I'll try to keep tabs on everything but let me know if there are any errors or price updates. And as a side note, I'm actually getting downvotes for this? I can't see how there could possibly be a sane explanation for that.

 

EDIT: Updated 7:00pm EST!! Let me know if there's anything you see and I'll put it in here!

 

EDIT: I've put everything new as of Jan 11, 4:00pm in bold. Also, check this post on RedFlagDeals for a great big list of deal

 

EDIT: Its all over everyhone. Hope you snagged something cool beyond bitter disappointment this year!**


 

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG

> AM4 bracket not included. Please visit the Ryzen page on the Corsair website to order a free AM4 retention bracket.

> Compatibility -Intel™ LGA 1150, 1151, 1155, 1156, 1366, 2011 and 2011-3 AMD™ sockets FM1, FM2, AM2, AM3, and AM4

Corsair H100i v2 for $85 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_YxjzzbWCJ5DGK

Don't know the difference but the H100i v2 is $94.99 on amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EXSSBG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Doubt you'll get £90+10 as it's only £102 brand new off Amazon with prime. Generally, used they tend to go for around £60 so you could expect £70-80 IMHO.

1700x
Razer Naga
H100i v2
Fixed all the links now..

I'm doing that right now. I found this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EXSSBG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

And I'll look into a bigger hard drive/SSD

Edit: that link doesnt work right...its the H75 120mm

You do not need both.

The Thermaltake Floe is an AIO (all in one) unit. It is for cooling CPU only. You don't need to buy anything else for it. If you're looking for a good AIO, I recommend Corsair's Hydro line. The Corsair H100i is amazing. And if you want that nice 360mm radiator, the H150i just launched. H for Hydro. The H150i may be hard to find as it is new.

The Pacific M4 is just a waterblock. Standalone waterblocks are for custom liquid cooling loops. Unlike an AIO if you bought this, you would need tubing, fittings, a pump, a reservoir, coolant, and radiators.

Also unlike AIO's, waterblocks are specific to parts. AIO's tend to be pretty universal. For example, that Pacific M4 is only for use on ASUS TUF X299 MARK1. There may be other compatible boards... but probably not.

Custom watercooling tends to be significantly more expensive. EKWB does have a pretty decent aluminum line for much lower costs. There are some caveats with it, but it's pretty simple. If you do go custom, I highly recommend staying away from Thermaltake. Someone recently posted about a 1080ti that got destroyed by a Thermaltake GPU block. Might have been a Titan... not sure... Either way, it was a sad sight to see.

Check out /r/watercooling if you a)want to see amazing rigs or b) have more questions about custom watercooling loops!

TLDR:

No. When buying a Floe of Corsair Hydro, all you need is the AIO. DON'T buy the Pacific M4 unless you have more money to spend.

If you're going with an AIO, the Corsair H100i v2 is currently $45 off on Amazon. The Kraken is nice, but you definitely pay a premium for the RGB.

You could pair the Corsair cooler with a Fractal Designs Meshify C case and save quite a bit over this NZXT build, but I understand it all comes down to personal aesthetic taste.

Thats a very power hungry chip. You’re gonna want full cooling. Some mini-heatsinks and good airflow would do, but you cannot just run a core waterblock and be done. If watercooling, I actually recommend using an AIO with a NZXT G12 bracket, since it will provide be cheaper than an entire loop, and probably cool the same, since its in direct silicon contact. If you already have a loop though, then go with the waterblock.


For a Universal Waterblock, you need a thermosphere


Thermosphere:
https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-thermosphere-nickel


Heres an AIO
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BYP4Ab7SGPX4A

Heres a G12
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZYHRMYP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hZP4Ab4JEJC1V

You dont even need 240mm, my 980ti which only draws 25w less than the 390 is perfectly fine on 120mm rad.

Nowadays they’re very simple. Almost plug and play.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019EXSSBG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527516236&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=corsair+h100i+v2&dpPl=1&dpID=410fpLTJM-L&ref=plSrch

Corsair h100i it’s not like the old modular systems where you needed a reservoir, the blocks, and the tubes. Although I’m sure you could go that route but it doesn’t sound like you’re trying to do anything that crazy. The h100 is just a cpu block with two big ol fans and coolant.

Corsair H100i V2 £68.58 after discount

Or

NZXT Kraken X52 £97.15

Yeah just check the seller information list and you will see that both of those cheap sellers are new accounts and a scam

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/B019EXSSBG/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

You're not wrong as far as the cooling goes, this thing needs a good cooler only if you overclock though, which you shouldn't do until later in it's lifespan for the extra horsepower. I'm using a hyper 212 evo for stock clock and it's fine. But if you look at some good AIO water coolers, they're around 100 which is super close to your nocua air cooler's price.

Overclocking + Delid thing all depends on your silicon lottery. You may not need to delid.

Your 8600k is not a bad buy, but when you compare prices, the deal microcenter offers a 300$ 8700k + $30 off mobo. That comes out to be basically the same price you're paying for an 8600k. The 8700k will last you longer as well. Just some food for thought.

I would get this CPU cooler. With the case you picked (good case) it should fit in there pretty easily.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478638560&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+h100i+gtx

And this PSU I would get this

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-CX450M-BRONZE-Haswell-Modular/dp/B01B72VXE6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478638780&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+psu+450w

What about GPU? Which do you want? 1070?

