Dedicated Star Citizen Build

[james_bank]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KsqZL

will be gaming at 1080. monitor on part list.

later on I'd like to add two more of the same monitor for a total of 3 screens. The power supply will support a second gpu sli.

this will be my first build. from all my research, this is what I came up with. no need to be gentle.. I'd like your thoughts. thanks.

[paprikman]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KsqZL

will be gaming at 1080. monitor on part list.

later on I'd like to add two more of the same monitor for a total of 3 screens. The power supply will support a second gpu sli.

this will be my first build. from all my research, this is what I came up with. no need to be gentle.. I'd like your thoughts. thanks.

It all looks good, but r u sure, u can get 100% out of this processor?

Or u're going to render or compute something?

[matto97]

For my Star Citizen pc / 3D rendering and work PC i have gone with i7-5820k 16GB DDR4 RAM (will be 32 some time) and 2 GTX 980Ti's
Also got a dedicated SSD for SC to run off.
And also before h8ers come in i want to play SC on triple 1080 screens.

[Guest Kloaked]

By the time Star Citizen is actually out, you can more than likely spend less than that and max it out.

[TheGrim123321]

You guys are building new computers for one game??

 

I haven't heard of Star Citizen is it that important that you would waste thousands of dollars on a new pc for?

[matto97]

You guys are building new computers for one game??

 

I haven't heard of Star Citizen is it that important that you would waste thousands of dollars on a new pc for?

Yes.

And also i needed a better gaming computer as i couldn't even run newer games and as i do a lot of 3D work and rendering i also needed something more powerful.

[Streetguru]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3KsqZL

 

Going to throw in the usual AMD option, Mostly because for a space sim game, you'll want an IPS panel, and perhaps an ultra wide one

So the build includes a 21:9 Free-sync display, only 1080p though, there's a 1440p version but it's like a thousand dollars, mostly it'll save you more money later on, if you ever get like 3 of them for the full space sim experience of 7680x1080, assuming it supports resolutions of that size.

 

also it's going to go the direction of DX12 at some point, so AMD cards tend to gain more performance with it, though fury needs some driver optimization.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MZjtD3

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MZjtD3

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/MZjtD3/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($379.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($102.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus X99-A ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($239.99 @ B&H)

Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($88.99 @ Adorama)

Storage: Mushkin Chronos 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($138.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 Fury X 4GB Video Card  ($648.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Rosewill HIVE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: LG 29UM67 60Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($349.00 @ Amazon)

Total: $2074.88

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-30 02:34 EDT-0400

 

 

And do you already have a HOTAS or twin stick set up?

There's also a fair amount of decently priced 4k IPS panels now $500, there's a free-sync 4k IPS panel, but it starts at $700

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-27mu67

[james_bank]

It all looks good, but r u sure, u can get 100% out of this processor?

Or u're going to render or compute something?

I'm rolling the dice with this processor. I'm guessing star citizen will benefit from 6 cores eventually.

[james_bank]

By the time Star Citizen is actually out, you can more than likely spend less than that and max it out.

true. but I'm not running out and buyin this tomorrow. once I have my build nailed down, I will try to same money with sales.. Black Friday, cyber Monday etc.

[james_bank]

You guys are building new computers for one game??

I haven't heard of Star Citizen is it that important that you would waste thousands of dollars on a new pc for?

yep. also, currently I don't have a gaming pc.

[james_bank]

Going to throw in the usual AMD option, Mostly because for a space sim game, you'll want an IPS panel, and perhaps an ultra wide one

also it's going to go the direction of DX12 at some point, so AMD cards tend to gain more performance with it, though fury needs some driver optimization.

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($102.99 @ NCIX US)

And do you already have a HOTAS or twin stick set up?

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-monitor-27mu67

took a hard look at an amd build. maybe the web is full of haters, but I didn't see it as a viable option. also, picked my monitor for the competition aspect. 144 refresh 1ms delay, 24" seems to be the biggest people suggest for 1080 gaming

hopefully directx 12 will be out and running strong before I make my first purchase. could be a game changer.

not water cooling because I need to be able to travel over seas with my pc. also, don't want to deal with overclocking. I'm new to this pc building stuff

don't know about sticks yet. I like the idea of two sticks..

[Streetguru]

took a hard look at an amd build. maybe the web is full of haters, but I didn't see it as a viable option. also, picked my monitor for the competition aspect. 144

Welp, for some more perspective, granted the 980ti still beats out the Fury X when it's overclocked, otherwise they're fairly neck and neck

 

G-sync 1080p 144hz TN, $384

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umfb0aaa01

 

Free-sync, 1080p, 144hz, TN $280

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/nixeus-monitor-nxvue24a

 

 

Otherwise if you're looking for the economical solution, then a pair of Saitek 290 pros is what you'd want to do, they each have like 14 buttons on them as well, enough for every function you'd want to do

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-ST290-Programmable-Joystick-Throttle/dp/B0000AW9RE

[james_bank]

Welp, for some more perspective, granted the 980ti still beats out the Fury X when it's overclocked, otherwise they're fairly neck and neck

G-sync 1080p 144hz TN, $384

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umfb0aaa01

Free-sync, 1080p, 144hz, TN $280

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/nixeus-monitor-nxvue24a

Otherwise if you're looking for the economical solution, then a pair of Saitek 290 pros is what you'd want to do, they each have like 14 buttons on them as well, enough for every function you'd want to do

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-ST290-Programmable-Joystick-Throttle/dp/B0000AW9RE

thank you for the monitor suggestions. I added them to my "undecided" parts list. also, the saitek looks like a good place to start.

[Streetguru]

thank you for the monitor suggestions. I added them to my "undecided" parts list. also, the saitek looks like a good place to start.

Otherwise you'll want like an X52

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Flight-Control-System/dp/B00030GSJY

And there's an X55 with some more buttons, and maybe a little higher build quality, for a bit more cash

[james_bank]

Otherwise you'll want like an X52

http://www.amazon.com/Saitek-X52-Flight-Control-System/dp/B00030GSJY

And there's an X55 with some more buttons, and maybe a little higher build quality, for a bit more cash

not into a throttle. two sticks would be cool. if possible, I'd like to try pedals in the mix.