Want to build a custom GTX 1080TI gaming PC. What do I need?

[Relicanth]

I am looking to build a gaming PC and was wondering if anyone could help me to compile a list of things to buy. Much appreciated.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

How much are you willing to spend...

 

[raisonjohn]

Here's a suggested parts list for your gaming PC built around a GTX 1080 Ti (a Black/White themed build including a G-Sync 1440p/165Hz Monitor and OS):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($156.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($684.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Dell S2417DG 23.8" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor ($399.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2014.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-23 05:44 EDT-0400

 

[smorizio]

some people take there side panel window of the case and have it lazer in-graved.
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http://s286.photobucket.com/user/KrisGranholm/media/Serenity/Window1.jpg.html

 

[Relicanth]

Here's a suggested parts list for your gaming PC built around a GTX 1080 Ti (a Black/White themed build including a G-Sync 1440p/165Hz Monitor and OS):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus PRIME Z270-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($156.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($684.79 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.98 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Dell S2417DG 23.8" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor ($399.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2014.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-04-23 05:44 EDT-0400

Thanks for this list. Much appreciated. Is it worth investing in a I7 processor do you think?

 

[smorizio]

the i7 has more cores and windows and games are now starting to use those extra cores. some of the newer games now can bottle neck an i5 and a higher end gpu.