Hi guys,
I currently have an Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q and want to build a gaming PC that capable of gaming at 1440p 144Hz with G-sync on.
So I came up with this build. Please leave your comments below and give me some feedback as it is my first build.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vwkV7h
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vwkV7h/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Z400s 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.74 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce Gaming X GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($449.95 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1247.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-05 17:15 EDT-0400
My maximum budget is $1600, I am thinking whether I should get a gtx 1080 insted or the GTX 1070 Gaming X can handle the max setting.
What do you suggest guys?