4000$ Budget, New build

[JustChiffer]

Hello!

I am going to start building a new PC, and I got a 4000$ budget to play with.

I already have a 1kW PSU, and a bunch of SSD/HDD, so I wont be needing that.

(Stuff I need is: Chassi, MB, CPU, GPU, RAM, CPU-cooler, Fans)

 

Anyone got some nice build ideas with that budget? Im thinking of going with 2x1080Ti in SLI.

Would be nice with orange/black themed stuff. 

(X99?, 1151?)

 

Im going to use the PC almost exclusively for gaming, and need to be able to run at resolutions up to 7680x1440@144Hz.

Would be really grateful for some nice ideas

[The Sloth]

x99, i suggest a 6900k or a 5960x with a custom loop for overclocking, 64gb ram you should be futureproofed for a while. 

[RadiatingLight]

I know 6900K is better than ryzen, but you could save $500 by going with the 1800X if you're willing to accept slightly lower performance.

[JustChiffer]

2 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

x99, i suggest a 6900k or a 5960x with a custom loop for overclocking, 64gb ram you should be futureproofed for a while. 

Is it cost efficient to go for the 6900k instead of a 7700k? 

What is the reassoning for X99 over 1151? Ive been wondering myself which chipset performs the best in gaming, especially when it comes to SLI setups.

 

1 minute ago, RadiatingLight said:

I know 6900K is better than ryzen, but you could save $500 by going with the 1800X if you're willing to accept slightly lower performance.

I think Ryzen is out of the question unfortunately. It does offer great performance for a lower price. 

But from what Ive heard the typical Kaby Lake flagships outperforms Ryzen when it comes to gaming, for a fairly equal price.

Correct me if Im wrong though

[Thinkfreely]

For just gaming Intel seems to still win.

[NTDaws]

10 minutes ago, Thinkfreely said:

For just gaming Intel seems to still win.

Though I still strongly believe that even though Ryzen was a little lower in the benchmarks it handled everything well.

[NTDaws]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Wqzjhq
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Wqzjhq/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1800X 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor  ($498.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 280 64.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus CROSSHAIR VI HERO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($254.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3466 Memory  ($584.97 @ Jet) 
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.76 @ Jet) 
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Nvidia GTX 1080 ti ($700.00)
Other: Nvidia GTX 1080 ti ($700.00)
Total: $3180.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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[Droidbot]

Hold your fuckin horses. 

X99 is at its end of the two generation lifespan the HEDT (High End Desk Top) architecture has. 

 

X299 is scheduled for Q3. 

 

X99 =/= optimum gaming architecture

 

If it's just for gaming go for 2x1080Tis and a 7700k and a custom loop so you can OC the shit outta it

[JustChiffer]

1 minute ago, Being Delirious said:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Wqzjhq
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Wqzjhq/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 1800X 3.6GHz 8-Core Processor  ($498.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 280 64.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus CROSSHAIR VI HERO ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($254.99 @ B&H) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3466 Memory  ($584.97 @ Jet) 
Case: Corsair 780T ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.76 @ Jet) 
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Nvidia GTX 1080 ti ($700.00)
Other: Nvidia GTX 1080 ti ($700.00)
Total: $3180.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-05 01:32 EST-0500

Looks pretty solid! Ryzen did perform well on many things, but what does it have over Intel in gaming?

Would you choose it just because it is better overall?  Or does it actually outperform Intel in some games?

 

(Also, I already have a non OEM Win10 on my current setup, so I will probably just use that one)

 

Thanks for the suggestions!

[brob]

Black case with orange highlights. RGB cpu cooler, memory modules, and motherboard. Wait for GTX 1080 Ti non-reference cooler models. Know you don't need the storage, but a large NVMe drive offers excellent performance.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.77 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($299.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($364.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: Samsung 960 Evo 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($477.99 @ B&H) 
Case: be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Other: GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Other: GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Total: $3361.70
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-05 01:39 EST-0500

[JustChiffer]

2 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

Hold your fuckin horses. 

