First build, much research

[DutchTexan]

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CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($349.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.90 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Micro Center) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($116.08 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($76.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Acer XG270HU 27.0" 144Hz Monitor  ($399.99 @ Micro Center) 
Other:  ($430.00)
Total: $1907.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Yes, I am very old school and would enjoy an optical drive:) This build is for school, work, and 2k gaming. I was thinking of getting a 1070(then maybe another one down the road) or two 480s based off the what I have seen on the internet lately. What do y’all think? Everyone has been telling me to wait for the next gen GPUs, is that wait almost over? Or should I see what a rx490 could be all about?

 

Refinement is beautiful. 

[InitializingDev]

Well if you are playing games that support crossfire then I would go for the two 480's as its cheaper and can deliver more performance in some situations. However if you want more reliability and compatibility with games I would pick the 1070 as some games may not support crossfire and might instead use just one 480. So I would do a bit of research of what games will support crossfire and how good the crossfire will run with the game. If it was me I would wait for new gpu's to come out as we haven't heard much and there could be some really cool cards coming out soon 

 

[DutchTexan]

1 minute ago, InitializingDev said:

Well if you are playing games that support crossfire then I would go for the two 480's as its cheaper and can deliver more performance in some situations. However if you want more reliability and compatibility with games I would pick the 1070 as some games may not support crossfire and might instead use just one 480. So I would do a bit of research of what games will support crossfire and how good the crossfire will run with the game

Excellent point. As of today I only play starcraft 2, and a couple of RC simulators. Not sure who they favor