My 2500$ Build

[Grantskys13]

I'm fixing to buy my 2500$ dollar PC Build but wanted some more eyes to just make sure everything is nice, compatible, worth the price, and so on.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Grantskys17/saved/cRGZ8d

Take a look and give me any suggestions! It's all very appreciated. Thanks!

UPDATE: Forgot to mention that I have a 960 Pro 512 Gb on the way from a friend.

 

[mdd1963]

Don't see anything jumping out as being worthy of even a single 'are you kidding me?'!

ROck on, enjoy!

 

[nobspls]

With all that money thrown in, you are missing a 1TB SSD.

 

[Philballer17]

$2500 build with no SSD drive?

Add a Samsung 860 PRO to that setup.

 

[Grantskys13]

$2500 build with no SSD drive?

Add a Samsung 860 PRO to that setup.

Should have mentioned, I have a friend giving me an unused 960 Pro 512Gb for 150$.

 

[Grantskys13]

With all that money thrown in, you are missing a 1TB SSD.

Should have mentioned, I have a friend giving me an unused 960 Pro 512Gb for 150$.

 

[Zerk2012]

With all that money thrown in, you are missing a 1TB SSD.

Should have mentioned, I have a friend giving me an unused 960 Pro 512Gb for 150$.

Only problem I see is the Slow 5400 RPM hard drive, also for 2K resolution a 23.8 inch monitor is really small.
The video card is out of stock..

 

[Grantskys13]

With all that money thrown in, you are missing a 1TB SSD.

Should have mentioned, I have a friend giving me an unused 960 Pro 512Gb for 150$.

Only problem I see is the Slow 5400 RPM hard drive, also for 2K resolution a 23.8 inch monitor is really small.
The video card is out of stock..

Ment to have a 2Tb 7200 RPM HDD. Yes the card is out of stock. It goes in and out of stock about twice a day. Also, I have this 23.8inch monitor because its recommended by a friend and 165Hz Sub 400$. If you think its wise for me to go 27" 144Hz let me know! (How big is the 144Hz and 165Hz difference? I've only used 60Hz).

 

[jimthenagual]

I run a 1080Ti with a 1440p 165Hz monitor (30inch), and it is an amazing balance.

(I wouldn't say the difference between 144Hz and 165Hz is anything major)

 

[Philballer17]

I run a 1080Ti with a 1440p 165Hz monitor (30inch), and it is an amazing balance.

(I wouldn't say the difference between 144Hz and 165Hz is anything major)

The difference between 144hz and 165 hz isn't very major. But the screen size is. 23.8 inch vs 27 inch for 1440p. You will notice a difference in screen space, and quality.

 

[Grantskys13]

I run a 1080Ti with a 1440p 165Hz monitor (30inch), and it is an amazing balance.

(I wouldn't say the difference between 144Hz and 165Hz is anything major)

The difference between 144hz and 165 hz isn't very major. But the screen size is. 23.8 inch vs 27 inch for 1440p. You will notice a difference in screen space, and quality.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149QBOF0/?tag=pcpapi-20
This is my 27" Inch option. Im considering this 27" 144Hz or 23.8" 165Hz

 

[Philballer17]

I run a 1080Ti with a 1440p 165Hz monitor (30inch), and it is an amazing balance.

(I wouldn't say the difference between 144Hz and 165Hz is anything major)

The difference between 144hz and 165 hz isn't very major. But the screen size is. 23.8 inch vs 27 inch for 1440p. You will notice a difference in screen space, and quality.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149QBOF0/?tag=pcpapi-20
This is my 27" Inch option. Im considering this 27" 144Hz or 23.8" 165Hz

The 27 inch dell is a great option if you dont care for 165hz. It'll save you some money. But if your building $2500 rig, why not go all out and just get the ASUS PG278QR/PG279Q? It will give you better color reproduction than the dell will.

 

[Grantskys13]

I run a 1080Ti with a 1440p 165Hz monitor (30inch), and it is an amazing balance.

