Building A PC

[BringBackLinusCatTips]

gaming

[maremp]

What are you planning to use it for?

[ShadowCaptain]

14 minutes ago, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

SNIP

 

Wait until the 1080 is launched before planning your system, not much we can really spec up at the moment

[paddy-stone]

1 hour ago, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

Hi guys, this is my first post on the forum.

 

I have been saving up for a year and a half (using a 0.9ghz core m processor laptop in the meantime) to build the ultimate gaming PC. I have seen a lot of people helping other people with their PC part choices so I decided to ask you guys. I have a $5000 budget and I want to have the new GTX 1080 in it. I don't need a monitor or peripherals.

 

Thanks in advance

 

EDIT: I may be able to stretch it a bit and you don't have to spend it all

Here's a preliminary build, with a 980ti as a placeholder and all quality parts IMO... in fact some may be overkill depending on your needs. I can always adjust it if needs be.  http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/7KcnmG

[I am an SSD]

3 minutes ago, maremp said:

What are you planning to use it for?

He said gaming didnt he?

 

15 minutes ago, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

Hi guys, this is my first post on the forum.

 

I have been saving up for a year and a half (using a 0.9ghz core m processor laptop in the meantime) to build the ultimate gaming PC. I have seen a lot of people helping other people with their PC part choices so I decided to ask you guys. I have a $5000 budget and I want to have the new GTX 1080 in it. I don't need a monitor or peripherals.

 

Thanks in advance

 

EDIT: I may be able to stretch it a bit and you don't have to spend it all

With that kind of a budget, you can score

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($343.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME/ASSEMBLY EATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($566.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($249.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($148.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($117.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($659.95 @ B&H) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($659.95 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair 900D ATX Full Tower Case  ($344.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair AX1500i 1500W 80+ Titanium Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($399.00 @ Amazon) 
Total: $3606.64

 

Replace the 980tis with 1080s

[BringBackLinusCatTips]

Yep it is for gaming and gaming only. Don't need overkill mobo but want the 1080 and a 950 pro 512gb, have no clue about case, power supply, ram or motherboard.

 

CPU: 5960x

Cooler: NZXT Kraken x61

GPU: 1080 sli (Hoping for a hybrid model from EVGA)

SSD 1: 950 Pro 512gb

[maremp]

On 5/17/2016 at 2:05 PM, BringBackLinusCatTips said:

Yep it is for gaming and gaming only. Don't need overkill mobo but want the 1080 and a 950 pro 512gb, have no clue about case, power supply, ram or motherboard.

 

CPU: 5960x

Cooler: NZXT Kraken x61

GPU: 1080 sli (Hoping for a hybrid model from EVGA)

SSD 1: 950 Pro 512gb

You don't need 5960x for gaming only, it's a waste of money. You can get cheaper X99 cpus, but honestly, you don't even need X99, something like 6600k would do just fine in gaming and with sli. Also, the 950 pro is overkill for gaming, rather invest in larger storage space. 850 pro or even 850 evo will do just fine and it's half the price. If you're buying for e-peen, invest into looks instead of buying overkill hardware which you won't be utilizing at it's full potential.