$102.99

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/

You can buy what is called a "closed loop" system, which is basically a factory sealed water cooling block and radiator. They're not as sexy looking as a custom loop like this, but they are a lot safer for folks new to liquid cooling, or for those who don't want the hassle but want the benefits, or like in my case - It's not in a case where it's even really visible, so I was only really concerned with performance, not appearance.

Here is what I use, which happens to be one of the more popular closed loop liquid cooling solutions. Dead simple to install, and works like a champ.

Monitors
>Dell UltraSharp 27" 4k "HDR" (sooo beautiful)
Acer KG240 24" 144hz

Speakers
>
Fluance SX6BK (Requires Amp/Stereo for power

PC
>NZXT ELITE
GTX 1060
Samsung 250 EVO
Corsair 650W
EVGA 16GB
i5 7600K @ 4.8GHZ
Corsair H100
seagate 2tb

Peripherals
>Razer Blackwidow Ultimate OG (2011 - cherry mx blues)
Razer Deathadder
Corsair Mouse Mat
Gamecube Controller
Mayflash Adapter

Desk
>2 Ikea Linnmon Table Tops 78" and 39"
Ikea Adjustable Legs
Ikea Shelf (used as 1 leg for smaller corner table)
Merax Racing Chair ($163)

ART
>
(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT)

1. Nick Pennell in a floating frame
   
2. Zach Thompson in a 16x20 ikea frame
   
3. Supreme in a 18 x 24 poster frame
   
4. Nick Pennell in a custom frame from Art To Frame
   
   photo shot on canon 6d and sigma art 24mm
   my instagram

r4 what. Do you mean am4 socket or r4 define case

Corsair's 240mm cooler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CW-9060025-WW-Extreme-Performance-Liquid/dp/B019EXSSBG

You're on about hardline. As its impossible to mess up installing liquid cooling.

• Liquid cooling is this: Click here
  
• Hardline is this: Click here
  
• Airflow is this: Click here

I believe H100i V2 is the best right now from Corsair.

It is compatible. Scroll down to the bottom

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $308.89 @ B&H
CPU Cooler | Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler | $84.99 @ Newegg
Motherboard | MSI - Z270 TOMAHAWK ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $111.98 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $121.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive | $159.88 @ OutletPC
Storage | Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $66.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card | EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW Hybrid Gaming Video Card | $689.99 @ Amazon
Case | Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case | $99.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $97.49 @ OutletPC
Operating System | Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $89.89 @ OutletPC
Monitor | Dell - S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor | $449.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard | Corsair - K95 RGB PLATINUM Wired Gaming Keyboard | $169.99 @ Amazon
Mouse | Razer - Naga Hex V2 Wired Laser Mouse | $39.99 @ Best Buy
Speakers | Logitech - Z333 40W 2.1ch Speakers | $59.99 @ Amazon
Other| Logitech C922 Pro Stream Webcam| $100.00
Other| Logitech G233 Gaming Headset| $80.00
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2771.93
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00
| Total | $2731.93
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-11 17:19 EDT-0400 |

Over $700 on a 1080 is insane. Get the hybrid: water cooled and air cooled, blower will work as an exhaust as well.
I'm not a Cryorig fan and their customer service is HORRENDOUS. You can get a great AIO cpu cooler right now with prime sales (id legit get it now).
Changed to a nice quite tempered glass case that has light effects. they have different colors so take your pic on newegg.
1440p 144hz monitor w/ gsync
different speakers to save some money, still pretty good quality for 2.1
you can save ~$60 on your SSD if you make it the 260gb one.
you can save ~$40 on your webcam by getting the c920. the c922 is okay for cutting out the background, but I feel youre better off sitting in front of a green screen personally.

Graphics Card mil jaayega.

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B01GRRRW0A/

In fact, you can get the cooling system that I bought too

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B019EXSSBG/

Motherboard

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B012NH1MCM/

CPU

http://www.amazon.in/Intel-BX80662I76700K-Socket-LGA1151-Processor/dp/B010T6DQTQ

PSU

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B015Q7F4WA/

Case

https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00LA6WXEO/

Sirf mere RAM nahi mile. Gskill Ripjaws (32gb) 2 x 16. Baaki sab mil gaya India mein.

> I came to the realization that the PCI slots don't all have the same bandwidth (so I'm hoping this discovery may be a good thing)

It is! You'll now be able to use your SLI more efficiently. Just make sure there's no other damage to the board, but from what you said it seems ok now.



>Now, the big question for me: are these video cards too close together?.

Yeah, the top one is blowing hot air directly onto the PCB of the other one, hindering the top one's cooling and cooking the other. Look into getting them watercooled. I would stop using SLI until then if I were you.



>And a follow-up question: does anyone know of a better CPU fan than this.

Yes.



BONUS

This case is pretty much wife-proof especially if you swap out it's mesh top panel for a plexiglass one. Those are kinda hard to find but not impossible. Coolermaster may sell them directly.

My girlfriend told me that at the end of the day she will buy everything in my amazon cart up to 300 dollars...

But I didn't really have anything I needed or even wanted all that bad.. Took me all day to find stuff lol.

So I got

Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2 $97

JD Fenix Limited Edition Xbox One Wireless Controller $55

Microsoft Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows $21

Xbox One Play and Charge Kit $24

SanDisk 128GB Flash Drive $32

APC 11-Outlet Surge Protector $35

APC 8-Outlet Surge Protector $25

10 Nylon Lanyards for Small Electronic Devices $4

Still have 8 dollars left over haha.

