any suggestions for a friends first build

[NotAGeek]

He wants Top notch VR Performance, Streaming and Great Frames at 1440p

so far we have this put https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BC7fKZ.

looking for any suggestions if any please let me know.

[LienusLateTips]

Budget?

[Streetguru]

6 minutes ago, NotAGeek said:

He wants Top notch VR Performance, Streaming and Great Frames at 1440p

so far we have this put https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BC7fKZ.

looking for any suggestions if any please let me know.

as in streaming to twitch and or youtube?

[NotAGeek]

3 minutes ago, JDE said:

Budget?

not sure, but it seems his going all out on it

[NotAGeek]

2 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

as in streaming to twitch and or youtube?

likely twitch

[tryhard techy1169]

if your friend isn't too worried about price i would switch the monitor out to a Asus PG279Q. it is 165Hz and IPS.

[Streetguru]

Just now, NotAGeek said:

likely twitch

Should get a 1440p 144hz IPS display minimum, TN is always trash

Then You should either get a 1950X for overkill/top tier streaming, which is what I would do, but I'm crazy and want the best CPU I could get

1060 and 580 pricing is dumb, but the display is free-sync, so 580 I guess is the way to go, should be like a $200-250 card...
 

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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YGc3f8
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/YGc3f8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Threadripper 1950X 3.4GHz 16-Core Processor  ($905.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-U14S TR4-SP3 140.2 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.90 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Motherboard: ASRock - X399 Taichi ATX TR4 Motherboard  ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: GeIL - EVO X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.29 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI - Radeon RX 580 8GB GAMING X Video Card  ($344.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox 5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.26 @ B&H)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Pixio - PX277-N 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor  ($399.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Total: $2635.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-06 14:28 EST-0500

 

Or save like $400 and get an i7 8700, the kraken is overpriced
 

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PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JGGs6X
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JGGs6X/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($339.89 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($87.95 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z370 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL - EVO X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($62.29 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB DUKE OC Video Card  ($749.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterCase Pro 5 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - FOCUS Plus Gold 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Pixio - PX277-N 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor  ($399.99 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Total: $2309.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-06 14:20 EST-0500

 

would also suggest a case with a bit better airflow

Should ask if he wants a silent PC for the streaming, if so you want a Be Quiet! 600 case, a silent PC will naturally run hotter though

[LienusLateTips]

Just now, Streetguru said:

Should ask if he wants a silent PC for the streaming, if so you want a Be Quiet! 600 case, a silent PC will naturally run hotter though

Or a Define series case, I can't hear mine when I'm running a stress test and my ear is on the side panel, or vents.

[Princess Luna]

Better case, ultrawide 1440p instead.

[Streetguru]

20 minutes ago, Princess Cadence said:

Better case, ultrawide 1440p instead.

Think I'd rather go 4k if you're going to spend over $500

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB895AP4807

[Princess Luna]

11 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

Think I'd rather go 4k if you're going to spend over $500

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB895AP4807

Every one has preferences, after I tried 21:9 I vowed never go back to the boring 16:9 besides better refresh rate.

[ReyazJunior]

I'd say j get the ASUS PG279Q with G-Sync. Otherwise it is amazing. And getting a 1950X for streaming is useless. 6 cores is enough. Otherwise invest in Ryzen 7 1700X or 1800X. Or X299 and i7-7820X.