This PC is gonna be "HUUUUGGEEE" ~DT

[agTechTips]

 

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TL;DR & OPEN QUESTIONS

•    I'm building a new PC and want your informed opinion. Looking to game and view at a lot of cat pictures without ever closing a single Chrome tab.

Open Questions:

1. Monitor Choice              - Acer Predator XB271HU or ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279Q? (or suggestion- e.g. wait for new, upcoming model release. This is the only component for which I will wait past December.)
2. NVMe Setup                  - use (2)x Samsung 960 EVO 250GB in RAID 0 - OR - (1)x 960 EVO 500GB?
3. Any known issues in transferring Windows 10 to the new machine?
4. Graphic Card                 - What is the best Rated GTX 1070 Variant?
5. Cables                           - Anything better than CableMod? (https://cablemod.com)
6. Missed Opportunities?!

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THE BUILD

Execution Plan and Timeline:

1. Planning - October to November 2016
2. Purchase - Black Friday/Cyber Monday until Christmas (Is there some "best" time to buy? Other wise I'll watch camelcamelcamel and buy when something pops up discounted.)
3. Assemble  - Before Christmas

Forum Sticky Questions:

1. Budget & Location: Budget - Whatever it costs to meet requirements... but must be <[REDACTED] USD. Location - United States
2. Aim: Current PC BSODs more often than Trump says HUUUUUUUGGGGEEEEEE.
3. Monitors: GSync is a must. I'd prefer 120HZ(+). 4k/ultrawide or 1440p is a hard choice. I feel 4k &ultrawides are just too hard to drive for my price point.
4. Peripherals: Already have a mouse, keyboard, speakers, and video camera
5. Why are you upgrading: PCs are fun! Also, I'm hoping to play games at a higher fidelity and better FPS.

 

Build Components and Rationale:

 

Link*: PC Part Picker - http://pcpartpicker.com/list/jvmcxY

* ignore vendor

 

Component	Selection	Rationale/Question	Exchangable
CPU	Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor	Great gaming CPU with overclocking capability	NO
CPU Cooler	Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler	Want an AIO solution. Larger radiater means fans can spin slower	NO
Storage	RAID 1: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	Already have this	NO
	RAID 1: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	Not good in taking Backups of large media- adding one for backup	NO
	Samsung 840 EVO: 250GB	Already have this	NO
	Samsung 960 EVO: 500GB	"Best" (sensible) storage a must	YES
Motherboard	MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  - OR - ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII RANGER	Looks like a nice mid grade option. Edit: found Asus Ranger for only $175.	YES
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory	32GB of whatever is cheap from name brand; 3 other corsair products so why not	YES
Video Card	Asus strix GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card	picked a 1070. Anything variant better?	YES
Case	Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case	I want a high build quality with an industrial look. $120 price range USB type C is a plus	YES
Power Supply	Corsair RM650i 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	Must be modular. Better cables is a plus	YES
Case Fan	Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan	Replace back 120MM	YES
Monitor	Acer XB271HU bmiprz 27.0" 165Hz Monitor	GSync is a must. I'd prefer 120HZ(+). 27inch.	YES

 

Current PC:

• CPU - i7-920
• CPU Cooler - Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme 1336 Rt
• Storage - (2)x2TB Seagate Drives, (1)x840 Evo
• Motherboard-  Asus P6T
• Memory-  (3)x2GB 1600MHz Corsair DDR3 triple channel
• Video Card- Zotech GTX 570
• Case- Corsair graphite 600T white
• Power Supply-  750W Corsair
• Sound Card - sound blaster?!... I forgot I even had this.
• Monitor - Dell 1080p something

 

 

Thank you for your help! 

Edited October 12, 2016 by agTechTips

[Streetguru]

6 minutes ago, agTechTips said:

but must be <$3000 USD

 

6 minutes ago, agTechTips said:

Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor

 

6 minutes ago, agTechTips said:

Asus strix GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card

I feel like this is a joke post... If not one sec

[Mello]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

I feel like this is a joke post...

Maybe you're right...

[agTechTips]

Just now, Streetguru said:

 

 

I feel like this is a joke post...

Monitor. That's 800 right there.

[Streetguru]

3 minutes ago, agTechTips said:

Monitor. That's 800 right there.

If you're talking 1440p 21:9 it's actually $1200 for G-sync, it's $800 for a free-sync version
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vhkwrH/asus-monitor-rogswiftpg348q

 

I'd just go 4k IPS free-sync at around $500, although 40" 4k is better for productivity

Anyways there's my suggestion, comes with a 6 slot hardware fan controller for near complete control, Fury X because free-sync, really you could probably just live with an RX 480 and game at 1080p Ultra on the 4k display for AAA games until the 1080ti/Vega come out

Otherwise the set up is 200mm fan on top for intake, just needs a fan filter, and all the radiators exhaust heat outward, one 80mm fan for the bottom half to keep it fresh
 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vZTH3F
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/vZTH3F/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($368.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 240 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($235.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Value Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($157.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar NAS 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 Fury X 4GB Video Card  ($404.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case  ($96.20 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I PCI-Express x1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Adapter  ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Blade Master 40.8 CFM  80mm Fan  ($8.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM  200mm Fan  ($14.88 @ OutletPC)
Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry Mix 2 Fan Controller  ($29.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 27MC67-B 27.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($478.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2241.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-08 01:03 EDT-0400

 

[agTechTips]

Just now, Streetguru said:

If you're talking 1440p 21:9 it's actually $1200 for G-sync, it's $800 for a free-sync version
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/vhkwrH/asus-monitor-rogswiftpg348q

 

 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0173PEX20/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017EVR2VM/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

You linked the 34" model. I'm talking about a 27".

