InCrYsIs Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 So I haven't built a new PC in a long time so here is what I went with: New PC: Intel i7 8700k ASUS ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING Aura RGB 16GB DDR-4 2400 Corsair Vengeance LPX Asus ROG Strix Geforce 1080 Intel 545 series 512GB SSD, Thermaltake Toughpower Grand RGB 750W Gold Full Modular PS Corsair Hydro Series H55 120mm Liquid CPU Cooler Old PC Intel i7 3700k Asus Maximus Gene IV 16GB DDR 3 Gskill Ripjaws EVGA 980 FTW Samsung 512 EVO Corsair HX 700 Watt PS Hyper Evo 212 Cooler So parts have been ordered, anyone have an opinion on what I went with? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp9801 Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 That looks like a very solid new build. Is the RAM a 2x8GB kit? The H55 should be good for some nice overclocking, then can step up to more if you want to push it further. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braegnok Posted February 24, 2018 Posted February 24, 2018 Nice looking hardware upgrade,.. your going to enjoy your fps boost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCrYsIs Posted February 27, 2018 Posted February 27, 2018 That looks like a very solid new build. Is the RAM a 2x8GB kit? The H55 should be good for some nice overclocking, then can step up to more if you want to push it further. Yes 2x8 in case I want to go 32gb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCrYsIs Posted February 27, 2018 Posted February 27, 2018 Nice looking hardware upgrade,.. your going to enjoy your fps boost. Yeah, I probably could have gotten some more out of this system but it's been long enough. I'll post some numbers once I get everything squared away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InCrYsIs Posted March 1, 2018 Posted March 1, 2018 Got it all put together, all software is installed. I ran some 3dmark tests and it runs so smooth at 1440 with everything jacked. I will say this, it's not as much as an improvement from my last rig as I thought it would be. I'll post some screenshots tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccokeman Posted March 5, 2018 Posted March 5, 2018 Looks like a solid build. Im using the Z370 platform for my Video card test rig and it is an improvement over the Z170 rig I was using. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Posted March 6, 2018 Posted March 6, 2018 So that H55 water cooler is keeping your temps down at stock? That water cooler is for previous generation intel processors not for the 8th generation. I would of went with a 240mm radiator or 360mm. H100i or the H110i/115i. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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