I wouldn't take the risk with that one. I've never used air cooling so I'm not sure how sure it will keep it, but it is on the cheaper side and the heat sink is pretty small. If you're looking for cheap, good water cooling however, check out the Corsair H100
If that's over your budget, I wouldn't worry too much about over clocking it.. as it won't really effect whether or not you bottle neck.

Your second point is just wrong. I've seen solid deals all over today on prime.

https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-GAME-ZERO-Special-Headset/dp/B0711SG5V6/ref=sr_1_33?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499790609&sr=1-33

https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra-500GB-SATA-SDSSDHII-500G-G25/dp/B01N6Y18ZM/ref=sr_1_28?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499790609&sr=1-28

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Prime-B350-Plus-Ryzen-Motherboard/dp/B06X416NJ1/ref=lp_15576689011_1_19?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499790568&sr=1-19

https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Ryzen-1700X-Processor-YD170XBCAEWOF/dp/B06X3W9NGG/ref=lp_15576689011_1_8?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499790568&sr=1-8

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=lp_15576689011_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1499790568&sr=1-2

You can use pretty much anything with a radiator up to 360mm. I'd recommend the Corsair Hydro H115i PRO, H115i, or H100i v2.

I'd say a Noctua air cooler would be great to cool and minimally overclock the i7. If you plan to seriously overclock it, get liquid cooler to get that extra performance boost whenever you are using video editing software.

PS You don't need an extremely expensive motherboard either unless you need any specific features. Something like this will do for a standard user. Even cheaper ($150) at Microcenter if you have one nearby. 750W is suitable for your build. 850W would be ideal if you planned on getting another GPU to SLI them

O dear god. Got a picture of the inside of the case? Intel states that the max safe temp is 103C. You should be worried prob after 90c. Stock cooler? #yes
If yes buy new one. On a budget? Hyper 212 EVO if not grab a Corsair pre filled water cooler like an H60 or better H100i

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484706868&sr=8-1&keywords=AIO+cooler i would say something like that would do the job, but then again, are you even planning to overclock that cpu ? cuz if not you would be okay with stock cooler or atleast something like evo 212 where you would save up 70usd ish .

Currently $103 New on Amazon for the Newest version (V2)

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG

Hmmm...not really much of a sale. I got this same AIO cooler for ~$99 on Amazon in the beginning of December 2016. It seems that AIO cooler prices are slightly inflated right now because of Ryzen and Kaby Lake releases: https://camelcamelcamel.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/product/B019EXSSBG?context=search

This cooler goes around for roughly $90-$105 in the middle of the year. I'd advice to wait until then unless you really need to have this installed in your system.

If you're going for performance I would definitely choose an AIO. The only air coolers that will surpass them are by Noctua (NH-D15) but won't fit inside the s340.

My top two picks would be:

Corsair H110i v2 240mm AIO $103 (Normally $129, currently discounted on amazon)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EXSSBG/

NZXT Kraken X31 120mm
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NC05KFK/

You won't get much better cooling than the corsair option at this price point, and I'd definitely say the extra cost over the Kraken is well worth it for the improved performance.

Corsair Obsidian 250D Mini ITX Case

G.SKILL 16GB 2666 RAM

Corsair Hydro Series Liquid Cooler

EVGA 450W Bronze Certified PSU

ASUS ROG Strix Z270i MB

Intel Core i5 7600K

Samsung 850 Evo 1TB SSD

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Item Name: Mini-ATX build, i7 6700K 4 core 4.2GHz, 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4, Liquid cooling, 6 months old

Condition: Mint condition, babied (the Canadian way)

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Price: £899 ono (reasonable offers considered, no parting out) - dropped initial asking price £50 on 09/11

Postage and Payment: £20-30 via UPS/Fedex (don't trust Royal Mail) or pickup N6 London

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6 months, March 1st build. Used less than 4 months. Been sitting around in the box since July.

It was to be my ongoing project but unfortunately I'm selling as I've had to buy a laptop to work in the city half the week and really don't need two high spec machines in the house (some photos in the gallery at the end).

Clean install Win10 currently loaded, if you're looking for a high spec machine or want to get into gaming/VR just drop a video card in and you're off to the races (which is what I was going to do). Otherwise the machine works amazing as is.

Google the case NZXT Manta some really cool stuff you can do with this mini tower. I had it on my desk as it's a real beauty.

Drop me any questions or photo requests.

Specs/Prices:

*Current 'Price' listed from Amazon subject to change via Amazon

ASUS Z170I Pro Gaming Motherboard - Grey/Red/Black

RRP: £167.99 - Current price: £151.02 - I paid: £151.24

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    Corsair CW-9060025-WW Hydro Series H100i V2 240 mm Extreme Performance All-In-One Liquid CPU Cooler - Black
    
    RRP: £134.99 - Current price: £104.97 - I paid: £109.99
    
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019EXSSBG/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
    
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    EVGA SuperNova P2 650 W Platinum Fully Modular Power Supply Unit
    
    RRP: £129.99 - Current price: £125.47 - I paid: £107
    
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    RRP: £94.99 - Current price: £94.30 - I paid: £86.69
    
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    RRP: £439.99 - Current price: £318.36 - I paid: £208
    
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    Intel Core i7 6700K Processor (4 GHz, 4 Core, 8 Threads, 8 MB cache, LGA1151 Socket Box)
    
    RRP: £418.99 - Current price: £287.00 - I paid: £308
    
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B010T6DQTQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
    Note: the ASUS gaming board has some awesome BIOS overclocking GUI and some apps you can install as well to switch up modes, beginner to advanced. I had this up at 4.5Ghz when I was playing about once with a few clicks. Someone invested could prob get a little more out of it.
    
