Part list inside for new gaming machine (Critiques welcome)

[CodeMinion]

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/h3bHyf

I have a 500gb SSD ill be pulling out of my old machine hense why i didnt include one

 

[Intel_man]

If you went with a cheaper case, PSU, and cooler, you can elect for a i7 7700k instead.


Or alternatively, Ryzen is an option at that price range.

 

[Cisco001]

personally would skip h100 and get i7 7700K.
also cheaper case

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($306.89 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI - Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($109.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($126.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($459.89 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.66 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Monitor: BenQ - GL2760H 27.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($149.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1420.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-19 08:09 EDT-0400

or save money get ryzen 5 1600 with vega56
you should end with $1300

 

[CodeMinion]

CPU Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor $319.99

CPU Cooler Corsair - H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler $109.99

Motherboard MSI - Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $114.99

Memory G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $126.99

Storage Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive $127.99

Video Card EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card $459.99

Case Corsair - Crystal 570X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case $179.98

Power Supply Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply $99.99 -$30.00 FREE

Corsair - SP120 RGB High Performance 52.0 CFM 120mm Fan $19.99

~$1530

My budget was $1600

I have a 2 TB hard drive on hand that I will be throwing in this from my old build so, I went with the M.2 SSD drive. Also, didnt need the 27 in Monitor.

 

[jevery]

I just built a very similar machine for my Son, (specs in my signature), and have to say it's a very competent mid-range gaming rig. The 7700K can run a bit warm at full load so the H100i would probably be a good choice. I went with the Cryorg H7 which is sufficient to keep temps below 80 at stock clocks under load with Prime95, however, I likely couldn't OC much with air cooling and keep temps below 100. If you're not going to OC water cooling really isn't necessary. If you're going to spend $180 on a case I'd at least consider the Phanteks Enthoo Luxe. This was my first build with a Phanteks and I was quite impressed with the quality and the engineering. My Sons loves the RGB illumination also. Using a RGB Gigabyte MB and keyboard everything pulsates with color.

 

[Laquer Head]

Despite the fact I have a stupidly overpriced full-tower..I'd say save some coinage and get a more practical case. Even get a cheaper air cooler for that 7700K, they do run warmer but my air cooler keeps mine easily within operating temps, and I've overclocked mine to 4.9Ghz daily driver.

Great PSU, I use the same one and full modular is the way to go!!!!Runs my 1080TI like a dream!~

If you went with a cheaper case and cooler, for the $100 savings you could then grab an EVGA SC gtx 1080 GPU for $559.99 at newegg.com

 

[Calin]

Slightly weaker CPU for gaming but with a 1080 so it will be faster overall. You can go with the H100 if you want to spend the extra 30$ over your initial price, but the NH D15 is pretty much the best air cooler out now.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($197.65 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.95 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($93.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($126.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($514.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair - Crystal 460X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($139.99 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.66 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Monitor: BenQ - GL2760H 27.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($149.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1463.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-19 23:58 EDT-0400