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Your Z170x board supports an i5-8400, but confirm compatibility with your specific BIOS version. Check the latest motherboard documentation or manufacturer site for exact requirements.
Your motherboard isn't compatible with the 8400 processor. The Z170 chipset only works with CPUs from the 6th and 7th generation. You'd need a different model such as the Z370.
Consider Ryzen options instead of the latest Intel models. A good fit could be a PCPartPicker list with items like the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, MSI B450 ATX motherboard, and G.Skill memory. Prices are clear with shipping and taxes included, totaling around $371.
SavageNeo raises valid concerns. For a brand-new CPU, it makes sense to opt for Ryzen 3600 or higher, especially when paired with a newer processor. An i5-8400 wouldn't be worth the effort. Its base frequency is only 2.8 GHz and can reach up to 4.0 GHz, which feels modest. You might want to look at i5-8600 (or similar) or i5-9600 instead. The boost tables for i5-9600 are quite high—up to 4.6 GHz with boosts—but these numbers are theoretical. Keep in mind the P-states and actual performance will vary.
The graphics card doesn't need to be AMD; a NVIDIA model can also work.
The graphics card isn't crucial; both AMD and nVidia can function well. Doom Eternal (and its predecessor Doom 2016) runs better on AMD GPUs, but nVidia also works fine.