Looking for a new build need advise

mowat18 · 7 Jul 2017 at 22:18

Hi I'm looking to do a complete new build. I have already picked up a Strix Gtx 1070 graphics card so I am in the market for a new case, PSU, Motherboard, Ram and processor. Picking up SSD from local store so I'm sorted for that. I'm looking for a good cooling system and I was hoping to have a Full Size windowed case to show off components.

My Current build is an NZXT Phantom Enthusiast case, Gigabyte Z97X-Gaming 7 Mobo, Intel i7-4790k CPU @ 4.GHz, 16gig DDR3 Ram and a 700 watt PSU.

I'm looking at a budget of £1200.00 Max but it would be nice to keep it a little bit lower.

It's been a while since I've upgraded anything so I'm struggling to pick parts...

Any help is appreciated.

Cheers!

lee32uk · 7 Jul 2017 at 23:10

Hi

What is wrong with your current i7 4790K setup ?

mowat18 · 7 Jul 2017 at 23:13

Nothing currently, I've got the upgrade bug and I'm planning on passing the old one onto my other half so we can game together.

lee32uk · 7 Jul 2017 at 23:28

Ah right ok.

Here is a Kaby Lake one with a Full Tower case and a 240mm water cooler.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Midi Tower Case - Black= £139.99
1 x Gigabyte GA-Z270XP-SLI Intel Z270 (Socket 1151) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £136.99
1 x Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz (Kaby Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail= £349.99
1 x Team Group Dark T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TDGED416G300= £119.99
1 x Super Flower Leadex GOLD 550W Fully Modular '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply - Black= £89.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H100i GTX 240mm High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler = £89.99
- AM4 Bracket:Unwanted

Total: £941.64
(includes shipping: £14.70)

Or if you fancy a Ryzen build

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Midi Tower Case - Black= £139.99
1 x Team Group Dark T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TDGED416G300= £119.99
1 x Super Flower Leadex GOLD 550W Fully Modular '80 Plus Gold' Power Supply - Black= £89.99
1 x Corsair Hydro H100i GTX 240mm High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler = £89.99
- AM4 Bracket:Corsair AM4 Brackets
1 x AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 1700 3.70GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £299.99
1 x Gigabyte Aorus GA-AX370-Gaming 5 AMD X370 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £179.99

Total: £934.64
(includes shipping: £14.70)

Both specs support SLI although you would need a 750W psu for that. If you just plan on running a single gpu then you can go with a cheaper Z270 board for the Intel spec or a B350 one for the Ryzen.

You could also drop the R7 1700 down to the R5 1600 if you are just gaming.