    
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Well I don't really know how you can sensibly use that whole budget. He's my recommendation for a bit less

Ryzan 7 1800X

Corsair H100i v2

Asus B350-F

Corsair 16GB 3200MHz RAM

So that is the high end Ryzen CPU. With that Mobo you can over clock and the liquid CPU cooler will keep it all cool. The ram is high clock so you get the best out of Ryzen.

I see this cooler on sale for amazon prime day. Is it better than the one listed and will it fit into this pc? Thanks!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B019EXSSBG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499806217&sr=1-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&dpPl=1&dpID=410fpLTJM-L&ref=plSrch

Looks like my H100i will work fine (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EXSSBG). The socket is different but I bought this cooler more than a year ago so if it fits that means the mobo holes are the same for AM4.

sorry if this is basic.. I'm not sure what "overclocking" is, and if my setup would benefit from this cooler? https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EXSSBG/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Also, there seems to be a fit/compatibility issue on PC Part Picker, but I read a review and youtube video that says it might be a tight fit, but will fit with a bit of room to spare? Worth it? I'm just worrying about the case being too crowded and poor circulation, overheating, etc. Thanks again..

The Corsair h100i v2 is a pretty good cooler. Especially since you have high end components you would want something good. It’s on sale for 30$ off rn on Amazon. I recommend ditching the included fans and replacing them.

Definitely switch around another fan. That might be why

No PC component is 100% fail-proof - But I have used them for years without any issue and have not heard many horror stories about leakages. I can safely vouch for them.

Just be careful which one you choose, based on your choice of Case

Very Good Case:- Thermaltake LEVEL 10 GT Super Gaming Modular Full Tower Computer Case


Large 280mm radiator Corsair Hydro Series H115i Extreme

240mm dual-fan radiator Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2 Extreme

GREAT so they do work! thanks for the help bro. Can you also link me some red cables for my cpu cooler on amazon?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B019EXSSBG/ref=ox_sc_act_image_5?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1

First gaming PC build. Wanting to get
Corsair Carbide 400C Case. Would the
Corsair Hydro Series H100i have issues fitting into this?

Personally I think the black with white accents would look better with your case, but that's just me. If you aren't having any overheating issues then I'd say just wait, but if you're having trouble you can order it whenever.

EDIT: for that price you could also look into an all-in-one liquid cooler like the Corsair H100i v2. That's the cooler I have on my computer and it looks awesome. (Not sure if you have the mounting on the top of the case for it, but it looks like you have the room for it if you do)

I have no idea what you are referring to, thermal paste for the tubes?

AIO's like this or this are fine to travel with still installed. Custom loops like mine will need to be drained and disassembled prior to traveling or moving.

np man! it would of been a see through sticker saying peel me or something on the copper plate that you put directly on the cpu but since it transparent (DOC) might of missed it, Artic paste is good nothing to hold you back there, if youre wanting to go with a premade closed loop a corsair h100i v2 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CW-9060025-WW-Extreme-Performance-Liquid/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527703211&sr=8-1&keywords=h100i+v2. Checking malware is a good idea and if its too lose or too tight theres problems lol

• Intel Core i7 8700k
  
• Gigabyte z370 Aorus Gaming 7 mobo
  
• Corsair Vengeance 16GB of Ram (or your preferred DDR4
  
• Liquid cooling
  
• Full size ATX case
  
• x2 500gb Samsung 960 M.2 SSDs
  
• 2tb Barracuda HDD
  
• A corsair 1000 watt Power Supply
  
• thermal paste etc etc

H100i v2 is $95 on amazon right now

Air: Noctua NH-D15

Water (aio): Corsair H100i

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479210245&sr=8-1&keywords=h100i

I've put this in many builds with no issues.

Corsair CW-9060025-WW Hydro Series H100i V2 240 mm Extreme Performance All-In-One Liquid CPU Cooler - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_L8koybPDR3V4S

I'm looking to build a new PC soon. I currently have ~$1700 saved towards it. It's mainly going to be used for WoW, Overwatch, and ARK: Survival Evolved, with the occasional RPG like the Witcher 3.

I'm pretty set on an i7 7700k, a Phanteks Enthoo Luxe case ( https://www.amazon.com/Phanteks-Enthoo-Tower-Chassis-PH-ES614L_WT/dp/B00LW3X1P0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505347791&sr=8-2&keywords=phanteks+enthoo+luxe ), and a corsair liquid cooler for it, since I've heard the 7700k runs hot (something like https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505347894&sr=1-2&keywords=corsair+liquid+cooling ). I was also considering a 1TB SSD to go along with the HDD, but people keep telling me I don't need that much (I'd put most of my games on it, as well as my OS, ARK alone is like 100gb).

I plan on getting a 1080p 144hz monitor around/after the time I build it, I don't mind continuing to use my ancient HP monitor for an extra week or two if it means getting a better PC sooner.

What should the rest of the build be? I was looking at a 1080, but would it be worth saving a little more for a 1080ti? I know next to nothing about actually building a PC, I'm mostly trying to pick the parts out, and my friend will build it for me. (I'm a very shaky person, on top of being super hairy and having a lot of static). I just don't know if I should wait a little longer to get some better parts, stuff like how much RAM I'll need for gaming (I was thinking 16gb would be good, but some people suggest 32gb?), what kind of MOBO I'll need, etc. I'm really lost, and am just super excited about finally upgrading to something really good.

