Suggestion on Intel 8th Generation Build

[Swetank Saroj]

Dear All,

As my existing laptop is gone kaput after 7 years, its time for me to realize my long cherished dream for a nice desktop. I stay in Hyderabad and open for suggestions to buy online or locally and can even ask my relative to search in Delhi market. Also thinking to get the items from USA if possible. getting the RAM and SSD is quite easy for me.

Please find my replies below.

1. What is the purpose of the computer? What all applications and games are you going to run? (Stupid answers like 'gaming' or 'office work' will not work. Be exact. Which games? Which applications? Avoid the word 'et cetera.')
Ans: Gaming: Witcher series (1,2,3); Tomb Raider, Max Payne 3, Assasins Creed (all games). Programming and software like SAS 9.4, R & Python.

2. What is your overall budget? If you can extend a bit for a more balanced configuration, then mention this too.
Ans: Tricky. It's now 1.25 lac because no point in saving 20K.

3. Planning to overclock?
Ans: NO (Because I may not have the time and patience)

4. Which Operating System are you planning to use?
Ans: Windows 10

5. How much is hard drive space needed?
Ans: 250 M.2 & 1 TB HDD. What is preferable M.2 + HDD or one single SSD of 1 TB

6. Do you want to buy a monitor? If yes, please mention which screen size and resolution do you want. If you already have a monitor and want to reuse it, again mention the size and resolution of the monitor you have.
Ans: No not now. May opt for Acer predator or a double monitor set-up after 1 year. As of now, I would be using it on my VU UHD TV. (I kind of understand the limitations)

7. Which components you DON'T want to buy or which components you already have and plan on reusing?
Ans: No Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse & Monitor

8. When are you planning to buy the system?
Ans: Definitely by Jan 2018. Someone is traveling so will get my M.2 NVME and G.Skill Trident Z RAM from the USA

9. Have you ever built a desktop before or will this be done by an assembler?
Ans: Yes. (Many, but the last one was 2008.) Have dis-assembled and reassembled my laptop >10 times.

10. Where do you live? Are you buying locally? Are you open to buying stuff from online shops if you don't get locally?
Ans: Hyderabad. I can get it locally or online or from USA (only items like M.2 SSD, RAM at max GTX 1070)

11. Anything else which you would like to say?
Ans: This is not a troll. I am confused whether I opt for ASUS STRIX or GIGABYTE AORUS. SHould I get my GTX 1070 or 1080 from the USA as the price difference is huge? If everything goes as planned then I will have my Graphics card Ram and Disk Drive from the USA by the end of December.

 

[Swetank Saroj]

This is what I have decide to get as my desktop configuration:

CPU Core i5 - 8600K
MoBo GIGABYTE Z370 AORUS Ultra Gaming
RAM G.SKILL Trident Z RGB Series DDR4 Memory Module (8GB X 2pcs, 3200Mhz) USA
Storage Samsung M.2 960 EVO ( 250Gb) + WD Blue 1 Tb
Graphics Card GIGABYTE GTX 1080 N1080WF3OC-8GD 8GB USA
Cabinet Coolermaster MasterBox 5 (One Side Tempered Glass)
PSU CORSAIR RM650X 650W
Power Backup APC BX1000CI-IN Back-UPS 1.1kVA, 230V

Kindly let me know whether the powerback can manage my desktop and 50" VU LED TV for 2 minutes before the power back-up kicks-in.

Following items have been ordered from US, hopefully will receive all of them by end of December, 2017.

M.2 960 (Samsung) *www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYFKX41/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Gigabyte AORUS GTX 1080 (Rev 2.0) *www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0748KG9CK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

Gigabyte AORUS Z370 Ultra Gaming MoBo
*www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075LC78QK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

G.Skill Trident Z RGB (2*8GB @ 3200MHz)
*www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MTDEYHU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=ALSNNIPTIUDG2&psc=1

Waiting for the inputs from other knowledgeable persons. Kindly pitch-in

 

[whitestar_999]

A 600VA UPS for 1070/1080!!You need at least 1100VA UPS & that too not connected to your 50" LED TV.Similarly, go for 750W PSU especially with 1080.Also 1070 or 1080, it depends on which resolution you are aiming for.I am not a gamer so can't say for sure but from whatever I read here & other places, a 1080 is required if you are aiming for playing at 4K resolution.As for your TV back up, use a home inverter.UPS is not meant for 50" LED TVs.

