Help with my pc

[TheNewPCMan]

Hey I'm looking to build a new gaming computer, but I also want to be able to do some decent content creation. I enjoy some 3D modeling in programs like blender and I want to continue that. I don't really know what processor I want or need though. My current parts list is a gtx 1080ti, intel i7 7700k, g. Skill 2x16gb ram. I also want to put an optical drive(probably gonna get an lg don't know the exact model though. Something that can read and write blu ray). I am going for a 1 terabyte hard drive and a 500gb ssd. I also would like several decent (preferably 2 or so USB 2.0 and 3 or so USB 3.0 and 3.1) USB ports in the motherboard. I also want to be able to expand later on with another graphics card and possibly more ram if needed. So I need a motherboard that can support those expansions. Any suggestions on processor, case, motherboard, and maybe a good high refresh rate monitor that isn't $1000+?

[The Sloth]

perfect timing

 

[NoRomanBatmansAllowed]

3 minutes ago, TheNewPCMan said:

Hey I'm looking to build a new gaming computer, but I also want to be able to do some decent content creation. I enjoy some 3D modeling in programs like blender and I want to continue that. I don't really know what processor I want or need though. My current parts list is a gtx 1080ti, intel i7 7700k, g. Skill 2x16gb ram. I also want to put an optical drive(probably gonna get an lg don't know the exact model though. Something that can read and write blu ray). I am going for a 1 terabyte hard drive and a 500gb ssd. I also would like several decent (preferably 2 or so USB 2.0 and 3 or so USB 3.0 and 3.1) USB ports in the motherboard. I also want to be able to expand later on with another graphics card and possibly more ram if needed. So I need a motherboard that can support those expansions. Any suggestions on processor, case, motherboard, and maybe a good high refresh rate monitor that isn't $1000+?

It seems like Ryzen and Intel are basically the same price/performance right now, so choose whichever you like more. 

 

Wait a few more weeks (or is it days?) for VEGA to release; who knows? A VEGA card might give the 1080ti a run for its money.

[Ultra_Man52]

2 minutes ago, TheNewPCMan said:

Hey I'm looking to build a new gaming computer, but I also want to be able to do some decent content creation. I enjoy some 3D modeling in programs like blender and I want to continue that. I don't really know what processor I want or need though. My current parts list is a gtx 1080ti, intel i7 7700k, g. Skill 2x16gb ram. I also want to put an optical drive(probably gonna get an lg don't know the exact model though. Something that can read and write blu ray). I am going for a 1 terabyte hard drive and a 500gb ssd. I also would like several decent (preferably 2 or so USB 2.0 and 3 or so USB 3.0 and 3.1) USB ports in the motherboard. I also want to be able to expand later on with another graphics card and possibly more ram if needed. So I need a motherboard that can support those expansions. Any suggestions on processor, case, motherboard, and maybe a good high refresh rate monitor that isn't $1000+?

For content creation, you might want to go with the 1700 or 1700X from AMD. As for motherboard, I'm not really sure, haven't done much research on AM4 boards yet. I LOVE my Define S windowed, solid case for a pretty good price. Here is a great monitor with 1440p 144hz and G-sync for $389 https://www.amazon.com/Dell-S2417DG-YNY1D-24-Inch-LED-Lit/dp/B01IOO4SGK/

[Brooksie359]

this should really be in the new builds and planning section. that aside i would say you need to cleary define how much you want to game and how much you want to content create because you could get a 6800k or a ryzen cpu if you want to get better productivity at the cost of some fps in some games at 1080p. 

[BingoFishy]

31 minutes ago, bob51zhang said:

It seems like Ryzen and Intel are basically the same price/performance right now, so choose whichever you like more. 

 

Wait a few more weeks (or is it days?) for VEGA to release; who knows? A VEGA card might give the 1080ti a run for its money.

Find me a modern Intel CPU with 8 cores for less than $350

 

Anyways, yeah wait for vega and get an R7 1700

[TheRandomness]

-Thread moved to New Builds and Planning.

[MidnightBanshi]

Content creation will take advantage of extra cores, and even though the Ryzen 1700 & 1700X have a lower clock speed, the extra cores will help with the demands of the things you plan to use with it.