My New Build

[DJ Shepherd]

Hi All,

 

I build my new computer recently and wanted to get feedback on what improvements you'd consider.

 

Monitor: ASUS ROG PG348 (34" Ultra Wide Screen) G-SYNC

Case: Fractal Design - Define R5
Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero
CPU: Intel i5-6600K
RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 Mhz (XMP Quad Channel)
GPU: GeForce GTX1080 Founders Edition (just upgraded)
PSU: EVGA Supernova 1000 G2 80+Gold
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO M.2 512GB
CPU Cooling: Corsair H100i GTX 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB

Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB

 

So my plan is to get the nerve up to do custom liquid cooling solution but it seems a lot more work than it is worth. But I wanted to future proof as well.   The ASUS ROG PG348 is amazing for productivity but not so much for gaming as there are not many games that support it. Let's hope more games come out supporting this monitor format!

 

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

 

Shep

 

 

[RGProductions]

8 minutes ago, DJ Shepherd said:

Hi All,

 

I build my new computer recently and wanted to get feedback on what improvements you'd consider.

 

Monitor: ASUS ROG PG348 (34" Ultra Wide Screen) G-SYNC

Case: Fractal Design - Define R5
Mobo: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero
CPU: Intel i5-6600K
RAM: 32GB Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2400 Mhz (XMP Quad Channel)
GPU: GeForce GTX1080 Founders Edition (just upgraded)
PSU: EVGA Supernova 1000 G2 80+Gold
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO M.2 512GB
CPU Cooling: Corsair H100i GTX 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB

Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB

 

So my plan is to get the nerve up to do custom liquid cooling solution but it seems a lot more work than it is worth. But I wanted to future proof as well.   The ASUS ROG PG348 is amazing for productivity but not so much for gaming as there are not many games that support it. Let's hope more games come out supporting this monitor format!

 

Thanks for taking the time to read this!

 

Shep

 

 

honestly at that price I would go with x99, unless you only do gaming

[Dackzy]

get a i7

[DJ Shepherd]

Not sure the benefits for an I7-6700K wold give me. I am only gaming on my PC for the moment.  If I get in to game development or video editing... makes sense. 

[Matu20]

1 hour ago, DJ Shepherd said:

Not sure the benefits for an I7-6700K wold give me. I am only gaming on my PC for the moment.  If I get in to game development or video editing... makes sense. 

Definitely drop the PSU for a 550-650W range one, save some money. Other than that, a very solid build (maybe a cheaper mobo if you're not specifically picking this one for a special feature).