Best build for 4K Gaming?

[YourNewPalAlex]

Best PC Build for 4K gaming? Your budget is 1300$ You can go 7$ over. Nothing more. Only Gaming use,no editing. This is the best i could come up with. Goodluck!

[YourNewPalAlex]

1 minute ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

Best PC Build for 4K gaming? Your budget is 1300$ You can go 7$ over. Nothing more. Only Gaming use,no editing. This is the best i could come up with. Goodluck!

forgot to say. Dont put in an ssd cuz i already have 1

[Princess Luna]

4k gaming is a waste/pointless any ways... identical experience and virtual space to 2560x1440p but several times harder to run just for an extra yet meaningless pixel density.

 

I don't think it's a sensible target for more value for money orientated builds.

[YourNewPalAlex]

1 minute ago, Princess Cadence said:

4k gaming is a waste/pointless any ways... identical experience and virtual space to 2560x1440p but several times harder to run just for an extra yet meaningless pixel density.

 

I don't think it's a sensible target for more value for money orientated builds.

how about uhd 2160p?

[Princess Luna]

1 minute ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

how about uhd 2160p?

that is 4k xd.

[YourNewPalAlex]

1 minute ago, Princess Cadence said:

that is 4k xd.

oh. ok then xd.

[YourNewPalAlex]

1 minute ago, Princess Cadence said:

that is 4k xd.

how about 1440p on a 144hz monitor?

[Taf the Ghost]

1 hour ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

how about 1440p on a 144hz monitor?

Drives pretty close to the same as 4K. Yes, it would look better due to the smoother motion.

 

Either 4K or 1440p/144Hz gaming requires a 1080 Ti.  Or potentially wait 2 months for a 1180. (We don't know quite yet.)

[YourNewPalAlex]

3 minutes ago, Taf the Ghost said:

Drives pretty close to the same as 4K. Yes, it would look better due to the smoother motion.

 

Either 4K or 1440p/144Hz gaming requires a 1080 Ti.  Or potentially wait 2 months for a 1180. (We don't know quite yet.)

well i have a 1080 ti in the build bro

[Taf the Ghost]

24 minutes ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

well i have a 1080 ti in the build bro

Does the PSU have enough 8-pin connectors?

 

That's the only part of the build that looks like you could change.

[YourNewPalAlex]

2 minutes ago, Taf the Ghost said:

Does the PSU have enough 8-pin connectors?

 

That's the only part of the build that looks like you could change.

doesnt the gpu come with a converter tho?

[Taf the Ghost]

7 minutes ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

doesnt the gpu come with a converter tho?

I don't know the packaging details for the specific GPU. From Newegg, it looks like there is a 6pin to 8pin converter, but there are two 8pin slots to fill with the 1080 Ti. From Newegg's pictures, it looks like there is only 1 4+4 pin PCIe connector. The 650w version has enough, but that's a lot more expensive.

[YourNewPalAlex]

4 minutes ago, Taf the Ghost said:

I don't know the packaging details for the specific GPU. From Newegg, it looks like there is a 6pin to 8pin converter, but there are two 8pin slots to fill with the 1080 Ti. From Newegg's pictures, it looks like there is only 1 4+4 pin PCIe connector. The 650w version has enough, but that's a lot more expensive.

ah fuck. Can i get a converter from new egg or amazon?

 

[Taf the Ghost]

1 minute ago, YourNewPalAlex said:

ah fuck. Can i get a converter from new egg or amazon?

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/B6XnTW/cooler-master-masterwatt-550w-80-bronze-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-mpx-5501-amaab-us

 

Appears to have 2x 6+2 pin connectors, and a higher Mail-in Rebate.

[Motifator]

There is no Capstone with just one PCI-E connector, it has two 8-pins, so it'll work. Although my recommendation would be something a bit newer. You don't need a 1080 Ti for 1440p 144HZ gaming either, the monitors have ULMB ranges that go from like 45HZ to 144HZ. As long as you're inside that zone, G-Sync will work. What I'm saying is, getting 144 FPS is not a must, you can easily get away with a 1070 Ti and OC'ing it.

[Taf the Ghost]

http://www.coolermaster.com/powersupply/80-plus/masterwatt-550/

 

Yup, per spec sheet, 

"PCI-e 6+2 Pin

2"

[YourNewPalAlex]

2 minutes ago, Taf the Ghost said:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/B6XnTW/cooler-master-masterwatt-550w-80-bronze-certified-semi-modular-atx-power-supply-mpx-5501-amaab-us

 

Appears to have 2x 6+2 pin connectors, and a higher Mail-in Rebate.

bro its a bronze xd.

[Motifator]

Yeah, don't buy that PSU. Get a SeaSonic Focus Plus Gold or an eVGA SuperNova.

[YourNewPalAlex]

3 minutes ago, Motifator said:

There is no Capstone with just one PCI-E connector, it has two 8-pins, so it'll work. Although my recommendation would be something a bit newer. You don't need a 1080 Ti for 1440p 144HZ gaming either, the monitors have ULMB ranges that go from like 45HZ to 144HZ. As long as you're inside that zone, G-Sync will work. What I'm saying is, getting 144 FPS is not a must, you can easily get away with a 1070 Ti and OC'ing it.

yeah but for 4k it kinda is hah

[Motifator]

Wouldn't suggest it for 4k, it's a decent card for 1440p.

For UHD, I wouldn't go for less than a 1080 Ti.

[YourNewPalAlex]

Just now, Motifator said:

Wouldn't suggest it for 4k, it's a decent card for 1440p.

For UHD, I wouldn't go for less than a 1080 Ti.

yeah thats why i went for the extra performance

[Motifator]

If you're def. going to do 4k, the Armor is not too great, I'd go with the EVGA SC dual-fan. It sells for the same price. While at it, cut from somewhere else a little then add a small 240GB SSD, and you're set.

[YourNewPalAlex]

Just now, Motifator said:

If you're def. going to do 4k, the Armor is not too great, I'd go with the EVGA SC dual-fan. It sells for the same price. While at it, cut from somewhere else a little then add a small 240GB SSD, and you're set.

yeah i would do the same but i put that 1080 ti bcuz it wasnt on sale. And bcuz im not getting the pc in a week or two, i dont want to see the build jump in price when the sale ends. Either way your 100% right and cudos to you!

[YourNewPalAlex]

2 minutes ago, Motifator said:

If you're def. going to do 4k, the Armor is not too great, I'd go with the EVGA SC dual-fan. It sells for the same price. While at it, cut from somewhere else a little then add a small 240GB SSD, and you're set.

also can i go with the cheaper rosewill psu? Does it support the 1080 ti??? Like does it have x2 8 pin connectors? or do i use a converter with the gpu (if it even comes with one)

[Motifator]

You're welcome, I own a 1080 Ti with a 4k monitor personally. It needs some fine-tuning for games but the amount of pixels are nice for tasks outside of gaming.

You can get the Capstone, it's still a good PSU. Yes, it does have two 8-pin PCI-E and will handle the GPU.