 

[Swetank Saroj]

A 600VA UPS for 1070/1080!!You need at least 1100VA UPS & that too not connected to your 50" LED TV.Similarly go for 750W PSU especially with 1080.Also 1070 or 1080,it depends on which resolution you are aiming for.I am not a gamer so can't say for sure but from whatever I read here & other places,a 1080 is required if you are aiming for playing at 4K resolution.As for your TV backup,use home inverter.UPS is not meant for 50" LED TVs.

Thank for your suggestion. I live in a gated community and so the power back-up kick-in within 30 seconds. I got your point and will do the necessary research before getting the final UPS. Till date my TV is anyways without any stabilizer or UPS since last 1.5 years.

 

[bssunilreddy]

Budget -126K

Intel Core i5 8400 -14500,
Gigabyte Z370 Auros Ultra Gaming -15000,
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB(8GBx2) 3200Mhz -14000,
Corsair CX650M -6000,
Antec P8 Tempered Glass Panel -4500,
Zotac GTX1080 8GB Amp -44500,
Crucial MX300 1050GB SSD -22000,
APC 1.1 KVA -5500.
TOTAL -1,26,000.

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Budget -126K

Intel Core i5 8400 -14500,
Gigabyte Z370 Auros Ultra Gaming -15000,
Antec P8 Tempered Glass Panel -4500,
Crucial MX300 1050GB SSD -22000,

Weird AF choices.
No need to pair 8400 with Z370. 8700k is better option. Why cheap out on the case? 22k for SSD on 120k budget is plain stupid. 120-256 GB SSD is more than enough, can be paired with 3.5" HDD and budget saved can be utilized on other parts. Optane option is also present in case mobo has 2 m.2 slots.

 

[Swetank Saroj]

Budget -126K

Intel Core i5 8400 -14500,
Gigabyte Z370 Auros Ultra Gaming -15000,
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 16GB(8GBx2) 3200Mhz -14000,
Corsair CX650M -6000,
Antec P8 Tempered Glass Panel -4500,
Zotac GTX1080 8GB Amp -44500,
Crucial MX300 1050GB SSD -22000,
APC 1.1 KVA -5500.
TOTAL -1,26,000.

Thank you for your input.

Do let me know the store location for the following items whose prices you have mentioned.

Intel Core i5 8400 -14500
APC 1.1 KVA -5500
Corsair CX650M -6000,
Antec P8 Tempered Glass Panel -4500

 

[Swetank Saroj]

Weird AF choices.
No need to pair 8400 with Z370. 8700k is better option. Why cheap out on the case? 22k for SSD on 120k budget is plain stupid. 120-256 GB SSD is more than enough, can be paired with 3.5" HDD and budget saved can be utilized on other parts. Optane option is also present in case mobo has 2 m.2 slots.

What you mean "Weird AF choices" ?

8700K is out of budget. Since I am able to get 4 major parts from USA, will may move to 8500K

 

[bssunilreddy]

Thank you for your input.

Do let me know the store location for the following items whose prices you have mentioned.

Intel Core i5 8400 -14500
APC 1.1 KVA -5500
Corsair CX650M -6000,
Antec P8 Tempered Glass Panel -4500

*mdcomputers.in/

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[SaiyanGoku]

What you mean "Weird AF choices" ?

He suggested a cheap case but a 22k ssd
Edit: Total goes above 130k for that config.

8700K is out of budget. Since I am able to get 4 major parts from USA, will may move to 8500K

You could get either a lower end Z370 mobo since you won't be overclocking or get 8600k in case you don't want to spend more on the CPU.

 

[Swetank Saroj]

He suggested a cheap case but a 22k ssd
Edit: Total goes above 130k for that config.


You could get either a lower end Z370 mobo since you won't be overclocking or get 8600k in case you don't want to spend more on the CPU.

OK.

