Need help with my first build.

[zuraxis]

Hey everyone! This will be my first build & I need help picking parts. I know I would like a 1080 TI. Also, due to an error on my part, I need to use this Case (I saved it on my wishlist on amazon & forgot it was still there. it was bought for me for Christmas) I don't have a preference with either Intel or AMD.

1. Budget & Location

My budget is between $1,500 to $2,000 US.

2. Aim

I plan on using my computer for gaming mostly. I tend to focus more on RPG games, but i really don't stick to one particular genre or game. I would like to play in 4k at 60fps if possible. I also plan on using it for light architectural work (CAD, Revit & 3ds Max), with most of my work focused on architectural renderings.

3. Monitors

I currently have 2 monitors. My main one is in 4k, the other is in 1080. I don't plan on upgrading my monitors any time soon.

4. Peripherals

I don't need any peripherals.

5. Why are you upgrading?

Some of the most recent games i wanted to play, i couldn't play at a high setting at a reasonable frame rate. My current computer is 7 years old and was store bought. 

 

Thanks for the help!

[seon123]

This one assumes you're using rebates. You could easily reduce the cost by going for the 8600K to 8700, getting a cheaper motherboard, getting a lower capacity SSD/HDD, or getting a different PSU. 

Believe it or not, that's the least expensive 1080 Ti on PCPP that's in stock, and that isn't crap.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($388.89 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($171.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($184.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Corsair - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Hydro Video Card  ($799.99 @ Corsair) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1936.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-08 18:32 EST-0500

[brob]

13 minutes ago, seon123 said:

This one assumes you're using rebates. You could easily reduce the cost by going for the 8600K to 8700, getting a cheaper motherboard, getting a lower capacity SSD/HDD, or getting a different PSU. 

Believe it or not, that's the least expensive 1080 Ti on PCPP that's in stock, and that isn't crap.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor  ($388.89 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock - Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($171.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($184.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Corsair - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Hydro Video Card  ($799.99 @ Corsair) 
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 5 RGB ATX Mid Tower Case  ($53.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1936.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-01-08 18:32 EST-0500

 

CRYORIG H5 Universal would be a better choice given the memory modules.

[HZapperz]

Honestly since you will be doing some architectural work I personally would get a ryzen chip.

I made a list including an 1800x, 1080ti and 16gb of ram

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/h3vWnn

[HZapperz]

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[zuraxis]

Thanks everyone. If i go with the Corsair - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Hydro Video Card, where would you recommend mounting the fan? In the rear of the case I would assume? 

[seon123]

4 minutes ago, zuraxis said:

Thanks everyone. If i go with the Corsair - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Hydro Video Card, where would you recommend mounting the fan? In the rear of the case I would assume? 

Yeah. Or wherever it fits, and you think it looks good