Gaming rig...first build...possible 21:9

swompdonkey · Feb 28, 2017

Ok...below is my build. My last choice is whether to spring for a GTX 1070 over RX 480 and whether to go 16:9 or 21:9. Advice is appreciated. Looking good for gaming the next couple years?

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/BtYHQV

elbert · Feb 28, 2017

I suggest you hold off for Ryzen to launch in 2 days. If it gives Intel a good run you could see some better prices and possible an i7 with Z170. I would suggest spring for a higher end CPU and motherboard than a GPU. GPU's are things you upgrade more often.

user11464 · Feb 28, 2017

you mean gtx 1060 (6gb) over rx 480?

my personal preference is gtx 1060, but that is simply from good experience with reliability by nvidia gpus

elbert · Feb 28, 2017

If you want a decent monitor for a low price this one is pretty good.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Monitor: LG 25UM58-P 25.0" 2560x1080 75Hz Monitor ($168.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $168.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-28 22:40 EST-0500

Lucky_SLS · Feb 28, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.33 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock B250M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon RX 480 8GB Red Devil Video Card ($231.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool KENDOMEN Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ B&H)
Total: $716.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-28 22:41 EST-0500

difficult to squeeze a 1700 and x370 within 800 bucks dont u think?
and i would always love a 21 : 9

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wNcMnQ/lg-monitor-25um58p

Virtual_Singularity · Feb 28, 2017

Wait for Ryzen, and Vega, as well, if you can. Not too far off, more options for you, and will hopefully allow you to save some cash regardless of choice. If your current sys can hold out a bit longer, wait for those releases as well as some benchmarks before you make your choice.

boosted1g · Feb 28, 2017

Waiting for Ryzen is certainly a better idea, even if it is a performance bust, it should still cause some drop in prices by intel

swompdonkey · Feb 28, 2017

Ok.... Probs. I have the Mobo, PSU and case already. Pretty set with Skylake for now. I would like to wait, but I need a computer as I am splitting time between homes and have a surface pro only here. Looking to get this thing built in the next couple weeks. My NEXT build.... Which will be part drafting compy (autocad, Maya, and Revit) for my wife will be a Ryzen build most likely.

Accepting all that... RX480 or would GTX 1070 make sense given difference is $180 approx. Sorry about incorrect price difference before... Too much whiskey.

swompdonkey · Feb 28, 2017

I will be waiting for price drops on skylake... But given parts in hand.... Should be done soon.

Muffinstumps · Feb 28, 2017

As for GPU that's almost all up to you. Nvidia GPU's have been noted as more reliable than AMD's but AMD still makes some killer GPUs. And as for monitor. I have a 21:9 and I have to say I love it. Running programs, desktop layout, multiple windows open at once, work and look beautiful. But, some early access games or even some main titles don't support this aspect ratio forcing you to play with black bars, which isn't too bad but a big step back from 21:9.
Here's my monitor-- https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824025212R. (On the cheaper side and looks great wall mounted

)

swompdonkey · Mar 1, 2017

Thanks for the link and all the info!

swompdonkey · Mar 5, 2017

I splurged on the GPU...went up to a GTX 1070 and order has been placed. Went with giga windforce.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/mDMdf8

Parts in hand:

GPU
PSU
Case
Mobo

Possibly pulling the trigger on CPU tonight and then the rest on Friday (payday).

Lucky_SLS · Mar 5, 2017

swompdonkey :

the b150 gaming m3 can support i5 7500. so go for it.

swompdonkey · Mar 5, 2017

I'd like to, but it requires a patch for the bios to run it. Since I already have the mobo in hand I was thinking of just going i5 6500. I could put another processor in just to get the bios update and replace, but not sure I want to go through the extra trouble or expense. Any easier way to update the bios?

Lucky_SLS · Mar 6, 2017

swompdonkey :

first ask newegg with which bios that mobo ships with if its not the latest, y not ask ur local computer store to do that? give him like 5 bucks for 30min of his time? dunno how its done there but i can definitely get that done here in india

swompdonkey · Mar 6, 2017

According to recent buyers it looks like it comes needing the BIOS update. I will look into the computer store idea though. If not, I don't feel I'm missing that much going 6500 vs 7500. I watched some head 2 heads and it may make more of a difference down the road, but for now it was just a 0-7 fps difference depending on the title. That was all at 1080p, so not sure the impact at high resolution.

swompdonkey · Mar 11, 2017

Also...decided to forego 21:9. Can get more monitor for your money @ 16:9 and given that I will likely be using this monitor as a TV as well as computer monitor, 16:9 makes the most sense.

Lucky_SLS · Mar 11, 2017

enjoy ur build

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