first build Need Help :)

[MoHS]

Hello,

I have always used ready made PC's and laptops from dell, this is the first time I attempt building a PC. I'll use if for gaming, Graphics Design, 3D modeling and rendering.

my only concern is choosing the GPU at this time of the year.

At first I was planning on getting GTX 1070, as I don't think I need a 1080 and was not welling to pay for it.

But after seeing the prices I found that 1070's are +710 USD and 1080's can be found at 760-810 USD

at the same time I started considering getting the GTX 1060 which is much cheaper at around 400-450 USD.

Anyways, I want your opinion on whether the 1060 would be enough for me or not. Can it run 1080p @144Hz even if at Mid settings ? and does it provide more value than the 1070 or 1080 at its price ?

Note that most of my 3D rendering is done on my company's PC. But I might still use mine.

 

Also, please take a look at my build and see if you would recommend changes. maybe cheaper substitutes to get the 1080.

Processor: intel i7-8700k 3.7GHz 6-core

MotherBoard: Asus Prime Z370-A

RAM:Corsair Venegeance LPX 16GB (2x8) DDR4 - 2400MHz
GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1080 Windforce OC 8G - or MSI GeForce GTX 1060 6G

Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO

SSD: WD-Blue 2.5" 250 GB SSD

HDD: 2TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5" 7200 RPM

Power: EVGA SuperNOVA 550W 80+ Gold Certified

Case:  Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS  OR NZXL S340 Elite (Black)  - (what you think)

Wifi: TP-Link N900 Wireless Dual Band PCI-Express Adapter

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/MoHS/saved/#view=DWTf8d

 

 

Finally is it worth waiting for April or May in hopes for the prices to go down, or will I regret it ?

 

Thank you,  and sorry for the long post

[LienusLateTips]

Worse time to every build a PC

[MoHS]

Just now, JDE said:

Worse time to every build a PC

How long should I wait tho ?

I'm afraid if I wait nothing change and I end up waiting for nothing

[LienusLateTips]

1 minute ago, MoHS said:

How long should I wait tho ?

I'm afraid if I wait nothing change and I end up waiting for nothing

What can you currently do on your system? 

[MoHS]

5 minutes ago, JDE said:

What can you currently do on your system? 

I currently have a Dell inspiron 17r Laptop, with intel core i7-5500U 2.4 GHz CPU, 12GB RAM, Nvidea Geforce 920M GPU 

I can run games at low settings only

 

example Overwatch 40-60 fps very low settings