My Build for 1080p 144hz

[Blackheart89]

Hello guys, this is my build that I am going to make. My budget was max $1700 but I guess what I have is good enough for the leap.

Let me know what you guys think! Any insight would be appericated
http://pcpartpicker.com/list/WfCPXH

Thanks!

 

[Isokolon]

it's a nice build, have fun!

however if you can spend a little bit more, I'd tune down to an i5-6600k, a 250 GB SSD and invest in a G-Synch display (they're around 100$+)

 

[Blackheart89]

@Ioskolon Thank you for the reply man. I choose i7 6700k because I may also stream and use dual monitors in the near future, and I code and game a lot so I just felt that it was a safety net to choose it. I will look into more of g-synch display.

 

[rtware923]

You could downgrade to an i5-6600k and still be ok with 144hz. That would save you almost $100.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/DjgyKZ

EDIT: Probably a good idea to keep the i7 if you are going to do lots of multitasking in the future..

 

[Blackheart89]

hmm, I would def will relook at my cpu and my usage to see if I truly will benefit from the i7. Thank you @rtware923

But as I said, I was planning on doing dual monitor and also streaming in the near future. Is that not a good enough reason to get the i7 or is the i5 6600k will still do the job well?

 

[Isokolon]

dual monitor doesn't stress your CPU too much, there shouldn't be an issue
as for streaming I honestly don't know if hyperthreading benefits it or not
for gaming the 6600k and the 6700k perform ~identical due to single core performance

 

[Blackheart89]

@Isokolon just made the switch to i5 6600k thank you guys. However iosokolon, was 256gb ssd choice only cause it is much cheaper price point?

 

[Chugalug_]

240GB is what I recommend for SSDs, as you'll want to store OS and software on it.
500GB I only recommend for those handling heavy video editing work.
A full tower is also excessive unless you're doing huge amounts of data storage, go for a mid tower instead.
I'll get a build to you in a second, I can give you SLI futureproofing and better value, give me a minute.

 

[Chugalug_]

Gives you SLI potential with both an overclocked CPU and graphics cards, better storage selection choices and a 1440p 144hz G-Sync monitor.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.48 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($439.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($549.98 @ Amazon)
Other: Cryorig H7 CPU Cooler ($35.00)
Total: $1743.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-01 19:16 EDT-0400

 

[rtware923]

Gives you SLI potential with both an overclocked CPU and graphics cards, better storage selection choices and a 1440p 144hz G-Sync monitor.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.48 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($439.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2716DG 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($549.98 @ Amazon)
Other: Cryorig H7 CPU Cooler ($35.00)
Total: $1743.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-01 19:16 EDT-0400

I just got the Dell S2716DG monitor and I love it. Really a great TN panel too. Hardly can tell any differences in viewing angle. I can drive 144 frames + in most games easily with mostly maxed out settings and I use a i5-4670k with a gtx 1070 and 8 gb of ram.

EDIT: With 1440p you can almost replace 2 monitors if you are just doing basic multitasking.

 

[Blackheart89]

Thank you guys with replies!@rtware923 @chugalug_ I am not a SLI person, I rather much grab another card when i feel the need to upgrade so I think i am good with the evga g2 650w, and my friend actually has that monitor and loves it, but I've been eyeing the BenQ for a while now and I am planning on playing very competitive on mostly overwatch and wow so 144hz 1080p is all I need. I will still play other games where the Dell would be a excellent choice for sure but i've done my research and plan on going with the BenQ. Thank you though for the opinions =D

 

[Blackheart89]

I will however, Look into getting the 256gb SSD instead of the 500gb SSD because i've only planned on using it for wow legion and my OS. maybe battleifeld or overwatch but that's pushing it.

 

[Chugalug_]

SLI has actually improved a bit with this generation, and the 650w and 750w are near identical in pricing, so you're better off to get it anyway if not just for better resale value.
Edit: Modular 650w PSUs are actually more expensive.
The BenQ XL2411Z and the Asus VG248QE feature identical panels, and are both good choices.
Get whichever is cheapest, which is the Asus atm.
I'll update your build and post it below.

 

[Chugalug_]

Here's your updated rig:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($60.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.48 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($439.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($251.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Cryorig H7 CPU Cooler ($35.00)
Total: $1445.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-01 21:08 EDT-0400

 

[Blackheart89]

But man what a Monitor that Dell is, making me double think my thoughts haha

 

[Chugalug_]

The thing is, it is much better in terms of quality, and your 1070 is enough to run at that resolution at high frame rates.
You can max out settings in graphically demanding games, whack on G-Sync and you're set.
1440p is a great improvement over 1080p, and I personally wouldn't invest in an older monitor like that at this point.
Again, it's up to you.

 

[rtware923]

1440p is probably the smartest choice I have made. I really wasn't expecting to be able to push 144+ frames so I went with g-sync but my i5 and 1070 are doing more than the monitor can draw anyway. Here is a picture that shows you just how much space 1440p give : http://imgur.com/3sqL2j1 . And as far as SLI goes I'm in the same boat. I used to have 2 gtx 660s and the scaling was terrible in games that supported it. And as soon as you launched a new game that didn't support it (Fallout 4) you knew.