Best possible gaming setup ?

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dazkyl

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Can someone please give me the best possible setup for gaming right now ? Not sure if I'll go for 2k / 4k resolution or 1080p.

And is the gtx 1080 in sli worth ? Please write down a setup including the ram , motherboard , etc.

Thanks
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($438.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($225.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($196.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($180.89 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($119.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($93.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PB287Q 28.0" 60Hz Monitor ($447.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Corsair K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($140.55 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Headphones: Audio-Technica M50x Headphones ($169.00 @ Adorama)
Speakers: Logitech Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($24.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $3948.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 18:15 EDT-0400
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6850K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($605.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A80 128.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($123.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX X99 GAMING ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($317.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 2TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($633.71 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($669.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($669.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Inwin 909 BLACK ATX Full Tower Case ($429.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($129.95 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG348Q 34.0" 100Hz Monitor ($1285.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $5562.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-27 18:30 EDT-0400

Have a Cryorig cooler listed bit for a system such as this with a large budget I would go with a large custom loop.
 
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