Posted January 7, 2017 · Original PosterOP Hello, i was wondering what was the best monitor(resolution and monitor name, considering price-performance) i should buy with this build: CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case Power Supply SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply Off Topic: is an SSD necessary for gaming, does it improve in game performance? Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 i5 6600k will bottleneck your GTX 1080. That's one thing What resolution do you want? What HZ? I would get 1440p and 144hz if you want and IPS if possible Yes for a build like that SSD is nice Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 · Original PosterOP K so im a complete newbie, does bottleneck mean it will warm up or perform worse? Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 5 minutes ago, Anassagora69 said: Hello, i was wondering what was the best monitor(resolution and monitor name, considering price-performance) i should buy with this build: CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processo Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 74.3 CFM CPU Cooler Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard Memory: Team Dark 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory Strge: Crucial MX300 275GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1080 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case Power Supply SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply Off Topic: is an SSD necessary for gaming, does it improve in game performance? SSD impove windows loading time and loading times for all applications and games stored to it...will add 0FPS but a lot of benefits Monitor that would match your build would be 2560x1440p Gsync 144hz i would get this one: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/BcTrxr/dell-monitor-s2716dg | CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 5.0ghz - 1.3v | Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING | CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 || GPU: MSI GTX 1080Ti Gaming X Trio 2ghz OC | RAM: 16GB T-Force Delta RGB 3000mhz || Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Rift S Read: My opinions on VR in it's current state, should YOU buy into it? Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor Dell S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor Asus PG278Q ROG Swift 27.0 Acer XB271HK Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 it will cut load times, but the big thing it helps is boot, program launches, and general responsiveness when you need your data. Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 Since you want a GTX 1080, I'd go with 1440@144 with ultrawide, if possible. Cor Caeruleus Reborn v6 Spoiler CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K CPU Cooler: be quiet! - PURE ROCK Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste Motherboard: ASRock Z370 Extreme4 Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 2x8GB 3200/14 Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Video Card: EVGA - 970 SSC ACX (1080 is in RMA) Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 750W with CableMod blue/black Pro Series Optical Drive: LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit and Linux Mint Serena Keyboard: Logitech - G910 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse Headphones: Logitech - G430 7.1 Channel Headset Speakers: Logitech - Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 · Original PosterOP Just now, Dan1 said: Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 27.0" 2560x1440 165Hz Monitor Dell S2716DG 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor Asus PG278Q ROG Swift 27.0 Acer XB271HK Ty vm! Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said: i5 6600k will bottleneck your GTX 1080. That's one thing What resolution do you want? What HZ? I would get 1440p and 144hz if you want and IPS if possible Yes for a build like that SSD is nice The i5 6600k will not bottleneck the GTX 1080. Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 · Original PosterOP 1 minute ago, ARikozuM said: Since you want a GTX 1080, I'd go with 1440@144 with ultrawide, if possible. Thx alot! Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 1 minute ago, i_build_nanosuits said: SSD impove windows loading time and loading times for all applications and games stored to it...will add 0FPS but a lot of benefits Monitor that would match your build would be 2560x1440p Gsync 144hz Don't quote the whole original post. Cut it down to the line you're addressing, please. Cor Caeruleus Reborn v6 Spoiler CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K CPU Cooler: be quiet! - PURE ROCK Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste Motherboard: ASRock Z370 Extreme4 Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 2x8GB 3200/14 Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Video Card: EVGA - 970 SSC ACX (1080 is in RMA) Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 750W with CableMod blue/black Pro Series Optical Drive: LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit and Linux Mint Serena Keyboard: Logitech - G910 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse Headphones: Logitech - G430 7.1 Channel Headset Speakers: Logitech - Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 good ole MG279Q We have a NEW and GLORIOUSER PSU Tier List Now. You can check out the old one that gave joy to so many across the land here Computer having a hard time powering on? Troubleshoot it with this guide. (Currently looking for suggestions to update it into the context of <current year> and make it its own thread) Computer Specs: Spoiler Mathresolvermajig: Intel Xeon E3 1240 (Sandy Bridge i7 equivalent)Framepainting-inator: MSI RX 480 Gaming X 8GB Died in a horrible mining accident. Currently looking for used Vega 56s! Attachcorethingy: GA-H61M-S2V-B3 Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x4GB DDR3 1333 CAS 9 Computerarmor: CM Elite 360 (Moddded to all hell by now) Rememberdoogle: 120GB Trion 150 + 1TB WD RE+ + 240GB SSD Plus AdditionalPylons: Corsair CX450M Letterpad: Rosewill Apollo 9100 (Cherry MX Red) Buttonrodent: EVGA Torq X3 Auralnterface: @Den-Fi が2年前にくれたヘッドフォン Liquidrectangles: AOC G2260VWQ6 (Freesync 75Hz), Samsung SMB2030N (1600x900 VGA) Brother's Computer: Spoiler Mathresolvermajig: Intel i3-2100 (carry over from my old build)Framepainting-inator: GTX 650 Ti Attachcorethingy: Intel Z68 (don't know anything else, got it from ebay for like $40) Infoholdstick: Corsair 2x2GB 1333MHz C9 Computerarmor: Ashamed to say Rememberdoogle: 120GB SP550 + 500GB 2.5" from a laptop AdditionalPylons: Antec Basiq BP350 (not as loud as @STRMfrmXMN says it is) (actually pretty loud for my standards) Letterpad: Logitech MK120 bundle Buttonrodent: See above Auralnterface: Hah! You wish Liquidrectangles: Samsung 1600x900 + LG 1440x900 Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 · Original PosterOP 1 minute ago, AdmiralIronside said: it will cut load times, but the big thing it helps is boot, program launches, and general responsiveness when you need your data. Got it so in theory it doesnt make gaming better, just working? Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 Just now, ARikozuM said: Don't quote the whole original post. Cut it down to the line you're addressing, please. made a lot of backspace cutting interlines and shit who the hell do you think you are to tell me how to behave on this forum son?! | CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 5.0ghz - 1.3v | Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING | CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 || GPU: MSI GTX 1080Ti Gaming X Trio 2ghz OC | RAM: 16GB T-Force Delta RGB 3000mhz || Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Rift S Read: My opinions on VR in it's current state, should YOU buy into it? Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 · Original PosterOP 3 minutes ago, i_build_nanosuits said: SSD impove windows loading time and loading times for all applications and games stored to it...will add 0FPS but a lot of benefits Monitor that would match your build would be 2560x1440p Gsync 144hz Ty alot man! Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 · Original PosterOP 5 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said: i5 6600k will bottleneck your GTX 1080. That's one thing What resolution do you want? What HZ? I would get 1440p and 144hz if you want and IPS if possible Yes for a build like that SSD is nice K so im a complete newbie, does bottleneck mean it will warm up or perform worse? Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 Just now, Anassagora69 said: K so im a complete newbie, does bottleneck mean it will warm up or perform worse? Well in CPU demanding game your GPU will not able to perform to its fullest potential Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Anassagora69 said: K so im a complete newbie, does bottleneck mean it will warm up or perform worse? no it means you bought a 600$+ graphics card and it should be used at rendering AAA games a 2560x1440 resolution or better. | CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 5.0ghz - 1.3v | Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING | CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 || GPU: MSI GTX 1080Ti Gaming X Trio 2ghz OC | RAM: 16GB T-Force Delta RGB 3000mhz || Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Rift S Read: My opinions on VR in it's current state, should YOU buy into it? Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 · Original PosterOP Just now, deXxterlab97 said: Well in CPU demanding game your GPU will not able to perform to its fullest potential Do you think the new kaby lake i5-6700K will make the trick? Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 Just now, Anassagora69 said: K so im a complete newbie, does bottleneck mean it will warm up or perform worse? Observe. Spoiler If you have an extremely weak processor, and a very powerful graphics card, the graphics card is the bottle, and the processor is the bottleneck. When you try to pour out liquid, the speed will be limited by the bottleneck. Personal build > New-ish AMD main gaming setup PLEASE QUOTE OR @ ME FOR A RESPONSE Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, i_build_nanosuits said: who the hell do you think you are to tell me how to behave on this forum son?! Not the guy that has to scroll on mobile, ?dad?. Take consideration for those who will come now, tomorrow, and in the future. Just now, Anassagora69 said: Do you think the new kaby lake i5-6700K will make the trick? Get the best CPU you can afford. Cor Caeruleus Reborn v6 Spoiler CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K CPU Cooler: be quiet! - PURE ROCK Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste Motherboard: ASRock Z370 Extreme4 Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 2x8GB 3200/14 Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive Storage: Western Digital - BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive Video Card: EVGA - 970 SSC ACX (1080 is in RMA) Case: Fractal Design - Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA P2 750W with CableMod blue/black Pro Series Optical Drive: LG - WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit and Linux Mint Serena Keyboard: Logitech - G910 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse Headphones: Logitech - G430 7.1 Channel Headset Speakers: Logitech - Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 · Original PosterOP 1 minute ago, Megah3rtz said: Observe. Hide contents If you have an extremely weak processor, and a very powerful graphics card, the graphics card is the bottle, and the processor is the bottleneck. When you try to pour out liquid, the speed will be limited by the bottleneck. wow amazing ty alot man. Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Anassagora69 said: Do you think the new kaby lake i5-6700K will make the trick? kaby lake is 7700K the 6700K is skylake they have the same IPC both are amazing processors when it comes to modern games. | CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 5.0ghz - 1.3v | Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING | CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 || GPU: MSI GTX 1080Ti Gaming X Trio 2ghz OC | RAM: 16GB T-Force Delta RGB 3000mhz || Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Rift S Read: My opinions on VR in it's current state, should YOU buy into it? Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 Just now, Anassagora69 said: wow amazing ty alot man. No problem. Also your processor is fine, change it to an i7 6700k for peace of mind if you want, but if you don't have the budget for it you're fine. Personal build > New-ish AMD main gaming setup PLEASE QUOTE OR @ ME FOR A RESPONSE Link to post Share on other sites
Posted January 7, 2017 5 minutes ago, Anassagora69 said: Got it so in theory it doesnt make gaming better, just working? this video got some h8, but it might help you see the difference irl for ssd. Link to post Share on other sites