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https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FPTbtg PCPartPicker part li...
maize keepsake machete
  02/20/18
- Get an 8700k - You can get a gray market Windows Pro ke...
Citrine wrinkle
  02/20/18
How long to wait for the Titan Xp?
maize keepsake machete
  02/20/18
IIRC, it is a major leap forward. It is out just out of sto...
Citrine wrinkle
  02/20/18
Would i be able to run my pc with the other parts i listed w...
maize keepsake machete
  02/20/18
No. Some have IGPs built in that you could use in the meant...
Citrine wrinkle
  02/20/18
I need a new pc to do personal business/stuff, from files on...
maize keepsake machete
  02/21/18
You don't have a laptop to tie you over?
Citrine wrinkle
  02/21/18
Only my work laptop but my company’s security software preve...
maize keepsake machete
  02/21/18
Can you use cloud services in the meantime?
Citrine wrinkle
  02/21/18
What do you mean? I dont have my data saved anywhere on the ...
maize keepsake machete
  02/21/18
Can you utilize onedrive or Google Drive or other others pla...
Citrine wrinkle
  02/21/18
what do you use your computer for
Lilac Aromatic Garrison Legend
  02/20/18
Will be for gaming
maize keepsake machete
  02/20/18
I rate you as building a PC at the worst possible time ever....
Lake vibrant prole
  02/20/18
Yeah but my current sps all in one desktop PC is dead and i ...
maize keepsake machete
  02/20/18
Prebuilt all-in-one POS to a nearly $3k custom PC??
Lake vibrant prole
  02/20/18
Yes. I figure I’ll spend money for a good PC this time
maize keepsake machete
  02/20/18
Honestly, if you can't wait then get an Xbox One X and wait ...
Citrine wrinkle
  02/20/18
amazed this was a real thread. you have to be retarded to bu...
Tripping vigorous forum
  02/21/18
It's not that hard to get them at near-msrp. Just set an ale...
ungodly station ceo
  02/21/18
Your MAJOR MISTAKE here is getting the Samsung 850 SSD. I ju...
ungodly station ceo
  02/21/18
Do you still have an .edu account? Sign up for UNiDAYS accou...
awkward orchestra pit
  02/21/18
Seriously wait for the next iteration of intel chips later t...
Ruby stimulating school cafeteria gunner
  02/21/18
Seriously, I got my windows 10 pro license for $7. Search e...
Citrine wrinkle
  02/21/18
What if it leaves secret watermarks on LAW documents?
Snowy people who are hurt
  02/21/18
https://slickdeals.net/f/11299387-intel-core-i7-8700k-asus-r...
Citrine wrinkle
  02/23/18
180! Ty brother
maize keepsake machete
  02/24/18
Seriously, keep looking at slickdeals for deals on shit you ...
Citrine wrinkle
  02/24/18
Is PCI Express 4.0 mandatory?
Snowy people who are hurt
  02/24/18
http://genzconsortium.org/?news=gen-z-consortium-announces-t...
Snowy people who are hurt
  02/24/18
looks pretty good. Don't get FOMO. Use it for something mean...
talking locale
  02/24/18


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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:41 PM
Author: maize keepsake machete

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FPTbtg

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FPTbtg

Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/FPTbtg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($321.89 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! - Dark Rock 3 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($61.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.00 @ Amazon)

Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($90.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($90.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Adorama)

Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB SC Black Edition Video Card ($1299.89 @ OutletPC)

Case: Cooler Master - Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($104.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($97.88 @ OutletPC)

Optical Drive: Pioneer - BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.89 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($129.99 @ My Choice Software)

Case Fan: Cooler Master - MasterFan Pro 120 Air Flow RGB 48.8 CFM 120mm Fan ($19.98 @ Amazon)

Total: $2687.06

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-02-20 22:48 EST-0500

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449467)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 10:56 PM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

- Get an 8700k

- You can get a gray market Windows Pro key off of eBay for like $6

- I would get a bigger SSD, get an MLC NVMe drive.

- I would get more RAM

- If you're spending $1300, wait and get the Titan Xp

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449578)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:02 PM
Author: maize keepsake machete

How long to wait for the Titan Xp?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449626)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:05 PM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

IIRC, it is a major leap forward. It is out just out of stock.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449645)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:09 PM
Author: maize keepsake machete

Would i be able to run my pc with the other parts i listed without a graphics card for basic internet browsing, MSFT applications?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449684)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:13 PM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

No. Some have IGPs built in that you could use in the meantime but for dedicated gaming Mobos they usually try to avoid them, iirc. Seriously, just wait a bit.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449717)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 11:23 AM
Author: maize keepsake machete

I need a new pc to do personal business/stuff, from files on my existing hdd. So maybe I’ll just build one without a video card for now

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35451855)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 11:26 AM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

You don't have a laptop to tie you over?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35451877)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 11:32 AM
Author: maize keepsake machete

Only my work laptop but my company’s security software prevents me from transferring datat from my hdd to the laptop. I need the data on my hdd for various things in the next couple of months

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35451916)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 11:37 AM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

