Is it a working solution for a neat gamer pc build?

[Tonesz586]

So, I have an approximate 2.500$ budget (converted from our currency), and I'm planning to go with a brand new build (except mice and mousepad, I'm also saving my storage units for now).

My planned build goes like this:

CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K
CPU Cooler: Be Quiet Dark Rock Advanced C1 BK014
Motherboard: MSI Z170A Krait Gaming
Memory: 2*Kingston 8GB DDR4 3000MHz HyperX Savage
VGA: MSI GTX1070 Gaming X 8G
PSU: Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro 550W
Case: Thermaltake Overseer black
Headset: Logitech G35
Speakers: Genius SW-G 1250
Keyboard: Tesoro TS-G1NL-BW Durandal Ultimate G1NL Cherry MX Brown Mechanical keyboard
Display 1) Benq GW2765HT 9H.LCELA.TBE (1440p)
Display 2) Dell S2316H (1080p)

As you can see, I have two displays, my thoughts were "Hmm, what if I were playing on a 1440p monitor, while watching movies or sufing the net simultaneously on a FullHD one?!?"

I don't know if I needed an i7, I would do video editing and cutting at medium level at max. Also, do you think the built-in Audio Boost 3 sound card of the motherboard is enough to provide the max quality for the headset and the speaker they can use, or do I need a dedicated card? By the way, will the front speakers use the same Audio Boost sound card as directly on the motherboard?

Waiting for your expert answers Thank you beforehand!

 

[JackNaylorPE]

1. You want to but 1 package containing 2 x 8GB modules, no two packages w/ 1 module... w different packages are not guaranteed to work together and the likelihood of them doing so decreases w/ speed.

2. The i7 will come in handy for video editing

3. MSI, Gigabyte and Asrock all provided ALC 1150 in this price range so the sound is very good, competing Asus models offer lesser ALC 892 / 887. The MSI Krait uses ALC 1150.

4. I don't really see a usefulness in playing a game on one monitor and watching a movie on another. Seems to me the experience on both will be diminished. There are instances where multi monitor does work...like having game on one screen and all GUI windows on another ... or having game on one screen and browser , utilities on another .... but I find Alt Tab or just in say 2560 x 13400 window is preferable

 

[Tonesz586]

Answering the first point, doesn't it count that they have exactly the same product numbers, specifications, manufacturer, etc?

For the fourth, I'm just bored with Alt+Tab solution, to be honest, and in MOBA games, for instance, keeping an eye on the game even during recall or stuff while you're reading an article here on Tom's Hardware - you know, useful pastime - can be very comfortable, in my opinion.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

As for the 1st, no it doesn't count .... when they come in the same package, they are (supposedly) tested and guaranteed to work together. When they don't come in same package, no guarantee.

As for the 4th, I know a lot of peeps who tried it, few who still do. Not that it isn't common to use an old spare monitor ... but when the old one dies or becomes just undesirable to keep, they're not being replaced. Exceptions:

a) Stick market folks who need the screen rel estate
b) CAD operators who use 2nd screen for tool palettes

Just not seen as worth investing $200 in.

I don't like Alt TAB either. I tried using my lappie for all the secondary apps since it didn't involve spending for extra stuff, this i already have ... but I much prefer playing in a window and have my other programs in the 80 pixel high free space below when I multitask.

Tho... since I stopped using vent, my system panel readout (temps, core speeds, etc) is now on the KB LCD display, the only thing I have open is a browser.

My middle son just disconnected his spare monitor ... he paid $1000 for it (1080p Dell IPS). He bought it for photo editing, like all 1080p IPS, it' was too slow from gaming but he hated having $1k monitor sitting on floor

The youngest (20) has an ole 1050 x 1050 (I think) that he used for a while and later disconnected.

The oldest (27) uses duetdisplay ... he has an iPad for his pilot stuff (logbook, navigation, etc) and uses it w/ DuetDisplay sometimes when gaming.

http://www.duetdisplay.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptyZNdztTig

He used my box for his flight sims and connects the iPad to display stuff related to the program to keep "cockpit window" "clear".

If you have an i-something this seems like a very viable option.

 

[Tonesz586]

Well, I'm going to think over the multidisplay then, and I will find a 2x8 pack of RAM-s. I'm a HyperX fan, I hope I'll be successful. Any other comments on the build itself?