I am Looking to build a new rig

[lcpldongworth]

Hi all
I am looking to build a new rig i have about £1300.00 to spend i have already got a GPU GTX 1080Ti i have been having a play on PC part picker my current rig spec is at the bottom.

Options

01
AMD - Ryzen 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor
Asus - ROG Crosshair VII Hero ATX AM4 Motherboard
Corsair - Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3466 Memory
Samsung - 970 Pro 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Cooler Master - COSMOS C700P ATX Full Tower Case
Corsair - 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

02
Intel - Core i7-7800X 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor
Asus - STRIX X299-E GAMING ATX LGA2066 Motherboard
Corsair - Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
Samsung - 970 Pro 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Cooler Master - COSMOS C700P ATX Full Tower Case
Corsair - 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply

03
Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor
Asus - ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
Corsair - Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3466 Memory
Samsung - 960 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Cooler Master - COSMOS C700P ATX Full Tower Case
Corsair - 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power

it will would be used for Gaming & photo / video editing and i will be water cooling it.


Thank you all for any ides

 

[Wraith]

If you already have an AX860 do you really need another? Also I see you're pretty set on the CM Cosmos, if I may ask Why? It's a very large pricey (extortionate) case with not a lot going for it would you consider a better alternative?

I'd say if you dropped the case for something else say the Corsair Obsidian 500 series https://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/corsair_obsidian_500d_review/1

Then reuse your current PSU you'd save around £275 and I'd definitely go with the 8700K just for epeen props.

 

[AlienALX]

If you are going Ryzen then spend a little more and get the 2700.

 

[WYP]

I agree with Wraith, if your PSU still works there isn't much need to replace it. You could save money by not purchasing a new CPU and go for a Ryzen 2nd Gen processor.

With a Ryzen 2nd Gen processor you will have some notable architectural enhancements and better high-speed DDR4 memory support. Beyond that you will also get a decent stock cooling solution, especially on the 2700X. TBH, overclocking doesn't even get you that much for the 2700X in a lot of cases.

What are you using this system for? TBH I would stay clear from an Intel i7 7800X, as the 8700K is a much better 6-core Intel processor and games a lot better than X299 (which uses a different cache structure).

If you let us know your use case we can give you better hardware recommendations.

 

[Warchild]

If you already have an AX860 do you really need another? Also I see you're pretty set on the CM Cosmos, if I may ask Why? It's a very large pricey (extortionate) case with not a lot going for it would you consider a better alternative?

I'd say if you dropped the case for something else say the Corsair Obsidian 500 series https://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/corsair_obsidian_500d_review/1

Then reuse your current PSU you'd save around £275 and I'd definitely go with the 8700K just for epeen props.

totally agree. I bought the C700P, turns out its total crap for watercooling. Components got warm even with 2 x 360 rads. Airflow was horrid. I'm trying to sell it now.

Also why a 780Ti if you already have a 1080ti? or is that a typo?

 

[tinytomlogan]

Why are you buying such an old CPU and motherboard?

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Easier to write a list rather than expecting people to click all those links.

You need to help us to help you

 

[Warchild]

I really do advise against the C700P for watercooling. It is a massive disappointment. I am trying to get rid of it as I post this now.

It looks beautiful but really isn't that functional. I would class it a little gimmicky with its motherboard rotation options. The Thermal Take tower 900 was a better watercooling case. Cheaper too.

 

[lcpldongworth]

If you already have an AX860 do you really need another? Also I see you're pretty set on the CM Cosmos, if I may ask Why? It's a very large pricey (extortionate) case with not a lot going for it would you consider a better alternative?

I'd say if you dropped the case for something else say the Corsair Obsidian 500 series https://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/corsair_obsidian_500d_review/1

Then reuse your current PSU you'd save around £275 and I'd definitely go with the 8700K just for epeen props.

Hi thank you for your feed back I just thought new rig new psu just in case

Why are you buying such an old CPU and motherboard?

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Easier to write a list rather than expecting people to click all those links.

You need to help us to help you

Hi TTL

Sorry that my post was not how you would like it i have not been on your forum for a bit and keeping up with the tech etc and the forum rules as my dad has been seriously ill and then he passed away last week.

I agree with Wraith, if your PSU still works there isn't much need to replace it. You could save money by not purchasing a new CPU and go for a Ryzen 2nd Gen processor.

With a Ryzen 2nd Gen processor you will have some notable architectural enhancements and better high-speed DDR4 memory support. Beyond that you will also get a decent stock cooling solution, especially on the 2700X. TBH, overclocking doesn't even get you that much for the 2700X in a lot of cases.

What are you using this system for? TBH I would stay clear from an Intel i7 7800X, as the 8700K is a much better 6-core Intel processor and games a lot better than X299 (which uses a different cache structure).

If you let us know your use case we can give you better hardware recommendations.

Thank for the reply it will would be used for Gaming & photo / video editing.