Specific questions before I build this computer

BlazingCouch

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Gonna use this computer for gaming, watching movies and anime, and light image editing once in a while.
I am expecting the best damn performance I have ever seen out of my games. I plan to pick up a few new games that I've been ignoring for a while like rise of the tomb raider and maybe I'll get into the crysis series. Other than that, Overwatch, Skyrim, Fallout 4, dark souls 3 nier: automata, prey.
I've got a mix of monitor sizes from 1080p, 1440p, and ultrawide 1080. Hopefully that won't be a problem.
The budget is already out the window at this point, forget it.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VNcPD8

K so a couple questions here. What am I gaining and losing from a Ryzen 7? Should I go with that even though I've seen better performance numbers from the i7?
Next, how do my monitors look? I've got the LG one already. ASUS ROG is for gaming and the other ASUS is for watching movies and other stuff. Could I have picked anything better there?
Finally, I am going for a white/black build so I know that limits what people can suggest quite a lot. Either way, tell me what you think.
 
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Well, a Ryzen 7 of any calibre sticks it to the i5s, maybe not in optimization, as Intel processors are more keen to work with current programs, but if you can afford an R7 or an i7, get one of those. If you're only doing gaming, get the i7. If you'll be doing *mostly* gaming and some workstation stuff, I'd get an R7. In the future, once Ryzen's 'kinks' are worked out, they'll probably become the go-to scene, so consider what you're looking for in the future to come.

The PSU is good, everything looks kickin'. And, also, mixing resolutions shouldn't be an issue unless you're trying to display a single multiscreen display.. and that might still work, I'm no expert on displays by any means.

Otherwise, no stipulations-- besides my...

Atomicdonut17

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Well, a Ryzen 7 of any calibre sticks it to the i5s, maybe not in optimization, as Intel processors are more keen to work with current programs, but if you can afford an R7 or an i7, get one of those. If you're only doing gaming, get the i7. If you'll be doing *mostly* gaming and some workstation stuff, I'd get an R7. In the future, once Ryzen's 'kinks' are worked out, they'll probably become the go-to scene, so consider what you're looking for in the future to come.

The PSU is good, everything looks kickin'. And, also, mixing resolutions shouldn't be an issue unless you're trying to display a single multiscreen display.. and that might still work, I'm no expert on displays by any means.

Otherwise, no stipulations-- besides my nickpickyness with drive mixing. It won't matter, granted they're the same speed and size to run them adequately in RAID (if you so choose), and differing brands wouldn't matter. Just bugs me, personally.
 
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optimizing here and there, i included a 7700k for ur gaming and light image editing. changed to another case. mobo with gaming lan, stronger gpu and a badass monitor to match it. u can do anything in that monitor ;)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($336.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe - Mugen 5 51.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($143.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($146.98 @ Directron)
Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (Purchased For $0.00)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB AMP Edition Video Card ($699.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: DIYPC - Gamemax-W ATX Full Tower Case ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - EVO Edition 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Sound Card: Creative Labs - 70SB157000000 Sound Card (Purchased For $0.00)
Monitor: Acer - Predator X34 34.0" 3440x1440 100Hz Monitor ($1020.38 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG - 29UM58-P 29.0" 2560x1080 75Hz Monitor (Purchased For $225.21)
Other: Mailiya PCI-E to Type-C + A 5-Port USB 3.0 PCI Express Card and 15-Pin Power Connector, Mini PCI-E USB 3.0 Hub Controller Adapter with Internal 20-Pin Connector - Expand Another Two USB 3.0 Ports ($27.99)
Other: Monoprice 107118 1-Inch x 10-Feet Wire Flexible Tubing ($6.63 @ Amazon)
Other: Western Digital 1TB HDD (Purchased For $0.00)
Other: Western Digital 1TB HDD (Purchased For $0.00)
Other: KINGWIN KW525-7U3C 7 USB 3.0 Port Hub For 5.25” ($24.00)
Other: Bestand Monitor Arm Mount ($59.89)
Total: $3185.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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i think u dont need that monitor stand anymore.