Got A Real Job and Looking At My First Big Build!
###Build Help/Ready:
Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)
Yes!
What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
Gaming, recording, programming, video editing
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, framerate, game settings)
I'd love to hit 4k but will be satisfied with 1080p if it breaks the bank too much.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
2-3k USD
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
USA
**Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $343.33 @ OutletPC |
| CPU Cooler | CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler | $34.88 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | MSI Z270 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $149.00 @ B&H |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory | $104.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Sandisk X400 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $139.99 @ Newegg |
| Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card | $678.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Case | Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case | $54.99 @ NCIX US |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $79.99 @ Jet |
| Monitor | Asus PB278Q 27.0" 2560x1440 60Hz Monitor | $359.99 @ Best Buy |
| Monitor | Dell P2715Q 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor | $499.00 @ B&H |
| Speakers | Logitech Z323 30W 2.1ch Speakers | $43.09 @ Jet |
| External Storage | Seagate Backup Plus 1TB External Hard Drive | $59.99 @ B&H |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $2548.23 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-12 18:57 EST-0500 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
I live next to a Microcenter so I'll look there first once I've nailed down a parts list. I'm a bit lost on what monitors I should take, but I'd like to stick to 2. I expect that the ones I picked are too weak for 4k. If you see anything wrong with the build or have any suggestions I'd love to hear them. Thanks everyone!
EDIT: Updated parts after below suggestions. I picked one 4k monitor and one 1440p. Any further suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Posted Feb 12, 2017, 10:56 PM UTC · edited