(Part 2) Top products from r/PCBuilds

Looks pretty good to me but I think a few small changes could get a little better value.

I'd suggest getting the 3000 or 3200MHz versions of your RAM instead of 2666. It's literally two dollars more on Amazon. for 3000.

You could possibly save a bit of money with a different motherboard, but if you like that particular one it should work great. I don't have any specific recommendations because I don't know if there's anything specific you needed that that board has.

Personally I don't like having have two different drives for OS and any programs, so I'd just go with a single 1TB 970 Evo for $228 and a HDD with no 2.5" SSD. Or to save a bit go with a HP EX920 for 38 bucks less. With either choice, enough super fast NVMe storage to fit the OS and every single program you'd realistically ever install is worth the loss of 250GB space total when you are also getting a massive storage HDD with several TB.



You could definitely save on the PSU unless you plan on getting a second 1080ti in SLI. A high end 8700k/single 1080ti system running CPU, GPU, and storage stress tests simultaneously would still be unlikely to ever hit 500W, and in real world usage would rarely pull over 400W. You could definitely save on the PSU while still having plenty of headroom. I definitely wouldn't go lower than 500 or 550, but there are plenty of top-tier brands of 650 and 750W Gold or Plat rated PSUs for much less than $140. EVGA's Supernova G2 and G3 are around 90 bucks for top quality with a 10-year warranty and gold efficiency.
Even the normal black colored 850W Corsair RMx is thirty bucks cheaper thatn the $140 white one you picked, which would pay for the other upgrades, and you usually don't even see the PSU or its wiring any more as most cases have a PSU shroud including the SPEC-OMEGA RGB you chose.

I'm not a fan of that case's plastic Transformers look, but if you like it, other than aesthetics it seems like it has every feature you'd want in a case. IMO NZXT's H500i looks a lot cleaner while still having built in controllable RGB and a glass side panel and is also 20 bucks cheaper without having to fill out a rebate form. If you do that though, I'd suggest getting one of NZXT's AIO CPU coolers instead of Corsair's to work with their LED sync software. Usually makes sense to try and keep sync-able RGB stuff the same brand for compatibility.

Everything you already have selected should work great together but some tweaks would get you a better deal for what you're paying.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079JSKCW3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075SBFGRB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VB3Y89E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BP7RQTT/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013JPLOQQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DJ6A88G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYGFRL6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSMTN31/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0759FTRZL/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ARGXM0Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Total as of right now for available purchase is around $800 with out taxes! I spent $742! I just put things i want into my cart on amazon and when the price drops i buy! I do shop around other websites and amazon still was the better choice and with free non-prime shipping! who cares if it comes two days later than normal. shoot ive had things come after two days with the free shipping.

If you have the extra money get a Noctua. They make different version depending on how much space you have. Very high-quality parts. The mounting system is very nice and they will provide new hardware for new mounting designs when they come out.

Here are a few of their popular ones. They make more so check out their website.

https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NH-D15-SE-AM4-Premium-Grade-Cooler/dp/B01NC06ZYT/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1539206864&sr=1-3&keywords=NH-D15

https://www.amazon.com/noctua-D-Type-Premium-Cooling-NH-D15S/dp/B00XUVGLEU/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1539207013&sr=1-3&keywords=NH-D15S

https://www.amazon.com/noctua-NH-U12S-Noctua-CPU-Cooler/dp/B00C9EYVGY

You could get a dock like this that you can mount the drive and connect via usb to your current system. Check the connections on the drive to make sure they are SATA connections. https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Docking-Thunderbolt-compatible/dp/B0099TX7O4/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1521510179&sr=1-10&keywords=sata+hdd+dock

1. You have 2 different motherboards on the list
   
2. You need ddr4 ram (prefer 3200mhz DDR4 ram, Ryzen loves 3200mhz.
   
3. Swap out the hard drive for this https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_HuQyzb9EMQ2YD
   

cheap case:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LIDU5S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Better budget memory:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TY6A1P0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

OK, that makes sense then. I would reccomend this. Or really any of the options there. I have the 212 Evo personally and have never had any issues even under heavy loads with a 4 year old pc.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B2HH7G0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1482630333&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=144hz+monitor+1080p&dpPl=1&dpID=41lkIdf1gCL&ref=plSrch
Was thinking this one I've heard good things about it

I'd research your mobo and see what the highest RAM clock speed it supports and go with a RAM upgrade, CPU if possible. Also there are a few sales on SSDs at the moment.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E250B-AM/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509497720&sr=8-3&keywords=samsung+ssd+250gb

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-1x8GB-Desktop-Memory/dp/B005T63BJM/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1509497850&sr=1-1&keywords=corsair+ram+ddr+8gb

It's all based on what your mobo can handle, so research the max cpu architecture and ram speed and go with either of those.

Something like this?:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CRJSW7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_eIpOBb0EWYK3C

Are you talking about something like this

IIRC SATA (data) cables can’t be split. If you’re talking about just the SATA power cable, I wouldn’t worry about anything. If you’re talking about data, I ran into this same issue a while back. Found a pci-e card with two sata ports on it pretty cheap and it worked right out of the box. I believe this is the one I have.

https://www.amazon.com/IO-Crest-2-port-Controller-SY-PEX40039/dp/B005B0A6ZS

http://www.amazon.com/XTracPads-Ripper-XXL-Desktop-Gaming/dp/B000HTDBWI

This one?

Get one of these https://www.amazon.com/AGPtek-Drive-Adapter-Converter-External/dp/B00BIE996S/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1521585067&sr=8-5&keywords=ide+to+usb&dpID=51ap6s9o3qL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Plug it up, get your data off and throw it in a drawer somewhere. if you computer often... youll probably need it again someday.

Would these be what I'm looking for? Corsair CP-8920050 Standard Power Cable Kit, White https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00BJMDISO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vPx9BbJ82XWNS

I had found this part and thought it should work: [Corsair fan](Corsair Hydro Series High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler H60 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0HZMGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NhXQybB8E5S0E)

Here is my intended build setup!

-processor (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CLBZAHY?vs=1)

-motherboard (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0054U7HIO?vs=1)

-memory (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00J8E8ZLK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482941673&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=8%2Bgb%2Bddr3%2B1333&dpPl=1&dpID=41ZAB5tT6iL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1#immersive-view_1482942497181)

-graphics processing unit (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MF7EQJZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482939168&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gtx+960&dpPl=1&dpID=51uQKREz3vL&ref=plSrch)

-storage SSHD (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IEKG2HM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482941137&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=hard+drive+for+gaming+pc&dpPl=1&dpID=41QXqM1QTTL&ref=plSrch)

• power supply (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H33SFJU/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482940757&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=500+watt+psu&dpPl=1&dpID=51PiQrWaNjL&ref=plSrch)
  
  
• case (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T4BWV6C/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
  
  
• monitor (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DZT96C6/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1482942190&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=gaming+pc+monitor&dpPl=1&dpID=41LilP5eBqL&ref=plSrch)

Would this work?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarTech-com-DVI-D-Active-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00C93JQXS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482697138&sr=8-1&keywords=StarTech.com+DVI2VGAE+1920x1200+DVI-D+to+VGA+Active+Adapter+Converter+Cable

Also, how much performance would I lose if I chose to use this?
Like, would it be disgustingly bad or would there just be a slight almost unnoticeable decrease in performance?