(I wouldn't say the difference between 144Hz and 165Hz is anything major)

The difference between 144hz and 165 hz isn't very major. But the screen size is. 23.8 inch vs 27 inch for 1440p. You will notice a difference in screen space, and quality.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149QBOF0/?tag=pcpapi-20
This is my 27" Inch option. Im considering this 27" 144Hz or 23.8" 165Hz

The 27 inch dell is a great option if you dont care for 165hz. It'll save you some money. But if your building $2500 rig, why not go all out and just get the ASUS PG278QR/PG279Q? It will give you better color reproduction than the dell will.

Check the link in original question for updated build. Ive looked into those monitors you mentioned but i cant really go above 2500$ as thats my budget from my father as a gift (long story lol) but if you can somehow adjust my build (and keep a 950$~ 1080ti) I can get an Asus monitor.

 

[Philballer17]

I run a 1080Ti with a 1440p 165Hz monitor (30inch), and it is an amazing balance.

(I wouldn't say the difference between 144Hz and 165Hz is anything major)

The difference between 144hz and 165 hz isn't very major. But the screen size is. 23.8 inch vs 27 inch for 1440p. You will notice a difference in screen space, and quality.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0149QBOF0/?tag=pcpapi-20
This is my 27" Inch option. Im considering this 27" 144Hz or 23.8" 165Hz

The 27 inch dell is a great option if you dont care for 165hz. It'll save you some money. But if your building $2500 rig, why not go all out and just get the ASUS PG278QR/PG279Q? It will give you better color reproduction than the dell will.

Check the link in original question for updated build. Ive looked into those monitors you mentioned but i cant really go above 2500$ as thats my budget from my father as a gift (long story lol) but if you can somehow adjust my build (and keep a 950$~ 1080ti) I can get an Asus monitor.

You can probably go with something like a dark rock 3 air cooler, instead of going liquid and save a few more dollars. https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68V21E0632&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-PC-_-pla-_-CPU+Cooling-_-9SIA68V21E0632&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnfLVBRCxARIsAPvl82Ghnxv-FjkKTwySjXykdFD6yOfGh9uy615qwziyarFqVuvoyabzQwgaArCxEALw_wcB

I know a lot of people say liquid cooling is the best, but it does require maintenance. You can run intel chips on air for 10 years and not have to worry about a thing. You can also still achieve great overclocks on air also.

You can also take the same path I took, and Win a Bid on ebay for a used GTX 1080 TI. I got my MSI DUKE for only $800. GPU's tend to last for decades as long as they are being powered with a great Power Supply. Also, keep in mind the 1080 TI has only been out since 2017, so saving $100 on a used one will still give you a pretty brand new GPU. Mine showed up in the mail looking spotless. Even the box was still brand new.

 

[jimthenagual]

What games do you play?

I ask because I'd argue that this changes which monitor you choose. When on a budget, if you play MMOs for example, you'd be better off dropping the high refresh rates for a nice IPS monitor. If you play competitive FPS games, then high refresh rates is the way to go, even if it means you have to drop to a TN panel like the one you're looking at.

 

[Philballer17]

Also, you'll most likely find yourself replacing your GPU before your monitors. So, you could get get a regular 1080 for $550-600 and use the extra $300 that you would spend on a 1080 TI and get the better 1440p display.

 

[Grantskys13]

What games do you play?

I ask because I'd argue that this changes which monitor you choose. When on a budget, if you play MMOs for example, you'd be better off dropping the high refresh rates for a nice IPS monitor. If you play competitive FPS games, then high refresh rates is the way to go, even if it means you have to drop to a TN panel like the one you're looking at.

Definitely competitive FPS games. CSGO, R6Siege, Etc..

 

[Grantskys13]

What games do you play?

I ask because I'd argue that this changes which monitor you choose. When on a budget, if you play MMOs for example, you'd be better off dropping the high refresh rates for a nice IPS monitor. If you play competitive FPS games, then high refresh rates is the way to go, even if it means you have to drop to a TN panel like the one you're looking at.

Definitely competitive FPS games. CSGO, R6Siege, Etc..

 

[Philballer17]

Then just get a regular 1080 and skip the 1080 TI. and get the ASUS PG278QR. You wont regret it.