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Xyron

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I am looking to build another computer since my last build was about 7 years ago (I typically build new systems every 5-7 years). As there have been a lot of advancement since then and I have received good advice from everyone in the past, I would like to get some advice on this build. I will primarily be gaming with some video editing.

https://pcpartpicker.com/user/apgrossi/saved/Y7gqsY

Some advice needed on these two things.

RAM: Chose the Corsair based on CAS being 10 although it is DDR4-2400. Should I got DDR4-3XXX and a higher CAS for better speed?

Monitor: Going with 2 monitors. First is a 27inch 1440p monitor for graphics (games and video editing). The second one is a 24inch 1080p for web surfing and mundane stuff. This is where I need the most help.

Thanks Everyone!! Please feel free to give your honest opinion and changes.
 
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I agree with the other poster that 144Hz is overkill. You only need that for gaming. That seems like a lot of money to spend on a single 1080. If you're going for 144Hz (which I feel is kind of overrated) you want at least a dual 1080 system which can easily be done for less than $2500. For web surfing and other stuff like that, just get a cheap monitor. Then this is what I would recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($347.12 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($57.19 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($217.98 @ Newegg)
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Nice to have a second monitor available when in the middle of a game. Game will be full screen on the 1440p and if the wife come in and asks me to check on something, I have a second monitor.
Any advice on a good 1080p monitor?
 
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I agree with the other poster that 144Hz is overkill. You only need that for gaming. That seems like a lot of money to spend on a single 1080. If you're going for 144Hz (which I feel is kind of overrated) you want at least a dual 1080 system which can easily be done for less than $2500. For web surfing and other stuff like that, just get a cheap monitor. Then this is what I would recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($347.12 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($57.19 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS IX HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($217.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($559.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($559.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.88 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2382.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-27 15:36 EST-0500

Then you can spend the rest on peripherals and whatever else you need.
 
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1080P monitor for web browsing, I'd go with anything acer. ie: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA85V3H65127
 
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