New Build - Thoughts and Suggestions

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Hey Builders,

I'm currently just looking for thoughts and suggestions on my new build.

I'm using my existing GPU (ASUS Radeon R9 380 STRIX 4GB) and an existing SSD (Samsung 256GB Evo 850 Pro), I've got fans that I purchased recently too that will be used in this build.

Budget wise, I'm flexible, but trying to keep it under $2000 AUD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor$479.00 @ PCCaseGear
CPU CoolerCorsair - H60 74.4 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler-
MotherboardAsus - ROG STRIX Z270i GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard$279.00 @ PCCaseGear
MemoryCorsair - Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory$209.00 @ PCCaseGear
StorageSeagate - Desktop HDD 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive-
StorageSeagate - Desktop HDD 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive-
CasePhanteks - Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case$109.00 @ PCCaseGear
Power SupplyAntec - HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply$179.00 @ PCCaseGear
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total$1255.00
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-10 23:21 AEST+1000

Let me know what you think

Posted May 10, 2017, 1:26 PM UTC

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somethingonthewing•

get a better cooler. a nice air cooler or a real AIO. that H60 will not keep a 7700k cool.

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FirstNameLastName69OP•

Okay, have you got any suggestions?

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somethingonthewing•

air - D14, D15, Dark Rock 3

AIO - h100, h110, x52

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FirstNameLastName69OP•

I think I'll go the AIO route, thanks for those dude!

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Shapitizer•

The 7700k is overkill when paired with an R9 380 if you're only using it for gaming, also you should get 7200rpm hard drives rather than 5900rpm, get a better PSU like the EVGA G3 650W or Corsair RM650X

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FirstNameLastName69OP•

New GPU is something I'd be keen to have too, so will look into that.

I think I've selected the wrong drives there on PC Part Picker, 7200RPM are the obvious choice.

And i'll look into those PSU options now too

Thanks!

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FirstNameLastName69OP•

What GPU would you recommend?

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Shapitizer•

RX 580 8GB

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FirstNameLastName69OP•

Great minds think alike, just had this open in my other tab. Thanks again!

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