[Build Help] I put together a parts list in 2014 but didn't have the money. Can we make it the modern equivalent to my requests?
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Yes
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
I plan on doing everything from playing CPU heavy games (Kerbal Space Program) to playing games at 60 fps on highest/higher settings. I want to also be able to mod games without running out of RAM or memory. Also I might be doing some video rendering on the side so anything halfway decent in that field.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
I would like to run at least a dual monitor setup, maybe three. I would also want to be able to go past 1080p if the monitors offered (preparing for 2.7k/4k). 60 FPS is a must, and the game should be running on higher graphics.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
$1250-$2000. It is flexible, but I want this to last a couple of years so it should be future proof.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
USA
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So this is where things get a little different in this post, the reason this is a Build Help is because I haven't paid enough attention to custom PC's since Spring 2014. Here is the last build that I put together, but I never had the money and wasn't satisfied with the choice.
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Basically, I don't want to be thrown a PC build without understanding it. I would like if you reply to explain why you chose certain items, and what all has been released in the past year to merit your specific build.
Posted Oct 5, 2015, 11:35 PM UTC
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How does the Western Digital HDD compare to other brands? I was just wondering why it's so cheap. Also that GPU looks insane in a good way
It's the best on the market.
It is. It's the best 1080p card on the market.
If you're looking for higher resolutions on one card you'd be best to go with a Nvidia 980ti, but it costs ~$630. I put in a large enough PSU in case you wanted to add in a second 390 at a later date.
Sorry for the complete noob question, but what would another GPU benefit me for? (Extra Monitor, Multiple GPU heavy programs, etc.)
A second GPU would allow for better performance in gaming. And that's about it. No other programs will utilize a second GPU (such as video editing or programming).
Here's a 980ti build.
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