can someone spec me a pc for 400-500

[tonyt3rry]

I only need a motherboard ram and cpu thanks. Ive not got a clue what x board has over z board last time I bought a pc was back when I got my 3570k

 

[tonyt3rry]

Z270 boards will be what you're looking at, these will allow overclocking if you want to do that (I assume with your current K processors you have overclocked). Also what cooling do you currently have on your CPU? You might be able to re-use it if you have the correct brackets and its suitable.

As for spec, I think you have 2 options, budget Z270 board and i7 7700K with 16gb 3000mhz ram will be over budget by £40-50. Or go with an i5 7600K, slightly better Z270 board and the same ram for a bit less than £500.

Assuming worst case (no cooler to re-use) and sticking to the budget. Obviously check case can take the 150mm cooler height (relatively short so I would hope its fine).

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Team Group Night Hawk LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Red Light (THRD4= £89.99
• 1 x Gigabyte GA-Z270-Gaming K3 Intel Z270 (Socket 1151) DDR4 ATX Motherboard= £131.99
• 1 x Intel Core i5-7600K 3.80GHz (Kaby Lake) Socket LGA1151 Processor - Retail= £239.99
• 1 x Cryorig H7 Single Tower Heatsink with 120mm Fan= £32.99

Total: £494.96
(includes shipping: £0.00)
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I have a kraken x52 brand new in box got that today along with the hue+ I never really overclocked it I have in the past but never wanted to keep it at it because of heat and being paranoid of it. with me not needing a cooler would the rog z270f be a good upgrade since I would be knocking off 33 quid on the cooler. do them ram sticks come in white? im trying to go away from the red and black themes

 

[tonyt3rry]

Yes the ram also come in white but out of stock at the moment. There are 2 non led T Force variants for £10 more if you want to take a look at them instead. Yep that ROG board would be fine no issues there, whatever you prefer, it would look good with the T Force ram actually

with the ram im a bit confused the board says it is 3000 mhz (OC) im confused with that I was looking at the corsair domintor ram the metal would go nice with the ram and my 1070 founders could you explain that for me please. would getting 4x4gb be better than getting 2 x 8gb I know that will bring it more over budget I just dont want to regret anything and end up having to sell or have something sit in a box when i change my mind thanks