Do let me know a better one. I finally opted for Samsung M.2 960 250 GB and will add HDD of 1TB. I might upgrade to 8600K. But need a future proof cabinet which can manage liquid cook RGB fan.
Suggest one for me. Check my original post have already ordered the items.

 

[Swetank Saroj]

www.mdcomputers.in

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Thank You!

Can you please let me know whether this cabinet will be good for 8600K combined with water cooling. Since I have ordered 4 major parts from USA and expecting t get them so I will have budget to increase to 8600K.

 

[gta5]

will you be able to send it back in case a part fails ?

CPU is one of the least failing parts so you can consider that as well getting from there if it saves you enough money

dont pick Corsair CXm.. go with Corsair TX 650m @Rs 6500 or Corsair RM 650x at Rs 8300 preferably if you have budget

 

[Swetank Saroj]

Guyz I need your suggestions and views on the following.

COOLER MASTER MID TOWER CABINET (ATX) - MASTERBOX 5 TRANSPARENT SIDE PANEL (BLACK)

CORSAIR SMPS RM650X - 650 WATT 80 PLUS GOLD CERTIFICATION FULLY MODULAR PSU

 

[gta5]

The ram that you ordered Gskill TridentZ 3200mhz 8gbx2 RGB is showing 239 $ in that amazon link that comes to Rs 15,500 same ram is Rs 16,250 on vedant

RAM G.SKILL 16GB (8GBX2) DDR4 - 3200 MHZ TRIDENT Z RGB SERIES F4-3200C16D-16GTZR

unless Gskill has international warranty this appears to be a bad deal..

buy from vedant or mdcomputers wherever it is cheaper after shipping

POWER SUPPLY CORSAIR RMX SERIES™ RM650X — 650 WATT 80 PLUS® GOLD CERTIFIED FULLY MODULAR PSU

 

[Swetank Saroj]

The ram that you ordered Gskill TridentZ 3200mhz 8gbx2 RGB is showing 239 $ in that amazon link that comes to Rs 15,500 same ram is Rs 16,250 on vedant

RAM G.SKILL 16GB (8GBX2) DDR4 - 3200 MHZ TRIDENT Z RGB SERIES F4-3200C16D-16GTZR

unless Gskill has international warranty this appears to be a bad deal..

buy from vedant or mdcomputers wherever it is cheaper after shipping

POWER SUPPLY CORSAIR RMX SERIES™ RM650X — 650 WATT 80 PLUS® GOLD CERTIFIED FULLY MODULAR PSU

Thanks for sharing the link.

Yes I understand the challenge of not having warranty validity in India. But since I know people who travel frequently can manage it.

My only concern is the items should not be DOA because then it will be a mess for now and things will get delay big time.

 

[Swetank Saroj]

will you be able to send it back in case a part fails ?

CPU is one of the least failing parts so you can consider that as well getting from there if it saves you enough money

dont pick Corsair CXm.. go with Corsair TX 650m @Rs 6500 or Corsair RM 650x at Rs 8300 preferably if you have budget

Yes I understand the challenge of not having warranty validity in India. But since I know people who travel frequently can manage it.

My only concern is the items should not be DOA because then it will be a mess for now and things will get delay big time.

Yes already considered RM650X.

 

[Swetank Saroj]

Since I am getting i58600K as my CPU. Which CPU cooler should I opt?

CoolerMaster Hyper 212X

OR

Arctic Freezer i32CO

I have opted for CoolerMaster MasterBox 5.

Suggestion on LED based RGB fans for Cabinet will be appreciated

 

[ssb1551]

That cabinet has very bad airflow!!

 

[SaiyanGoku]

Since I am getting i58600K as my CPU. Which CPU cooler should I opt?

CoolerMaster Hyper 212X

OR

Arctic Freezer i32CO

I have opted for CoolerMaster MasterBox 5.

Suggestion on LED based RGB fans for Cabinet will be appreciated

NZXT S340 Elite is a better case (don't go for Masterbox Lite 5).
Hyper 212x is ok for moderate overclocks. For OC to 5 GHz or if you just want a quieter pc, consider Noctua NH-D15 or MasterLiquid 240.