New Photography/Gaming/Streaming Rig Proposal

[Snipeye]

Another quick update. Secured two more parts:

RAM for $166.99
CPU Cooler for $19.99 (after $10 MIR)

Got CPU, Mobo, GPU, PSU, and OS to get still. Officially over 50% bought.

 

[Simon]

Progress! Always exciting. Although staring at boxes of PC parts and not getting to build would make me very anxious

 

[Snipeye]

GPU Secured!

https://www.evga.com/products/product.aspx?pn=08G-P4-6183-KR
B&H Photo had it in stock for $680. First time in a LONGGGGG time that I saw a GPU at MSRP (even if it has adjusted upwards since it's original price debut...)

 

[Simon]

Perhaps a sign the end of extreme pricing is slowly coming to an end. Seems like a solid price for one to me! Good find

 

[Snipeye]

Picked up the CPU, Mobo, PSU, and OS today. So I got all the parts now! Think I'll go ahead and prep-make the build tomorrow for Easter, sans GPU, just to make sure it all works and starts up.

Prices:

i7-8700K $319.99
EVGA 750 G2 PSU: $124.99 ($20 Rebate available)
Asus-Strix Z370-E Mobo $179.99 (change from Gigabyte due to recommendation from another builder and slightly cheaper than Gigabyte board ($20 more at the Microcenter store)
Windows 10 Pro $139.99

I'll do a total in a follow-up post once I figure out the taxes too on my purchases. Current PCPartpicker Prices:
Base Total: $2259.95
Mail-in Rebates: -$40.00
Total: $2219.95

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/qCdfHh

 

[Simon]

I've had very good luck with Asus boards, so definitely cool with the switch

Excited to see this come together at last!