Khorvis builds a new computer OR Big pile of smelly parts

[Khorvis]

Once upon a time, Khorvis would upgrade his computer parts on a regular basis, keeping up with the curve, and spending many dollars.

Then came the dark times...

I have not really upgraded my PC in about 6 whole years. It's time to invest!

Here are a few important components that I am looking to purchase over the next week. Please speak up if you think that I am wasting money or time.

CPU: Intel i7-7700K from my old i7-2600

Motherboard: MSI Z270

HDD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB solid state drive from my old physical disc

RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB from my 8GB of whatever

I'm not entirely sure about the RAM. It seems a little pricey, but I don't want to skimp. I have an Nvidia GTX 1060 for a video card, so that is fine for now.

[Canaie]

MMO champion system guides are still pretty nice. I would recommend an Asus motherboard instead, though Loop is having a bad experience with their service department.

[Khorvis]

I've revised my part list after reading through those MMO Champion guides. The order is in, parts are shipping! I went with the new i7 and an M2 drive for the OS. Fancy!

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($388.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($101.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($184.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($127.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC - Q2778VQE 27.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)

[Canaie]

Might want to throw in a regular HDD at some point as well, or maybe an external USB one,

[Khorvis]

Yea, I've got a few regular HDDs sitting around for storing non-essential stuff. Also, I listed the wrong RAM - I bought the 3000mhz version. Now I just need to figure out how overclocking works.

[Sunderpalm]

Might I suggest this for you monitor. The 144hz will be so sexy on that rig. I got this for myself after Ruuki built her new pc. Worth every penny.