Best build with a GTX 1080 TI

[TGOtech]

Hi all

 

I have a GTX 1080 TI and want to build a pc around the GPU. This is a gaming/do everything pc. What would be the best option in regards to motherboard, cpu, memory and SSD's Something to minimize bottlenecking and best optimised. E.g. no point in putting in an i9 if i7 would actually be better paired with the gtx 1080ti. Price here is no limit the most important parts is that all parts should work best with each other.

 

Thank you

[Guest]

Hi

 

What monitor are you using ?

[Fasauceome]

Even though price doesn't matter, you should strive for some kind of value.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor	$299.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler	$49.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	MSI - B360M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$79.89 @ OutletPC
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$104.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$68.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.89 @ OutletPC
Case	Cooler Master - MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$46.98 @ B&H
Power Supply	BitFenix - Formula Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply	$69.88 @ SuperBiiz
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$765.50
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-22 13:03 EST-0500

And I chose some of these parts because they're rather stylish, like the CPU cooler.

[TGOtech]

4 minutes ago, lee32uk said:

Hi

 

What monitor are you using ?

Hi

I don't have one yet but I believe I will be going with a 144hz 1080p monitor 

 

[TGOtech]

8 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

Even though price doesn't matter, you should strive for some kind of value.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2 GHz 6-Core Processor	$299.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	CRYORIG - C7 40.5 CFM CPU Cooler	$49.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	MSI - B360M BAZOOKA Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$79.89 @ OutletPC
Memory	Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3000 Memory	$104.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Samsung - 860 Evo 500 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$68.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$44.89 @ OutletPC
Case	Cooler Master - MasterBox Q300L MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$46.98 @ B&H
Power Supply	BitFenix - Formula Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply	$69.88 @ SuperBiiz
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$765.50
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2019-02-22 13:03 EST-0500

And I chose some of these parts because they're rather stylish, like the CPU cooler.

Thank you for the recommendations. 

One question though why go with the 8th gen cpu and not the 9th gen?

[Fasauceome]

3 minutes ago, TGOtech said:

Thank you for the recommendations. 

One question though why go with the 8th gen cpu and not the 9th gen?

There aren't any non-K 9th gen CPUs, and I figure since I did a non-overclocking build, it would make no sense to go with 9th gen because the only difference is some structural differences like core count vs Hyperthreading, and soldered IHS for better overclocking.

If you do want to overclock, an i7 9700k would be good inside a Z390 board. However, the value of course favors 8th gen again, and I'd honestly recommend an 8600k in a Z370 board 

[ch3w2oy]

I would go 9700k in a z390 Aorus board if you want the best performance.. The 8700 would be a better value.. But if you don't mind the extra premium, I think it's one of Intels better options at the moment (the 9700k, when money doesn't matter).. 

 

Can't wait until Zen 2 comes out.. Intel is just way over priced..

[Guest]

52 minutes ago, TGOtech said:

Hi

I don't have one yet but I believe I will be going with a 144hz 1080p monitor 

 

If you have the budget a 1440p/144Hz - 165Hz would be good for a 1080 ti. The 8700K or 9700K would also be fine if you don't want to fork out on a 9900K.