Building PC (Mostly For Gaming) - Feedback Appreciated

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thereckerdbraikr

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Hi everyone,

I'm looking to build my first PC after using laptops for the last 7 years. The PC will be used primarily for gaming, but may also be used to run some computation-heavy optimizations for work. I may also use it for casual crypto-currency mining at night (I don't expect to make any $$ off of this, but moreso as a way to learn more about crypto).

Please let me know if anything I listed here is either going to bottleneck the system, overkill, or if there is a better alternative. I am getting 2 graphics cards for SLI.

Also, I have never overclocked before and have no intention of overclocking right now, but would prefer to have a system that keeps that option open in the future.

I appreciate the help.

Mobo: ASRock Fatality Z270 Gaming - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157739 - $160
CPU: Intel i7-7700k kaby lake - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117726&ignorebbr=1 - $340
RAM: G.Skill TridentZ 2x8 gb DDR4 3000, 15 cas - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820232475&ignorebbr=1 - $155
GPU 1: MSI GTX 1070 - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127947 - $450
GPU 2: MSI GTX 1070 - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127947 - $450
Case: CM HAF X Full Tower - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811119225 - $170
Fan: CM 212 EVO - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16835103099 - $35
PS: EVGA Supernova 850W G2 - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...8&cm_re=evga_supernova-_-17-438-018-_-Product - $120

Total: $1880
 
Intel_man

Intel_man

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What kind of resolution gaming are you looking into?

A 1080 TI might be a better option for you. It's got near identical performance to having 2 cards but without the problem you may run into with SLi scaling.
 
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thereckerdbraikr

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1080p for sure and I may dabble in 4k down the line.

If I go with a 1080 TI can I SLI it a couple of years down the line with this set up if I need to? Also, does anyone have any experience with liquid cooled NVDA cards?
 
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thereckerdbraikr

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I have decided to replace the two 1070s for an evga 1080ti with integrated liquid cooling. This will take 90$ off of the price.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487346

Also, I realized I forgot to pick out an HDD. Since I don't do much media I'm going to try to keep it on the cheap on this one with the Samsung EVO 850 250gb
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147372

After an O.S. and taxes this will probably put me around 2.2k total. Does anyone see anything else that is wrong with this build? I am hoping to put my order in sooner rather than later.

Thanks again for the help everyone.
 
jevery

jevery

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Consider the Cryorig H7 cooler instead of the EVO. Just a little better all around. The 7700K runs a bit warm.
 
Intel_man

Intel_man

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Just having a 250gb ssd is a bit tight in space. You might want to consider getting a regular 1tb mech drive. Preferably a WD Black series, but their Blue series is ok too.
 
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thereckerdbraikr

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I am going to be much better off with this drive WD black drive? Also, since this is a PCIe SDD can I still run SLI if I opt to get a second card in the future with the mobo I chose (I think the answer is yet but it would be great if someone could confirm).

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820250085



As far as the cooler goes, pretty much a no brainer to go with the one you suggested jevery since they are basically the same price.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...5&cm_re=cryorig_h7-_-13C-000U-00005-_-Product


Thanks so much for the help guys. Is there anything else that I'm missing or could be better optimized?
 
Laquer Head

Laquer Head

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The 1080TI is a great choice, as is the 7700K... I opted for air cooling on mine after 3 builds in a row with water cooling and I'm glad I made the switch.

The 7700K overclocks to 5.0ghz without batting an eye.

Also, I don't feel that water cooling is needed on the 1080TI.. I went with the MSI Gaming X variant and the dual fan Twin Frozr cooling is more than sufficient and I game with max/ultra in most games in 4K all day/everyday
 
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thereckerdbraikr

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Great thanks for the feedback everyone. I put my order in on newegg and amazon

I ended up sticking with the evga card since I may do some mining and I saw it can keep the card like 20C cooler. Also I simply went with the 500gb samsung ssd, I doubt I use it all and if ever get to that point SSDs will be much cheaper by then.

Now I just need to figure out how to build this thing lol.
 
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