Which motherboard and which CPU?

[SpectralXenon]

Which Motherboard?
ROG STRIX X99 GAMING
(or)
ROG Rampage V Edition 10

And which CPU?
i7-6700K (or) i7-6850K

For gaming only, no 4k, no vr, no video editting, nothing except gaming at ultra high settings.

 

[ubercake]

I would suggest the i7-6700K and sink the savings you get by not going with the X99 into the GPU.

 

[SpectralXenon]

I would suggest the i7-6700K and sink the savings you get by not going with the X99 into the GPU.

GPU is only one GTX 1080, so I'm thinking of using the extra money to get a better CPU and Motherboard.

 

[ubercake]

That's up to you. What resolution are you running on your monitor and do you have a G-sync monitor?

 

[SpectralXenon]

That's up to you. What resolution are you running on your monitor and do you have a G-sync monitor?

1360x768 and nope..

 

[logainofhades]

A GTX 1080 is total overkill, for that monitor. Instead of such a crazy priced motherboard, go with an i7 6700k, and something like the Sabertooth Z170s, and use the savings for a nice 1440p monitor.

 

[SpectralXenon]

A GTX 1080 is total overkill, for that monitor. Instead of such a crazy priced motherboard, go with an i7 6700k, and something like the Sabertooth Z170s, and use the savings for a nice 1440p monitor.

Ok, will do so

 

[ubercake]

I was going to say get the i7-6700K, Rampage V and then with the money you save not getting the X99 setup a 1440p G-sync monitor. The Asus PG279Q (IPS), PG278Q (TN), or Acer XB271HU (IPS) are all great.

Once you go G-sync, you'll never be able to game on anything non-G-sync.

 

[SpectralXenon]

I was going to say get the i7-6700K, Rampage V and then with the money you save not getting the X99 setup a 1440p G-sync monitor. The Asus PG279Q (IPS), PG278Q (TN), or Acer XB271HU (IPS) are all great.

Once you go G-sync, you'll never be able to game on anything non-G-sync.

How about Samsung 28 inch Ultra High Defination Monitor? It costs only $395

 

[ubercake]

I was going to say get the i7-6700K, Rampage V and then with the money you save not getting the X99 setup a 1440p G-sync monitor. The Asus PG279Q (IPS), PG278Q (TN), or Acer XB271HU (IPS) are all great.

Once you go G-sync, you'll never be able to game on anything non-G-sync.

How about Samsung 28 inch Ultra High Defination Monitor? It costs only $395

If you're into gaming, I would say spend the extra and get the Asus PG278Q G-sync monitor. I'm telling you, I don't know how people sink so much into their gaming PCs and settle for a monitor that exhibits tearing. G-sync ensures it doesn't (unless the framerate exceeds 144Hz in the case of the PG278Q by which v-sync engages with G-sync though at 144fps!). A single GTX 1080 is a perfect match for the most demanding games with a 1440p G-sync monitor. If I were going 4k, I'd get two 1080s and a G-sync 4k monitor.

If it's in your budget, get the G-sync monitor. If I didn't have budget for a 1440p G-sync monitor, I'd surely get a 1080p G-sync monitor.

 

[SpectralXenon]

I was going to say get the i7-6700K, Rampage V and then with the money you save not getting the X99 setup a 1440p G-sync monitor. The Asus PG279Q (IPS), PG278Q (TN), or Acer XB271HU (IPS) are all great.

Once you go G-sync, you'll never be able to game on anything non-G-sync.

How about Samsung 28 inch Ultra High Defination Monitor? It costs only $395

If you're into gaming, I would say spend the extra and get the Asus PG278Q G-sync monitor. I'm telling you, I don't know how people sink so much into their gaming PCs and settle for a monitor that exhibits tearing. G-sync ensures it doesn't (unless the framerate exceeds 144Hz in the case of the PG278Q by which v-sync engages with G-sync though at 144fps!). A single GTX 1080 is a perfect match for the most demanding games with a 1440p G-sync monitor. If I were going 4k, I'd get two 1080s and a G-sync 4k monitor.

If it's in your budget, get the G-sync monitor. If I didn't have budget for a 1440p G-sync monitor, I'd surely get a 1080p G-sync monitor.

That Asus monitor is not even 4k and costs around $700, definitely not worth it, I'll get the Samsung 4k 28 inch monitor with $400 instead, thanks though

 

[ubercake]

That's up to you, but please understand more dots on your screen definitely does not equal a better gaming experience.

 

[SpectralXenon]

That's up to you, but please understand more dots on your screen definitely does not equal a better gaming experience.

Ok thanks