Sorry for the wall of text and all the questions. Again, first time I'm spending THIS much on a PC.

https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Enthusiastic-Z270-Motherboard-GAMING/dp/B01MY58G1F/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1503243819&sr=1-3&keywords=intel+i7+7700k+motherboard

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Desktop-Processor-i7-7700K-BX80677I77700K/dp/B01MXSI216/ref=pd_bxgy_147_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MXSI216&pd_rd_r=T2MD71PT5F9J91V6P6R3&pd_rd_w=RzXI0&pd_rd_wg=jSQtH&psc=1&refRID=T2MD71PT5F9J91V6P6R3

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=bdl_pop_ttl_B019EXSSBG

Would these work with my system? and do you think that this would fix my problem?

Spend a little more and get a h100i v2. I have the h110i gt and it's keeping my 5960x relatively cool under a heavy overclock

Don't forget to get some noctua ppc fans as well :)

Alternatively, get the nhd15. But beware of ram clearances.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480803841&sr=8-3&keywords=h80i

Best one. will allow for a huge overclock and still remain it super cool.

Depends. From what I can see here I'd say that a Hyper 212 Evo would be much better than the stock, although it doesn't necessarily look the prettiest. From what I know about the Fractal R4 you could also put in a Corsair H100i V2 for only about $110 more than stock.

You will love it! If you got the same size I have, you can fit a water-cooled cpu radiator as I have done. It is a small fit, but it works! This is the one I have inside my case.

You can also flip it upside down, if you're like me who likes to see the top of the gpu! Totally optional, depends where you put your case. Mine sits nicely in the corner, in this orientation.

Thanks for the reply. Since you have the 5t, which I also considered, do you think you would be able to fit the Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2, a 240 mm radiator in the top of that thing with the handle top accessory installed?

• I say stick with the 7700k if you have the money, it might be overkill but also may buy you another year or two before needing to upgrade again.
  
• Not sure how much you want to spend but the Asus z270E is usually only $20 more and has built-in WiFi and Bluetooth.
  
• I'd drop the CD Writer. You really won't need it. If you do find you need a CD writer then just purchase an external like this.
  
• Also, for another $20 or so you could get an AIO watercooler like the Corsair H100i V2 or the Thermaltake Water 3.0 which will help you take advantage of overclocking that 7700k. I also think they are easier to install in their own way.
  
  Micro Center has great deals on processors and mobos with an automatic $30 off for matching cpu to mobo. Good luck building!
  

Corsair H100i. Closed loop water cooler. Makes things much quieter.
H100i

Amazon has the cooler for the same price but no rebate if you don't have a Frys in your area:
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG

I guess I should have prefaced that if I save a little money from making a rig that fits my needs, that'd be good by me. It looked to me like the GTX 1080 TI wasn't really worth the extra 200-300 considering QHD. You think this aio cooler would suffice for overclocking the 7700?
https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496270519&sr=8-1&keywords=aio+cooler

NZXT and Corsair are negligibly equal in performance and quality. NZXT and Corsair are essentially the top of the line for AIO coolers. 1st, 2nd.

Would this be a better AIO?

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Radiator-Advanced-Lighting-Software/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1537990585&sr=8-2&keywords=h80i+v2&dpID=410fpLTJM-L&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

A friend looking to go from a stock cooler to a aftermarket one to OC his i5 4670K.

How does something like CM Seidon 240V hold up vs Something a H100i. is the corsair worth paying nearly double the price?
I suggested a AIO watercooler but there is a lot more choice now than when I got mine.

I don't think he will be pushing the OC far, just enough to get a bit added performance. Thing is the less he spends now the more he has to go towards a GPU upgrade.

I'm not sure how EVGA's AIO are, buit I/friends have personal expirence with corsairs AIO

My brother has the H100i and he has no issue with it at all.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CW-9060025-WW-Extreme-Performance-Liquid/dp/B019EXSSBG

If your budget is big enough, I use this to OC my i7 7700k to 5.1gz and it keeps it at a cool 67 ish.

the H100i or the H100i v2? I'm looking at the v2 and was wondering if thats what everyone is ordering: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CW-9060025-WW-Extreme-Performance-Liquid/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488191121&sr=8-1&keywords=h100i&th=1

It's probably for the best as a 212 would be a pretty bad cooler for a 6 core processor. For a processor that beastly, I would recommend a higher end air cooler like the Dark Rock Pro 3 or Noctua DH-15 or looking into an AIO cooler like the H100i.

If your going to overclock then I would strongly suggest liquid cooler, but if you arn't then air cooling and liquid cooling are about the same. But if you want the best thermals possible I would go liquid cooling.

Here's a good one: https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Radiator-Advanced-Lighting-Software/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1541819608&sr=1-4&keywords=aio+cooler

The Zalman Z11 can host a 240mm or 280mm radiator on top, which would provide vastly superior cooling for overclocking. I would recommend a 280mm, as they have much more cooling power than 240s. That said, this 240mm is on sale for just over $100, and is from one of the top quality brands. The 280mm version is around $140 right now, but I got it for $110. Prices fluctuate. You could also get this 280mm for $120, which is also from a great brand, but is an older model without the RGB lights of the new one. Both of these are above budget, but that's the price you pay for superior cooling. If you want cheaper options, look on NZXT and Corsair's websites for other options, though I would recommend a 140mm at the least, which you could mount on the front.

