08-09-2017, 08:50 PM
The Vision:
Build a super-sleek computer as wedding/birthday gift for Sasha's soon-to-be hubby.
The Budget:
Up to around $2,100 CAD (Roughly $1,700 USD)
NOTE: Interested in helping increase Sasha's budget? Send a contribution via our Tip Jar and mark it for Sasha's Computer Build.
Videos:
Hardware Criteria:
CPU
Intel 7th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processor i7-7700K (BX80677I77700K)
http://amzn.to/2w0IhhH ($429.90 CAD)
Motherboard
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO/Whetstone LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 U.2 USB 3.1 Z170 ATX with gaming mousepad Motherboards MAXIMUS VIII HERO/WHETSTONE
http://amzn.to/2vVc1Os ($262.99 CAD)
Cooler
Thermaltake Contac Silent 12 150W Intel/AMD with AM4 Support 120mm PWM CPU Cooler CL-P039-AL12BL-A
http://amzn.to/2w0SXg7 ($29.99 CAD)
RAM
Kingston Technology HyperX FURY Black 32GB 2666MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM Kit of 2 (HX426C16FBK2/32)
http://amzn.to/2iquopL ($407.26 CAD)
Operating System M.2 SSD
Kingston Digital 240GB SSDNow M.2 SATA 6Gbps (Single Side) SM2280S3G2/240G
http://amzn.to/2w2H0YU ($141.15)
Data SATA SSD
Kingston HyperX Savage 960GB SSD SATA 3 2.5 (7mm height) Solid Sate Drive Bundle Kit (SHSS3B7A/960G)
http://amzn.to/2vpscQI ($487.04 CAD)
GPU
ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 O8GB Dual-fan OC Edition 4K/VR Ready Dual HDMI DP 1.4 Gaming Graphics Card (DUAL-GTX1070-O8G)
http://amzn.to/2g2RfH8 ($549.99 CAD)
PSU
Corsair RMx Series, RM850x, 850 Watt (850W), Fully Modular Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified, 10 Year Warranty
http://amzn.to/2g2GrJi ($178.44 CAD)
Chassis
Thermaltake Versa C22 Black Edition
http://amzn.to/2fYY2ll ($99.99 CAD)
Keyboard/Mouse
TENMOS F1 Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo Set with Waterproof Keyboard and Wireless computer Mouse for Mac/PC/Laptop(Red&Black)
http://amzn.to/2uYGpc2 ($39.99 CAD)
Miscellaneous Supplies
ARTIC MX-4 Thermal Compound
http://amzn.to/2vWSueX ($5.99 CAD)
Total:
$2,632.73
OVER BUDGET by $532.73
Would you like to help Sasha by adding to her budget? Please donate to Sasha's Computer Build as a wedding gift to her and Dave: https://donate.category5.tv
Please post your suggestions, recommendations, and discussion.
Build a super-sleek computer as wedding/birthday gift for Sasha's soon-to-be hubby.
The Budget:
Up to around $2,100 CAD (Roughly $1,700 USD)
NOTE: Interested in helping increase Sasha's budget? Send a contribution via our Tip Jar and mark it for Sasha's Computer Build.
Videos:
Hardware Criteria:
- Full-sized Tower is fine.
- Needs HDMI output for existing 4K 60" TV.
- Fast and future ready.
- Chassis should be very sleek/beautiful. LED's, visual appeal.
- Chassis must have top or front USB 3.x ports.
- RAID 1 for file storage, SSD for OS.
- Linux compatible.
- Wireless keyboard and mouse.
- Able to handle the future addition of VR goggles (such as Oculus Rift).
- A Linux OS that is not too far of a stretch for a Windows user, but is sleek enough to impress guests with its flashy features.
- Kodi video playback up to 4K.
- Does not need a monitor: will use the existing 4K 60" TV.
CPU
Intel 7th Gen Intel Core Desktop Processor i7-7700K (BX80677I77700K)
http://amzn.to/2w0IhhH ($429.90 CAD)
Motherboard
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO/Whetstone LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI M.2 U.2 USB 3.1 Z170 ATX with gaming mousepad Motherboards MAXIMUS VIII HERO/WHETSTONE
http://amzn.to/2vVc1Os ($262.99 CAD)
Cooler
Thermaltake Contac Silent 12 150W Intel/AMD with AM4 Support 120mm PWM CPU Cooler CL-P039-AL12BL-A
http://amzn.to/2w0SXg7 ($29.99 CAD)
RAM
Kingston Technology HyperX FURY Black 32GB 2666MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM Kit of 2 (HX426C16FBK2/32)
http://amzn.to/2iquopL ($407.26 CAD)
Operating System M.2 SSD
Kingston Digital 240GB SSDNow M.2 SATA 6Gbps (Single Side) SM2280S3G2/240G
http://amzn.to/2w2H0YU ($141.15)
Data SATA SSD
Kingston HyperX Savage 960GB SSD SATA 3 2.5 (7mm height) Solid Sate Drive Bundle Kit (SHSS3B7A/960G)
http://amzn.to/2vpscQI ($487.04 CAD)
GPU
ASUS GeForce GTX 1070 O8GB Dual-fan OC Edition 4K/VR Ready Dual HDMI DP 1.4 Gaming Graphics Card (DUAL-GTX1070-O8G)
http://amzn.to/2g2RfH8 ($549.99 CAD)
PSU
Corsair RMx Series, RM850x, 850 Watt (850W), Fully Modular Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified, 10 Year Warranty
http://amzn.to/2g2GrJi ($178.44 CAD)
Chassis
Thermaltake Versa C22 Black Edition
http://amzn.to/2fYY2ll ($99.99 CAD)
Keyboard/Mouse
TENMOS F1 Wireless Gaming Keyboard and Mouse Combo Set with Waterproof Keyboard and Wireless computer Mouse for Mac/PC/Laptop(Red&Black)
http://amzn.to/2uYGpc2 ($39.99 CAD)
Miscellaneous Supplies
ARTIC MX-4 Thermal Compound
http://amzn.to/2vWSueX ($5.99 CAD)
Total:
$2,632.73
OVER BUDGET by $532.73
Would you like to help Sasha by adding to her budget? Please donate to Sasha's Computer Build as a wedding gift to her and Dave: https://donate.category5.tv
Please post your suggestions, recommendations, and discussion.
Robbie Ferguson // The Bald Nerd
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