New Build Project 3K Budget (Roughly)

[MstaR35]

Hi guys,

 

Pretty new to this so please do forgive me if this is in the wrong section. I am looking to build a new Gaming setup, now for the pc I was looking at going with a 1080ti ad i7 7700K. However there were a couple of hiccups I hit. For the past few weeks I have been conceited on my decision to go this far High-End. Confusing me about the monitor choice and graphics card. Along with this system I am going to have the Xbox one X and PS4 Pro hooked into the Monitor of choice (Along with a hdmi splitter most likely). The main questions I have as of right now are:

Is 4K gaming worth it? E.G is it more enjoyable than 1440p, is it more fluid and immersive?

Is 4K at high/med better than 1440p at ultra?

For my monitor choice I am conceited between the predator X34A and R.O.G's competitive offering, which would be better for the whole suite of gaming?

Would I be better off waiting till next year?

Could you recommend a capable HDMI switch? This is the one I am considering: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SMARTOOO-26041-18Gps-HDMI-Switcher/dp/B06XC2VZGR/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503540918&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=4K+HDR+Hdmi+Switch&psc=1

Also how would I run audio? It would all need to come through one 2.1 ch speaker system (Lame yes I know a 7.1ch system is in the room just don't have time to set it up atm) which has one line in connection. Thanks

 

[LienusLateTips]

Wait for Covfefe Lake

[NoRomanBatmansAllowed]

1440p 144hz > 4k 60hz > 1440p 60hz

[Daniel Z.]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Liquid Freezer 360 74.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($119.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($121.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB OC BLACK Video Card  ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($101.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer - Predator X34 34.0" 3440x1440 100Hz Monitor  ($1079.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech - G810 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($110.47 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($50.05 @ Amazon) 
Other: 8700k ($350.00)
Other: Z370?  ($150.00)
Total: $3038.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-23 23:11 EDT-0400

[MstaR35]

4 hours ago, Daniel Z. said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Liquid Freezer 360 74.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($119.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($121.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB OC BLACK Video Card  ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Fractal Design - Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($101.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: Acer - Predator X34 34.0" 3440x1440 100Hz Monitor  ($1079.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech - G810 Orion Spectrum RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($110.47 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($50.05 @ Amazon) 
Other: 8700k ($350.00)
Other: Z370?  ($150.00)
Total: $3038.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-23 23:11 EDT-0400

Thanks for the detailed parts list, I'm not too fussed about the specific pieces, more about 4K gaming vs 1440P at 144hz, also which would be better for all round media consumption. How would a switch work and would i need a high bandwith switch for 4k HDR on the xbox one to my display? and how would i develop an audio solution.

[MstaR35]

5 hours ago, JDE said:

Wait for Covfefe Lake

When is the release?

 

5 hours ago, bob51zhang said:

1440p 144hz > 4k 60hz > 1440p 60hz

Is this a general rule or perosnal opinion? im hoping for 4k at 60hz plus. Media consumption is also a concern. I practically live on my pc.

[NoRomanBatmansAllowed]

10 hours ago, MstaR35 said:

Is this a general rule or perosnal opinion? im hoping for 4k at 60hz plus. Media consumption is also a concern. I practically live on my pc.

This is by far what I have seen and heard on the interwebz.

 

I can't remember one post saying that 4k60 was better than 1440p144.

Personally though, I'm running some random 1024x1280 and 1440x900 monitor, so yeah.

[LienusLateTips]

10 hours ago, MstaR35 said:

When is the release?

Fall

10 hours ago, MstaR35 said:

Is this a general rule or perosnal opinion? im hoping for 4k at 60hz plus. Media consumption is also a concern. I practically live on my pc.

There aren't any 4k monitors that aren't 60hz (last time i checked)

[MstaR35]

4 hours ago, bob51zhang said:

This is by far what I have seen and heard on the interwebz.

 

I can't remember one post saying that 4k60 was better than 1440p144.

Personally though, I'm running some random 1024x1280 and 1440x900 monitor, so yeah.

What would be the best 1440p monitor at 1440hz? preferably 34inch or lowest 27inch and anyone know about the hdmi splitter stuff?

[LienusLateTips]

2 minutes ago, MstaR35 said:

What would be the best 1440p monitor at 1440hz? preferably 34inch or lowest 27inch and anyone know about the hdmi splitter stuff?

Just use displayport

[MstaR35]

14 minutes ago, JDE said:

Just use displayport

even for Xbox one and ps4 pro? As they will be running into the monitor too and would the preadtor be the better choice or the rog?

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, MstaR35 said:

even for Xbox one and ps4 pro? As they will be running into the monitor too and would the preadtor be the better choice or the rog, or even the z35?

I would just use HDMI and have like one of those controller boxes then.

[MstaR35]

3 minutes ago, JDE said:

I would just use HDMI and have like one of those controller boxes then.

Okay so that solves almost everything except my last problem? X34 or rogs competitive offering?

[brob]

Just now, MstaR35 said:

Okay so that solves almost everything except my last problem? X34 or rogs competitive offering?

Personal preference. Best would be for you to actually see them.

[MstaR35]

Just now, brob said:

Personal preference. Best would be for you to actually see them.

Well I'm heading to CCL (Local PC specialist store) And hopefully they have some on display. Thanks for the help guys.

[MstaR35]

11 minutes ago, brob said:

Personal preference. Best would be for you to actually see them.

Just one more question, I'm going with the PG348Q can someone please help me find a suitable vesa mount? it needs to kind of screw onto my desk or clamp onto it. thanks.

[brob]

2 hours ago, MstaR35 said:

Just one more question, I'm going with the PG348Q can someone please help me find a suitable vesa mount? it needs to kind of screw onto my desk or clamp onto it. thanks.

http://www.ergotron.com/en-us/products/product-details/45-475#/?color=polished aluminum&buynow=0