First PC build, Want some opinions before ordering parts.
###Build Help/Ready:
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes.
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
Gaming and VR, I will be buying the HTC Vive as well.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)
Currently own a ASUS ROG SWIFT PG278Q monitor. 2560 x 1440 resolution and at least 165 fps but prefer over 200.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
aiming for around $2500 but will go up to $2700 if needed. If there are any obvious cost saving measures please let me know.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
Canada (east coast)
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel core i7-7700k 4.2 GHz quad core | $459.50 |
| CPU Cooler | be quiet!-Dark Rock Pro 3 67.8 CFM | $97.05 |
| Motherboard | Asus-STRIX Z270-E Gaming ATX LGA1151 | $258.40 |
| Memory | Corsair-Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8) DDR4-3000 | $172.99 |
| Storage | Samsung-850 EVO-Series 500 GB 2.5''SSD | $239.99 |
| Video Card | EVGA-GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 | $1059.98 |
| Case | be quiet! Silent base 800 w/ window ATX Mid tower | $154.72 |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+Gold | $99.38 |
| OS | Microsoft Windowns 10 Home 64 bit | $119.75 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
I dont know very much about the motherboard so if there is a better choice any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. PC Parts picker tells me that my video card in the be quiet! case may block some of my drive bays. I dont think this will be a problem for my build but please let me know if I'm wrong. Also, I have heard that some ram cards may be blocked off with the large CPU cooler I have chosen. I dont believe this will be an issue but I wanted to double check.
Thank you
Posted Jun 16, 2017, 7:40 PM UTC