I would recommend changing out the WD Blue drive for a WD Black for the bit of performance increase over the Blue series.
Maybe try looking into going for a all-in-one water cooling solution like the Corsair H100i v2, though it has a significant price increase over the Hyper 212 EVO, for a build with a large budget, water cooling would be a good idea.
Other than that, it doesn't look bad, nice build OP.

This was my previous consideration for the cooler - https://www.amazon.de/Corsair-Wasserk%C3%BChlung-Extreme-Performance-schwarz/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1538390096&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Corsair+cooler&dpPl=1&dpID=410fpLTJM-L&ref=plSrch
Is it better? Also about the 1080ti being overkill. Because I don't want to go too much higher in value. Isn't the 1440p 144Hz more expensive than the 1080p? If so isn't it better to get a 1080 instead?

As kentbrodie said, you do not want to skimp in power wattage, mostly since you are using a i7-7700k AND a GTX 1080, both of which can be overclocked pretty well (depending on the silicon lottery). I usually recommend people to get at least a 600W on a Gaming PC, and no more than a 750W unless you are planning to do some HEAVY workstation work or SLI/Crossfiring. Also... you don't have a lot of good quality options in your market, if you were in the US, you'd have better options. I was looking for a PSU that is 80+ Gold for power efficiency, and Semi/Full Modular to give you more room in your ITX case.

Air Coolers are better price/performance. A Cryorig H7 is AMAZING for it's price (remember to use the thermal compound that it comes with). If you really want to use a liquid cooler, you can get a Corsair Hydro H100i v2, but it really isn't necessary.

I really just chose a different GTX 1080 in the ITX case to give you more room to build around.

Also note: That Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX case can use:

Front

• 2 x 120/140mm fan
  
• 1 x 200mm fan
  
  Top
  
  
• 2 x 120/140mm fan
  
  Rear
  
  
• 1x 120/140mm fan
  
  I personally like Noctua (Rated , Phanteks (Phanteks PH-F140SP_BK_BLED <3 <3), and be quiet! I do have 1 Corsair AF120 currently in my case, and it isn't bad either. But to each their own, you can do some research on case fans before you buy them.

Do you have any suggestions as to how I could look into thermal throttling in my PC? I am looking at swapping my stock cpu fan for the following; Corsair CW-9060025-WW Hydro Series H100i V2 240 mm Extreme Performance All-In-One Liquid CPU Cooler - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Hmt.ybM9QB2M8

The CPU cooler is now the only one to be swapped out. I have 3 120mm case fans on at all times with the GPU able to power up 2 additional case fans when the GPU reaches a certain temp, as well as the built-in 3 GPU fans.

I'll be sure to check my PUBG video settings tomorrow to mirror yours and see what it says. I have removed the ini files in the past but will be sure to do that again tomorrow also.

Thanks for your advice!

Am I hallucinating or do you see this corsair H100i v2 for $5?
amazon

really depends on the size of the case and how much room you have tbh.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CW-9060027-WW-Extreme-Performance-Liquid/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1518223190&sr=8-8&keywords=corsair%2Bliquid%2Bcooler&th=1

Also do you think this H100i v2 would be a better cpu cooler?

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CW-9060025-WW-Radiator-Advanced-Lighting/dp/B019EXSSBG

Also the only reason why I went for the fans is because I really do love RGB, I’ve always had a ugly terrible PC so I really do want to add some color thanks again for the help

This is an amazing cooler and still puts you at the under $900 mark.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ARTYAbG12770W

The NH-L9i is a very small cooler with a 92mm fan compared to the relatively massive H100i that has two 120mm fans. Something's not right.

You may have configured your H100i incorrectly, or had a defective product. But really though, the NH-L9i is a very tiny low-profile cooler compared to what you previously had. It can't be better just because it's a Noctua product.

Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler , Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_j0L7xb8GQ56MW

Or

https://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16835220079&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=


Can't decide between the two or if I should just get a better air cooler.
Will be upgrading to a 6600k with plans to oc it as high as possible

Testing new things, I need your help.

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> Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2 Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler , Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_j0L7xb8GQ56MW
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> Can't decide between the two or if I should just get a better air cooler.
> Will be upgrading to a 6600k with plans to oc it as high as possible

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Really solid build for the performance you're looking for.

I know that RX480 hasn't been released yet and there's no benchmarks besides a few leaks, but I'm pretty sure its going to be able to pull of 1080p at 60fps with almost any game, so you're probably good there.

So yeah, don't really see any problems or shortcomings with your second build.

If you want, you could try water cooling your CPU with a Corsair H100i v2 or a NZXT Kraken x61.

Other than that, really nice build you got there. Kinda jealous.

Ok, no mention of it being applied on the cooler im looking at link so ill just pickup some in the same order. Best way/shape to apply the paste in your opinion?

What's your total budget? I'm assuming right around 2000.

If that's the case, I highly recommend a water cooler with your 7700k. I personally have a Corsair h100i because those chips are notorious for running hot due to shitty ihs paste. I also got mine delidded after I realized that I'd go over 80C at full load. Once the process was done, my chip never saw over 50C. While the h7 is a great cooler for the money, I just wouldn't be comfortable with it on this chip.

