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Hello!

So I'm building a "work" system for gaming and streaming, it will be for an upcoming youtube/twitch channel soon.

I feel like it's too expensive, so I'm looking for advice on how to swap stuff in there and make it more affordable.

A few points:
I put two RX480s because that's very close to a 1080 performance but for $200 less.
The two monitors I was looking at, have G-Sync but not Freesync which is a bummer, but if you guys can suggest a monitor that's 21:9, curved, IPS, 100Hz+ (by the way on this, do I NEED 100Hz or more?), I'd appreciate.

And then if anything else there could be cheaper, it'd help.

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/fgcv3F

Thanks in advance!
 
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Chugalug_

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Get a 1070 instead of two RX 480s, scaling is poor or even non existent in most titles, and the VRAM won't be properly utilized.
What is your budget?
I'd really go for a 27" 1440p 144hz monitor for gaming and a 60Hz 1080p second monitor for the stream.
Ultrawide resolutions are often warped in particular games or applications or just not supported.
144hz is much better than 60.
You can do much better with that budget, i'll post in a sec.
 
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Here's a much better build for that price range, includes great cooling, SLI GTX 1080s, a 500GB 850 Evo SSD and a 2TB HDD among other things. It will let you max everything at insane frame rates. ;)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($368.82 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($225.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston FURY 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($284.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.46 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 760T Black V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($156.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 23.0" 60Hz Monitor ($125.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: Acer XB270HU Abprz 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($599.00 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($118.87 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Sabre RGB Wired Optical Mouse ($46.23 @ Amazon)
Total: $3744.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-01 01:16 EDT-0400

 
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Ok I guess I should explain about the streaming: This studio will have a full Livestream hardware rig.
So I'd be taking a second output from this machine, and go straight into the stream switcher.
The switcher will have its own monitors(complete with someone running it). So no need for a second monitor on this rig.
Now on to the ultrawide and stuff: Star Citizen will be the main thing streaming on that thing and it will most definitely support it.
That being said, I wonder about the 144Hz thing. Do we have a monitor option that has that but is larger? Say 34"?
It'd do wonders for immersion, with this game. The setup will run in a cockpit style thing, complete with HOTAS and rudder pedals. Immersion is another reason for the curved ultra wide monitor choice.
And if we're jumping up to 1080s, then I guess I can just add another one later if needed.

As for the budget, I'm trying to get below $3k. I'll tweak your build, let's see.
 
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Oh wow, that's CLOSE. Removing one 1080 and the 60Hz monitor brought it down to $3,003. Good job! Lol

I'd like to hear your reasons for the other parts you switched though, if you don't mind! Learning over here :)

Thank you for the quick reply and helpfulness!!!

Oh, I should mention I was also trying to keep a black/red color scheme with the parts :)
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($368.82 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty X99X Killer ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($226.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Plextor M7V 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.38 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB G1 Gaming Video Card ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Inwin 707 BLACK ATX Full Tower Case ($127.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($651.39 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex M800 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($156.81 @ Amazon)
Mouse: SteelSeries Rival 700 Wired Optical Mouse ($90.99 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia 800 7.1 Channel Headset ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $3270.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-01 10:49 EDT-0400

The peripherals (KB/Mouse/Headset) are left as is from your selection since those are very strongly affected by personal preferences, but they totaled ~$517. It's up to you to decide whether to keep or change them to your needs.

Fit your black/red request (except for the SSD/HDD that will sit behind its own drive bay with its own black cover from the case).

The RMx1000W was $119 with $20 rebate while the 750W is $109 with $10 rebate -> more cost effectively while leaving plenty room for SLI upgrade if wanted/needed. 850W ver is more expensive at $131. FSP Hydro G 850W at 114.99 with $15.00 rebate +$6.51 shipping = $106.5 if you really really must avoid non-red/black color.

Cryorig R1 Ultimate provide cooling performance competitive with liquid cooling solution while being quieter.
 
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Ditto, here is my updated build.
It also comes in cheaper if you remove one of the 1080s, so if you're going single card I suggest doing that.
However with a double monitor setup, dual 1080s will certainly help you to push a higher workload, allowing you to get both a better gaming experience, and a better quality stream for your users.
Let me know when your channel is up and running by the way, I'd be happy to check it out. ;)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($368.82 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A II ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($225.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston FURY 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($284.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($156.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($629.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 760T Black V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($163.60 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 23.0" 60Hz Monitor ($125.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: Acer XB270HU Abprz 27.0" 144Hz Monitor ($599.00 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Corsair STRAFE RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard ($118.87 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Sabre RGB Wired Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $3724.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-01 19:24 EDT-0400
 
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Ah, it is incorrectly listed as 4ms on the pcpartpicker page, I see. :/
It is a 1ms variant, I always get those two mixed up! :)
Thanks for notifying me, i'll fix it now.
Edit: The Dell S2716DG is the same price, and the XB270HU IPS version is out of stock everywhere! :eek:
It will perform identically compared to the S2716DG without a thick AG coating, so I might as well leave it. :(
 
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the Dell S2716DG is an excellent monitor once you adjust it. there are settings online that provide a good starting point. For a TN panel, it's pretty bright and crisp. And it was a good $140 less than any other IPS solution (the old 270HU), and $250 less than the latest top monitors (PG297Q and 271HU)
 
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See, I don't wanna go any smaller than 34" because it'd be replacing my TV, which is 32".
The 34" ultra wide would actually be nice since, if it's movies in 21:9 the final picture would actually be a LOT larger!
But then like I've mentioned before, they currently work at 100Hz. I still haven't found data or opinions on this to make me think I REALLY need 144Hz for anything other than competitive CS:GO or something, but since these monitors are SO expensive right now, maybe I should wait until the 144Hz versions are out so these go down...
 
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theres a Asus 34in ultrawide IPS screen that has high refresh. PF348Q I believe. maybe that meets your needs.
 
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You mean the PG348Q.
It is extremely overpriced and overhyped, and the Acer x34 does everything it does, but better and generally at a lower cost.
Asus are riding the train off their heavy advertising of the Swift line for 'Gamers'.
 
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The ASUS is also available here in Brazil, and the Acer is not... there's that. Although I wouldn't get it here, probably just smuggle it from the US the next time I'm there.
 
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