Can you use cloud services in the meantime?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35451956)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 11:43 AM
Author: maize keepsake machete

What do you mean? I dont have my data saved anywhere on the cloud.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35452006)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 12:05 PM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

Can you utilize onedrive or Google Drive or other others platforms to hold your data until you get your new rig?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35452147)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:04 PM
Author: Lilac Aromatic Garrison Legend

what do you use your computer for

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449634)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:05 PM
Author: maize keepsake machete

Will be for gaming

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449653)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:05 PM
Author: Lake vibrant prole

I rate you as building a PC at the worst possible time ever. That GPU price is insane

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449650)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:06 PM
Author: maize keepsake machete

Yeah but my current sps all in one desktop PC is dead and i want to build my own now

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449660)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:07 PM
Author: Lake vibrant prole

Prebuilt all-in-one POS to a nearly $3k custom PC??

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449665)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:09 PM
Author: maize keepsake machete

Yes. I figure I’ll spend money for a good PC this time

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449689)



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Date: February 20th, 2018 11:14 PM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

Honestly, if you can't wait then get an Xbox One X and wait for the parts to come available. You'll get more bang for your buck than settling for last gen shit.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35449725)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 11:50 AM
Author: Tripping vigorous forum

amazed this was a real thread. you have to be retarded to buy a gpu right now.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35452058)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 12:07 PM
Author: ungodly station ceo

It's not that hard to get them at near-msrp. Just set an alert on nowinstock.

I bought a GTX 1060 for $250 just a couple weeks ago, and I see a ton of 1080ti's going in the $775 range:

http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/videocards/nvidia/gtx1080ti/full_history.php

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35452159)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 11:25 AM
Author: ungodly station ceo

Your MAJOR MISTAKE here is getting the Samsung 850 SSD. I just took mine out and put it in my wife's laptop for an 960 EVO. The speed difference is extremely noticeable.

SATA sucks donkey balls; go NVMe.

Also, luckily for you, Evo 960 is on sale:

https://slickdeals.net/f/11283007-500gb-samsung-960-evo-m-2-nvme-pci-e-3-0-solid-state-drive-200-free-shipping?src=featured-cat

EDIT: Passmark confirms MAJOR DIFFERENCE.

EVO 850 - 4,130 benchmark

EV0 960 - 14,176

https://www.harddrivebenchmark.net/hdd.php?hdd=Samsung%20SSD%20850%20EVO%20250GB&id=8747

vs

https://www.harddrivebenchmark.net/hdd.php?hdd=Samsung%20SSD%20960%20EVO%20500GB&id=13235111

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35451874)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 11:32 AM
Author: awkward orchestra pit

Do you still have an .edu account? Sign up for UNiDAYS account and they give you 20% off Samsung products. You can get the 250GB 960 EVO NVMe for $108 and the 500GB one for $180. Like the guy above mentioned, the NVMe is 100% worth the price difference.

Noctua coolers are the best, but be Quiet isn't bad.

Get the 8600K. You'll save some money vs. the 7700k, it's better than the 7700k and it's not worth the $$$ to upgrade to the 8700k.

Get at least 1,000 watt power supply.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35451922)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 11:34 AM
Author: Ruby stimulating school cafeteria gunner

Seriously wait for the next iteration of intel chips later this year. 10 nm and the spectre and meltdown vulnerabilities will be fixed. If you absolutely need a basic machine right now buy a cheapo celeron rig for the time being, maybe something like a nuc that you can convert into a media server once you build your main rig. If you're interested I can get you a w10 pro license for $20.

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-NUC5CPYH-Graphics-2-5-Inch-BOXNUC5CPYH/dp/B00XPVRR5M

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35451936)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 12:19 PM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

Seriously, I got my windows 10 pro license for $7. Search ebay.

Everything else isn't wrong.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35452251)



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Date: February 21st, 2018 12:23 PM
Author: Snowy people who are hurt

What if it leaves secret watermarks on LAW documents?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35452269)



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Date: February 23rd, 2018 11:56 PM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

https://slickdeals.net/f/11299387-intel-core-i7-8700k-asus-rog-strix-z370-e-atx-motherboard-corsair-vengeance-lpx-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3000-newegg-combo-600

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35475040)



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Date: February 24th, 2018 12:04 AM
Author: maize keepsake machete

180! Ty brother

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35475084)



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Date: February 24th, 2018 12:19 AM
Author: Citrine wrinkle

Seriously, keep looking at slickdeals for deals on shit you need for your rig. Computer components come up all the time.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35475144)



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Date: February 24th, 2018 6:46 AM
Author: Snowy people who are hurt

Is PCI Express 4.0 mandatory?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35476023)



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Date: February 24th, 2018 6:54 AM
Author: Snowy people who are hurt

http://genzconsortium.org/?news=gen-z-consortium-announces-the-public-release-of-its-core-specification-1-0

hmm

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35476029)



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Date: February 24th, 2018 7:00 AM
Author: talking locale

looks pretty good. Don't get FOMO. Use it for something meaningful.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3899074&forum_id=2#35476033)