 

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

I'd just go 4k IPS free-sync at around $500, although 40" 4k is better for productivity

40" is too big for me. You play on that?!

 

As for the PC parts, I'm looking more to refine my choices than go with an all together new setup.

 

As for my price out it comes to 2400ish.

[Mello]

I'm might not be the best builder, but I think this would be better.

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/kkBPf8

[Streetguru]

6 minutes ago, agTechTips said:

You play on that?!

I want to

Dunno where I got ultra wide from

I guess the monitor is in that $2400 price? because the CPU/GPU should be much better for that budget otherwise, although even then I don't know where the money went, just an unomptimized build is what I'm saying,
 

in any case 1440p 144hz IPS free-sync displays are around $550, so you're still saving like $250?
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sqp323/acer-monitor-xf270hu

[Mello]

This is a 4K 60hz with G-sync 27 inch 800-900$ (I included in the pcpartpicker)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AWGY9MG/

[Streetguru]

1 minute ago, Mello said:

This is a 4K 60hz with G-sync 27 inch 800-900$ (I included in the pcpartpicker)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AWGY9MG/

What is even up with G-sync 4k, you could buy 2 of the free-sync ones almost for their pricing, it's very strange

[agTechTips]

Just now, Mello said:

This is a 4K 60hz with G-sync 27 inch 800-900$ (I included in the pcpartpicker)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AWGY9MG/

Didn't pick 4k because it's harder to drive. And I'd prefer 120Hz over 4k anyway. But that would be nice for work!

[Mello]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

What is even up with G-sync 4k, you could buy 2 of the free-sync ones almost for their pricing, it's very strange

I don't care about 4K or G-sync myself,

he has a big budget and he seemed like he wanted a 4K and so I gave him it.

 

I myself prefer 1080p.

[Streetguru]

5 minutes ago, agTechTips said:

Didn't pick 4k because it's harder to drive. And I'd prefer 120Hz over 4k anyway. But that would be nice for work!

the wasabi mango does 1080p 120hz or 4k, dunno why none of the smaller monitors have that option, it would be the best thing to put on a 4k display

but ya I'd still suggest you just save money with free-sync, and probably wait for the 1080ti/Vega cards to go for a high end card

4k requires a titan XP for high-ultra settings ya, but for medium-high a Fury X can handle it decently in the average AAA game
 

 

[Streetguru]

2 minutes ago, Mello said:

I myself prefer 1080p.

Turn on VSR or DSR and set your desktop to 4k if you can and play around with it, it's amazing how much stuff you can fit on the screen, I need to hurry up and sell off my monitors to get one of the $300 4k free-sync displays

[Energycore]

34 minutes ago, agTechTips said:

Monitors: GSync is a must. I'd prefer 120HZ(+).

Or you could get freesync and a RX 480, then once Vega is out get one of those.

 

Considering Gsync in your segment costs $400 this is a better value and you can sell or repurpose the RX 480 later.

[Mello]

5 minutes ago, Energycore said:

RX 480

lol

[Energycore]

Even if you're not going to ever close a Chrome tab, you won't max out 32GB, just get 16 and if you find yourself needing more (you shouldn't, most of the Chrome tabs can be stored on the pagefile), buy the other 16.

 

Added an IPS Freesync monitor for enhanced color accuracy.

No point paying $50 more for the RMi, the RMx is just as good.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($114.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($169.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($66.54 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 Fury X 4GB Video Card  ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-S12A PWM 120mm Fan  ($19.38 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer XF270HU 27.0" 144Hz Monitor  ($552.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1733.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-10-08 01:32 EDT-0400

[Energycore]

1 minute ago, Mello said:

lol

Actually a Fury X is probably a better idea and it's $350

[Mello]

4 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Fury X

lol

[agTechTips]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

Even if you're not going to ever close a Chrome tab, you won't max out 32GB, just get 16 and if you find yourself needing more (you shouldn't, most of the Chrome tabs can be stored on the pagefile), buy the other 16.

I completely agree with this. I'm getting the extra memory because it'll be fun to play with. I'm going to use it as a RAM disk, for VMs, and to run my Hadoop cluster. Most of the time it will sit idle.

 

Still getting Gsync though.

[Energycore]

Just now, agTechTips said:

Still getting Gsync though.

I see you like paying more for the same

 

I jest, Freesync is really not an option until AMD releases a GPU that competes with the GTX 1080.

 

2 minutes ago, Mello said:

lol

You seem like such a reasonable individual.

[Energycore]

2 minutes ago, agTechTips said:

Still getting Gsync though.

Did I mention that you should wait for a 1080Ti? it will come just over the price of a GTX 1080 and will be at least 25% faster.

[Mello]

1 minute ago, Energycore said:

You seem like such a reasonable individual.

You seem to be triggered of my lol.

[agTechTips]

4 minutes ago, Energycore said:

Did I mention that you should wait for a 1080Ti? it will come just over the price of a GTX 1080 and will be at least 25% faster.

I removed the 3k price. I think it's just confusing you guys. I'm happy to pay less to get what I need. That was just the arbitrary price I picked. There's a difference in not wanting to spend more than 3k and "wanting to spend 3k".

 

* But thanks for the call out. That's the exact type of info I am looking for!

[Energycore]

Just now, agTechTips said:

I removed the 3k price. I think it's just confusing you guys. I'm happy to pay less to get what I need. That was just the arbitrary price I picked. There's a difference in not wanting to spend more than 3k and "wanting to spend 3k".

I see.

 

You'll be fine on a GTX 1070 or Fury X (the Fury X is a good 15% slower, so make sure you don't pay more than $350), and corresponding Adaptive Sync monitor.

 

You could go on air cooling to save money, AIOs cost a lot more for not a lot more performance.