X99 is at its end of the two generation lifespan the HEDT (High End Desk Top) architecture has. 

 

X299 is scheduled for Q3. 

 

X99 =/= optimum gaming architecture

 

If it's just for gaming go for 2x1080Tis and a 7700k and a custom loop so you can OC the shit outta it

So you would say 1151 for sure? I heard that X99 could help out with the increase in PCIE lanes for SLI setups, but is 1151 still superior just because they are better suited for gaming?

 

If X299 is coming out Q3, it would be a bit too long of a wait

[Droidbot]

Just now, JustChiffer said:

So you would say 1151 for sure? I heard that X99 could help out with the increase in PCIE lanes for SLI setups, but is 1151 still superior just because they are better suited for gaming?

 

If X299 is coming out Q3, it would be a bit too long of a wait

X99 is silly.. 1151 for sure. 8/8 lanes are enough for even 1080Tis. Back in the days of 4 way SLI they used X99 since it ran 8/8/8/8/8 for 40 lane processors. 

 

Games take advantage of single core performance. X99 has more cores with lower clocks whereas Z270 has less cores with higher clocks. 

[JustChiffer]

6 minutes ago, brob said:

Black case with orange highlights. RGB cpu cooler, memory modules, and motherboard. Wait for GTX 1080 Ti non-reference cooler models. Know you don't need the storage, but a large NVMe drive offers excellent performance.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.77 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($299.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($364.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: Samsung 960 Evo 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($477.99 @ B&H) 
Case: be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Other: GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Other: GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Total: $3361.70
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-05 01:39 EST-0500

Oh man, that looks solid! Really good looking equipment, and maybe, just maybe I will get an M.2 unit, since people say they perform really well.

Those RAM modules arent available here in Sweden, but switching those out wont be hard with how well all the others fit together. 

Thanks a lot for the suggestion!

[JustChiffer]

3 minutes ago, Droidbot said:

X99 is silly.. 1151 for sure. 8/8 lanes are enough for even 1080Tis. Back in the days of 4 way SLI they used X99 since it ran 8/8/8/8/8 for 40 lane processors. 

 

Games take advantage of single core performance. X99 has more cores with lower clocks whereas Z270 has less cores with higher clocks. 

Alright, thanks for the info! I guess I will just go for 1151 then, and OC it as best I can.

[NTDaws]

Just now, JustChiffer said:

Looks pretty solid! Ryzen did perform well on many things, but what does it have over Intel in gaming?

Would you choose it just because it is better overall?  Or does it actually outperform Intel in some games?

 

(Also, I already have a non OEM Win10 on my current setup, so I will probably just use that one)

 

Thanks for the suggestions!

Intel hardly outperforms ryzen, go with amd and you should be happy.

[NTDaws]

Just now, brob said:

Black case with orange highlights. RGB cpu cooler, memory modules, and motherboard. Wait for GTX 1080 Ti non-reference cooler models. Know you don't need the storage, but a large NVMe drive offers excellent performance.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($338.77 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX CODE ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($299.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ RGB 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 Memory  ($364.97 @ Jet) 
Storage: Samsung 960 Evo 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($477.99 @ B&H) 
Case: be quiet! Dark Base Pro 900 (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Other: GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Other: GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti ($750.00)
Total: $3361.70
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-05 01:39 EST-0500

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[Guest]

4 hours ago, JustChiffer said:

Hello!

I am going to start building a new PC, and I got a 4000$ budget to play with.

I already have a 1kW PSU, and a bunch of SSD/HDD, so I wont be needing that.

(Stuff I need is: Chassi, MB, CPU, GPU, RAM, CPU-cooler, Fans)

 

Anyone got some nice build ideas with that budget? Im thinking of going with 2x1080Ti in SLI.

Would be nice with orange/black themed stuff. 

(X99?, 1151?)

 

Im going to use the PC almost exclusively for gaming, and need to be able to run at resolutions up to 7680x1440@144Hz.

