Best parts for multiseat (softXpand) multi-ip gaming?

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Assuming that two users using KB/M or Gamepad (doesn't matter) on seperate Gsync Monitors, are playing new gen FPS titles (online) like Titanfall, BF, COD, etc. What do you feel (knowing you need to split resources) are the best PC parts at this time that would be best if you had each player splitting those resources to match at least the recommended specs of these games for both players?

Any ideas on RAM, CPU, MOBO, GPU would be great. Not concerned with Storage devices let's assume its an SSD with plenty of space and a more than adequate PSU! Say each player at 1080p on Ultra or at least High settings no AA. Not looking for opinions about softXpand nor the whole why not just buy two gaming PCs either, since that defeats the purpose of the question in the first place!

Only what matters a user wanting to basically turn one PC into two glorified gaming rigs. Have at it guys ignore the budget you can be somewhat considerate about it but without exaggeration too like $10K over hey this can be done easily at $3K or something like that. Looking for experienced opinions though like those who have actually used multiseat software.
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Have a look at the Cooler Master Stacker Cases.

At this point, I can't help but think that 2 systems will be better. Or, if I may suggest an expensive 8-core build?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($1036.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($469.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($519.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($422.51 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital...
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this might be overkill but check it out.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus X99-E WS SSI CEB LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($506.70 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($789.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $4811.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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...and with storage and the best 1080p monitors with G-sync

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H240-X 90.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus X99-E WS SSI CEB LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($506.70 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($789.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung XP941 Series 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($500.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($422.51 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer XB270H Abprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer XB270H Abprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $7235.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-11 16:17 EST-0500
 
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Hmm sounds like a pc a friend just built. Anyhow let's put that on a DDR3 system and ignore the flashy Dominator platimnums it would be based more on real world performance. SoftXpand is only compatible to Win7 btw. Which is why I listed certain criteria. I can totally understand the 980s though!
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming G1 WIFI-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($325.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($325.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($422.51 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($147.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer XB270H Abprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer XB270H Abprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $6053.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-13 00:47 EST-0500
 
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Sounds about right! If I were to build it myself I wouldn't need the massive storage nor the optical drive or OS. I was also thinking the exact same Gsync monitors myself LOL! My main question is actually about the CPU. You really feel that a quad core is enough to push say BF4 (2 instances running simultaneously) on a single system? My main concern has been the demand of CPU performance when the system uses the software to split the resources.
 
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Have a look at the Cooler Master Stacker Cases.

At this point, I can't help but think that 2 systems will be better. Or, if I may suggest an expensive 8-core build?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5960X 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($1036.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus RAMPAGE V EXTREME EATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($469.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($519.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($422.51 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (4-Way SLI) ($569.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 1600W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer XB270H Abprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer XB270H Abprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $6789.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-13 10:37 EST-0500
 
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I was thinking since I would have no interest in DDR4 for for quite some time since gaming has no performance improvement at DDR4 yet DDR3 at 1866 is the cap for multitasking according to benchmarks DDR4 only truly yields the energy effieciency and better error correction. Maybe a 3930K or 4930K would suffice until further notice.

In my honest opinion I like the though of the 5960X but I don't DDR4 and X99 mobo being a justifiable upgrade either. Also stinks that DDR4 lowest speed available is 2133MHz when there's no gaming performance improvement beyond 1600MHz. :??:
 
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