Not to advertise, but I purchased my 7700k from the silicon lottery, which basically tests chips and pushes them as far as they'll go. I purchased mine with a stable 4.9GHz overclock. I especially recommend that if you're going to sport a 1080ti. It would be a shame to be gaming and be throttled back because of the excessive heat. Just something to keep in mind. You could be lucky and get a cool and powerful chip, or you could get a shitty one. It's all luck. With the SL, you get one guaranteed to work as advertised. For example, you can buy this one already delidded and ready to OC to 5.0GHz.

Also, try to opt for a bigger storage drive. 1TB is nice, but if you're planning on gaming and as such, that thing fills quick. I had to upgrade already from a 1TB to a 4TB.

Everything else looks great.

EDIT: You swapped out the i7-7700k for the i5-8600k. I still recommend everything I said above. Several friends of mine went through these guys and they're fantastic.

EDIT2: You can still get this chip from the SL guaranteed to hit 5.0 here.

He said he used the PcGamer High end build guide with some changes. He swapped the 1080 to a 1070, the SSD's to a 1TB SSD, he changed the case to a MasterCase Maker 5 Mid-Tower and ordered everything form Amazon

So overall I'm guessing this is his build;

• CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K - $350
  
• GPU: GeForce GTX 1070 - $450
  
• Motherboard: Asus ROG Maximus VIII Hero - $215
  
• Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 - $145
  
• SSD: 1TB Samsung 850 Evo 2.5-inch SATA - $317
  
• CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2 240mm AIO - $97
  
• Optical: LG UH12NS30 - $52
  
• PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 G2 80 Plus GOLD - $141
  
• Case: MasterCase Maker 5 Mid-Tower Case - $178
  
  Coming to a grand total of 1945$ add shipping to that and you're looking at pretty close to 2 grand.
  
  This build is fucking retarded though.
  
  First of all, you can actually buy a a goddamn prebuilt with almost the same specs for about 400$ cheaper. That HP is just the first one I found, there are dozens of other prebuilts ranging from about 400-100$ cheaper with no real performance loss.
  
  Yeah it's a prebuilt and has bloatware and all that shit, but in terms of performance it's actually pretty much equal to the authors build.
  
  Second, you could just go for a more reasonable part list.
  
  Swap the 6700k to an i5 6500 with the stock cooler and you'll cut 250$ from the price.
  
  Even an i5-6600k with a hyper 212 evo would cost you about 260$, saving almost 200$
  
  Swap the ridiculous motherboard to something decent for about 100-150$ and you're saving another 100$ right there.
  
  32 gigs of RAM is overkill, you could easily go for 16GB DDR4 2400, and save another 70$
  
  Dump the optical drive, who the hell watches BD movies on a PC anyways? If you really need a DVD drive they're like 20$
  
  Swap the ridiculously high end case to something like Fractal Design R5 and save another 50$. R5 is still an excellent and fairly high end case, you could easily go for a 50-80$ mid-tower and save 100$.
  
  I would also swap the 1TB SSD to a 256gb SSD and a 2TB mechanical drive which would be about 160-200$ saving him another 100$. but I can at least understand that someone wants the simplicity of just having a single drive.
  
  With a few simple changes he could save about 450-650$ without losing any performance whatsoever in gaming, and that's without hunting for cheaper prices from somewhere that's not Amazon.
  
  He said he paid about 100$ extra to buy everything from Amazon, so with an updated parts list and using PCpartpicker the price drops down to 1171$ so about 770$ cheaper than the authors build and with no real performance loss.

As far as I'm aware to get a 360mm radiator you would have to look outside of the All in one liquid coolers.

The difference is simple:

240mm radiator uses two 120mm fans
280mm radiator uses two 140mm fans

I use this myself (Amazon)

Got any ideas for budget? Also, what software will you be using and what bitrate, resolution and general quality settings are you planning on encoding at? Is it also a necessity for 32GB of RAM? You would probably be able to save a good chunk of money to put towards other parts if you went with 16 or perhaps 24.

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I'm not sure on the display outputs of the GTX 480, however running 3 monitors off of that and one off your onboard graphics chip you should be good to go (aslong as the connections aren't VGA, as corpnewt mentioned; it's quite hit-and-miss). For onboard graphics I'd recommend a motherboard with a HD530 chip, they're pretty well supported and off the top of my head require 2 bootflags to get working.

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In terms of motherboards it's not particularly my forte, so I may be wrong on some of these things. I think it's generally accepted that Gigabyte motherboards are the best for hackintoshing and are all round great boards, so I'd definitely recommend one. As I said you'd probably want a board with a HD530 chip, or another chip with similar support. Assuming you want 32 gig of RAM you're gonna need support for that, and if you go for 16 for now you still might want to go for a board that supports 32 incase you decide to upgrade in the future or if 16 is not enough. I'd also recommend the 115x chipset as imo is going to give you the most choices on CPU with the best compatibility. After some talks with /u/CorpNewt he suggested this Gigabyte board. It's got enough PCI-E slots, supported onboard graphics (HD530), support for 64gb of RAM, ThunderBolt and good hackintosh support which should check all the boxes.

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CPU? 6700k; 4 cores, 8 threads, 4.0Ghz clock speed, it's overclockability gives you some headroom if you ever need a bump in performance, the most powerful CPU you can get on Skylake currently (yes the enthusiast CPU's are round the corner but they are silly money and this should be plenty of power), great longevity, and most of all have good OSX support.

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The CPU can be found here. You're gonna want a cooler such as a Hyper 212 Evo or a Corsair H55 AIO (I can vouch for this cooler, have one myself and it's great). If you plan on overclocking or want to just in case, you should probably look at something a bit beefier like a Corsair H100i AIO.