Would be really grateful for some nice ideas

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/C4qXZ8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/C4qXZ8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 SuperCarrier ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($367.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3333 Memory  ($649.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 800GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($619.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass ATX Mid Tower Case  ($197.98 @ Newegg) 
Other: 1080 Ti ($700.00)
Other: 1080 Ti ($700.00)
Total: $3695.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-05 05:22 EST-0500

i put a bit of a color scheme on, so you can get a cheaper mob if you like, and that ssd is fast asf, so its pretty worth it but not neseccary

[Droidbot]

1 minute ago, Ethan Meskin said:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/C4qXZ8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/C4qXZ8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 SuperCarrier ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($367.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3333 Memory  ($649.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 800GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($619.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass ATX Mid Tower Case  ($197.98 @ Newegg) 
Other: 1080 Ti ($700.00)
Other: 1080 Ti ($700.00)
Total: $3695.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-05 05:22 EST-0500

i put a bit of a color scheme on, so you can get a cheaper mob if you like, and that ssd is fast asf, so its pretty worth it but not neseccary

Fast asf.. except your average NVMe SSD is quicker. Why? Because they use the same bus. 

600p 1TB is $360, get two and run one for OS and one for games  

[Guest]

Just now, Droidbot said:

Fast asf.. except your average NVMe SSD is quicker. Why? Because they use the same bus. 

600p 1TB is $360, get two and run one for OS and one for games  

oh i didnt see that lemme change it to

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KjyRRG
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KjyRRG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 SuperCarrier ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($367.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3333 Memory  ($649.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 600p Series 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($347.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 600p Series 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($347.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass ATX Mid Tower Case  ($197.98 @ Newegg) 
Other: 1080 Ti ($700.00)
Other: 1080 Ti ($700.00)
Total: $3771.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-05 05:32 EST-0500

[JustChiffer]

3 hours ago, Ethan Meskin said:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/C4qXZ8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/C4qXZ8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler  ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 SuperCarrier ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($367.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-3333 Memory  ($649.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Intel 750 Series 800GB PCI-E Solid State Drive  ($619.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ATX Glass ATX Mid Tower Case  ($197.98 @ Newegg) 
Other: 1080 Ti ($700.00)
Other: 1080 Ti ($700.00)
Total: $3695.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-05 05:22 EST-0500

i put a bit of a color scheme on, so you can get a cheaper mob if you like, and that ssd is fast asf, so its pretty worth it but not neseccary

Looks amazing! Alot of stuff for that amount of money!

But does the  6700k really have enough lanes to support 2xGPUs in SLI and those SSDs?

[Guest]

4 hours ago, Droidbot said:

Fast asf.. except your average NVMe SSD is quicker. Why? Because they use the same bus. 

600p 1TB is $360, get two and run one for OS and one for games  

The Intel 600p is crap.

[JustChiffer]

Just now, lee32uk said:

The Intel 600p is crap.

Oh really? How so?

Is there a better alternative?

[Guest]

Just now, JustChiffer said:

Oh really? How so?

Is there a better alternative?

As in it is not very good for an NVMe SSD. The write speed isn't much faster than a regular SATA SSD. If you want a fast NVMe SSD then go with the Samsung 960 EVO.

[JustChiffer]

Just now, lee32uk said:

As in it is not very good for an NVMe SSD. The write speed isn't much faster than a regular SATA SSD. If you want a fast NVMe SSD then go with the Samsung 960 EVO.

Oh ye, someone recommended that one in an earlier suggestion. I guess I'll have to look into the NVMe SSD's.

But how many lanes is necessary to run 2x1080Ti + one of those SSD's?

[Guest]

13 minutes ago, JustChiffer said:

Oh ye, someone recommended that one in an earlier suggestion. I guess I'll have to look into the NVMe SSD's.

But how many lanes is necessary to run 2x1080Ti + one of those SSD's?

As long as you have a Z270 board that supports SLI then you are good to go (Assuming you are going for an i7 7700K build).