Recommendation for DIY build

[panda_hippo]

I am planning to get a new computer for 1440p 144hz gaming. Not planning to do any overclocking. My budget is around $1500 (will be great if it can go lower). I would like some advice on the components:

Processor: Intel Core i5-7500

Motherboard: Not sure, please advise

Memory: Prefer high clock speed DDR4 (2 x 8GB)

Graphics card: GTX 1070, please recommend the brand

Storage: Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme 256GB (Reuse from current system)

Optical drive: LG GH22NS40 (Reuse from current system)

Casing: Looking at CM Masterbox 5/NZXT S340 Elite/Fractal Design Define S

Power supply unit: Not sure, please advise

Audio: ASUS Essence STX II

 

[Rashkae]

1. For CPU/Mobo I'd recommend also looking at Ryzen.

2. For DDR4, if you look at the tests, anything above 3000 does not offer performance improvements - you can save some money here.

3. Get a Zotac here from HWZ, the 1070 in the SG shops is crazy expensive.

 

[panda_hippo]

1. For CPU/Mobo I'd recommend also looking at Ryzen.

My current computer is already down, I can't afford to wait as I use it for work too.

Thanks for the tips though, I will look at the Zotac.

 

[singupingu]

Zotac lobang for you. Go Qoo10 apply 2% shop coupon and $100 cart coupon.

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[morkutao]

psu wise, take a look at http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html.

sorts out the tier list and to which psu you should be looking at.

 

[Krabs.]

i5-7500 can sustain that high FPS in cpu intensive games ?