The mobo can be found here.

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Feel free to fire away with any questions you have.

Hey Brother,

A few points of interest. You are cooling a 6700k and even that baby will get hot with after effects if you start using things like Particular and C4D. You may want to upgrade to a Corsair Liquid Cooler. Liquid can seem scary for a first build, but the H100 series is completely self contained and I have one in my personal gaming rig.

Corsair Cooler Link

A word of caution on your OS, the OEM version of Windows 10 is a completely different license than the full retail version. The OEM versions bind to your build, and cannot be transferred, so If you start swapping out too many parts your license can become invalid. Also there is no Microsoft support with the OEM version, if that means anything to you. I would recommend a full retail version for your first build for sure.

I tend to agree with Emerald, get you a 1070 (if you can find one) get some neat new features with arguably superior performance. That said, if you are wary of buying current gen (completely reasonable) then the Ti will do you just fine.

1070 vs 980Ti Benchmarks

Well if you save the money on the SSD and PSU, and swap out that cooler for this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=twister_B0128CE0JE?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 at $104, you could over clock that with no issue, as the radiator supplies a great amount of cooling for it's size and price. You can up for the larger fan size if you like, all really depends on how how you're trying to overclock.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CW-9060025-WW-Radiator-Advanced-Lighting/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519241158&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+h100i+v2


they don't leak, and have coolant in them already [sometimes they dont though] easy set up. good if you plan on overclocking

>Liquid cooling support: 240mm, 280mm, 360mm Radiators (Front and Top)

Any aio 240mm rad will work with that case.

Personally I'd get the h100i v2 whilst it's got a $30 discount

Intel Core i7-6700k 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012M8LXQW/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Corsair H100i v2 Liquid CPU Cooler
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EXSSBG/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014SL2XKQ/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-3200 Memory
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0143UM4TC/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

eVGA Nvidia 980 TI SC+ ACX 2.0
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YDAYLTY/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Samsung 850 Pro 256GB SSD (OS X)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LMXBOP4/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

FenviUS 802.11AC Desktop WiFi Bluetooth Card FV-T919A (works native out of the box no drivers)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MDLG51U/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Samsung 850 Evo 500GB SSD (Files, Games, etc)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OBRE5UE/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

EVGA G2 Gold 850W Power Supply Fully-Modular ATX
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKDETOC/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case, White
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LA6Y5XQ/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

LG - 27" IPS LED 4K UHD FreeSync Monitor
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C3BZIIC/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Logitech MX Master Mouse, Wireless
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TZR3WRM/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Logitech K750 Black Mac Wireless Solar Powered Keyboard
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005L38VRU/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Blue Yeti USB Microphone
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VA464S/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

GLTECK XXL Large Mouse Pad
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FTQUC3Y/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

DualShock PS4 Controller White Bluetooth Game Pad :)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KVP76G0/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Mackie CR3 - 3" Creative Reference Multimedia Monitors (Pair)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KVEIY4E/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

Audio Technica M50X Professional Studio Monitor Headphones
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HVLUR86/?tag=tonymacx86com-20

It's cheaper on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Extreme-Performance-Liquid-Cooler/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485310475&sr=8-1&keywords=H100i+V2

Here's my quick build on it, not perusing for price savings. I could probably shave a few hundred off (i.e. going for air cooling instead of liquid), but if I were going to build one for me, this is how I'd do it. Cost ended up being about on par (~$2,850) for a more powerful machine (GTX1080 > Radeon Pro 580)

Case - $49.99

CPU - $295.00

Motherboard - $114.99

RAM - $126.99

PSU - $129.67

GPU - $576.62

Storage - $139.50

Liquid cooling - $107.99

Display - $1,299.99

Total:
$2840.74

Ways to shave some off -
Look at other monitors, I didn't really hunt too much here as I'm not an expert in that field, so I just looked for a "true" color 5k. I think HP's would fit that bill at around $900 (so $400 cheaper), but I could be wrong, so I went with the more pricey one.

Go with the GTX1070 (saves about $100) or the GTX1060 (saves about $300).

Nix liquid cooling and just go with air cooled (save $107.99)

Which puts a "budget" build of this at ~$2,400, $2,000 if the HP monitor works. Plus, since it's all on Amazon, if you have their store card, -5%, so, that puts us at ~$2280 (-400 if the HP monitor fits the bill) for the budget build and $2,698.70 (-400 if the HP monitor counts) for how I'd actually build it if I were doing it for me.

I watercooled my GTX 1080 with one of these and one of these. My GPU temp has never been over 34C since I did it. It's pretty quiet now too, since the fans aren't running at full speed while I game.

He just needs a liquid cooler and a new GPU.

Be quiet is good, but at that price you might as well go for the Corsair H100i. Intel processors generally run hot the 8700k specifically can run high temps when gaming. I dont see how an air cooler would be better than a water cooler. In general water transfers heat better than air.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CW-9060025-WW-Radiator-Advanced-Lighting/dp/B019EXSSBG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522512787&sr=8-1&keywords=Corsair+H100i+v2

Either way if you really want to do air cooling be quiet would be a great choice. I'm not trying to push you in either direction just trying to put my .02, At the end of the day it's whatever you're happy with.

Right now the Corsair H100i is on sale for $100, down from its original price of $130. This should easily be able to cool your CPU whole gaming and streaming.

Link


Edit: apparently the V2 is also on sale, and it's just $10 more than the V1 link