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[bertsil13]

I am looking for a good CPU to pair with an Asus ROG Maximus VIII hero any suggestions? I'd also like a 1080 but not sure which one to pick.

 

[khashayar2000]

Well Its Based On Ur Budget :

The Best : https://pcpartpicker.com/product/tdmxFT/intel-cpu-bx80662i76700k 330 $

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/gx648d/intel-cpu-bx80662i56600k 230 $

Because U Choosed Z Series Mobo It Means U wanna Overclock The Cpu So They Are The Only Choices .

If iTs Not Affordable U Should Choose Another Cheaper H Series Or B Series Mobo With A Non K Series Cpu .

Also About Graphic Card . We Got Some Options . Its Only Based On Ur Budget Again :

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bNcMnQ/evga-video-card-08gp46286 Evga FTW 660 $

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vzfmP6/asus-video-card-strixgtx1080o8ggaming Asus Strix 660 $

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/KC648d/zotac-geforce-gtx-1080-8gb-amp-edition-video-card-zt-p10800c-10p Zotac Amp Edition Video Card 580 $

regards

 

[Hellfire13]

You can go for the i7-6700k along with the Zotac AMP Extreme edition 1080. Its the fastest.

 

[bertsil13]

I bought the Cooler Master V Series 550W will that be enough or do I return it and get one with a higher wattage?

 

[khashayar2000]

I bought the Cooler Master V Series 550W will that be enough or do I return it and get one with a higher wattage?

Different Ideas

The V550 is a good PSU, however I would personally not buy one due to the dishonest labeling found on many of their PSUs (and on their case fans as well).

I Prefer Use This :

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nB3RsY/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze 50$

Also Future Proof For Next Uprades Maybe ( On Some Components ) And Will Not Fail U On Heavy Ocing

Regards

 

[Hellfire13]

I bought the Cooler Master V Series 550W will that be enough or do I return it and get one with a higher wattage?

If you are running i7 along with 1080, i would suggest to go with 650w. Though at stock, 550w might be enough but it will be wise to keep a little headroom, specially if you are OCing.
You can choose something decent from here... http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
Ideally i would go with corsair rmx or evga supernova or seasonic s12ii.