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I am looking to buy a new GTX 1080 build for gaming. My budget is around $2000-$2500AUD.

I mainly look to play multiplayer games including Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch, PLAYERUNKOWN's Battlegrounds, Arma 3 and some singleplayer games like Batman Arkham Knight (which I can't run on my craptop), Doom, The Witcher 3, and Resident Evil 7. I would also like to be able to run future games for the next little while so I won't have to upgrade as soon as I buy it.

I will be using a G-Sync 144hz monitor with this build and hope to run games like Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch and CS:GO (which won't be a problem lel) at over 144fps but the other games preferably at maxed settings minimum 60fps.

If you could also include an SSD with a minimum 250GB of storage that would be nice (preferably 500 if the price fits it) and 16GB of RAM. Also I don't have any preference for Intel or AMD CPU.

I will be doing some casual video and photo editing on the machine but nothing that high-end.

All responses are appreciated.

P.S. Please use au.pcpartpicker.com rather than the American site so I can see prices from Australian stores.

Thanks for helping
 
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The board comes with lots of connectivity options, overclocking potential and features like superior audio codec with headphone amps, bluetooth and wifi.

Better GPU...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($468.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($327.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($172.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Sandisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($1099.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($105.60 @ Skycomp Technology)
Total: $2454.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-07 15:58 AEST+1000


Better SSD/CASE/PSU and OS...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($468.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($327.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($172.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($309.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($699.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($154.00 @ Skycomp Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($129.00 @ IJK)
Total: $2482.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Thanks for the fast response.

I like the first build with the better GPU but was wondering if I were to buy that exact first build but spend $100 more, what would you suggest?

From an ease of building perspective I'd prefer a modular power supply, but whether there are better things to use my money for I'm all ears.
 
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If you dont need the OS, then i would suggest the NVME SSD, better case and psu.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($468.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus - STRIX Z270-E GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($327.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($172.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($169.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($1099.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: NZXT - S340 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.00 @ PLE Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair - RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($154.00 @ Skycomp Technology)
Total: $2613.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Thanks.

Still leaving this thread unanswered for now to see responses from others.

Regs
 
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I think this cover all you asked for, 500 ssd, + 1tb Hdd to data storage, 1080 TI instead of 1080. modular PSu all under 2500 AUD
[PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($468.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($149.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($309.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founder Edition Video Card ($999.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Total: $2407.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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as for AMD choices similar pricing or parts produces the following selection:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - RYZEN 7 1700X 3.4GHz 8-Core Processor ($518.00 @ Shopping Express)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350M-A Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($123.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($149.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($309.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founder Edition Video Card ($999.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Deepcool - TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Total: $2401.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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You included everything but compromised on certain aspects. Board comes with less features. Founders Edition cards tends to get hotter after a while with the blower style fans, affects performance a bit. And please change that Supernova NEX to G2 or G3. Thats not a good unit at all.
 
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I find it in bad taste to judge other people suggestions, but for the sake of the OP information and permitting to "teach" on Toms Hardware Forum, do Enlighten us all

1. please define the difference of my choice in boards with whom's choices ? yours? please enlighten the OP on the subject since you brought it up
2. video card overheating ? that would be a first I hear of it, do you have review on the subject I am curious
3. a 80+ gold EVGA PSU a bad unit... ? again got reviews on the matter other than the toms Teir list please.

yes I compromised on the memory speed, because over 2133/2400 the improvement in speed isn't worth the price of the ram, and considering the numerous reports of people having stability issued with 3000 and 3200 ram, I rather stay with the industry standard set by JENTEC
 
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So, first of all Ryzen is not a gaming first chip, so we can safely discount that.

Now, coming to your questions...

> The board in your build lacks the superior audio codec with headphone amps, the extra connectivity options and slots, bluetooth, wifi, and the easier overclcoking options avaialble with the E Gaming... https://us.hardware.info/comparisontable/products/377817-379621

> "You'll almost always be better off with an open-air cooler. Noise levels will definitely be lower overall. Have a small case or one with minimal airflow? Well, first of all, high-end open-air models might not fit as we discovered, due to their additional height and/or length. Furthermore, a blower-style cooler will be much more predictable, performing within its design parameters as long as it has access to outside air. Such models are particularly effective in ITX cases that position the video card's air intake at the edge of the case. Even if an open-air cooler could cool the GPU as effectively in such setups, the rest of the components in the case would suffer for it, due to the limited airflow inherent to any compact case."

Read the complete article here... http://techbuyersguru.com/video-card-comparison-blower-style-vs-open-air-coolers?page=2

> 80+ rating does not give you any aperture to measure the efficiency of the unit. Nex is not a good unit inspite of the rating... https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/35i3hu/which_power_supply_should_i_choose_g2_supernova/

Although i never commented about the RAM as there is not much difference between 3000 and 3200, please note that the higher the RAM the better it is for overclcoking.
 
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Overclocking is nice to have but I don't intend to overclock right now. I can only see myself overclocking the GPU and CPU down the line.

I also won't be using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth because I will be using ethernet and a USB headset.

I also am not exactly much of an audiophile either, so the superior audio codecs don't exactly worry me. Regardless if I ever plan to get better sound (and first a better headset) I'll just buy a new sound card down the line.

I also don't plan to only game, so that's why I'm not completely discounting Ryzen as an option YET.

And also The Paladin's option was $100 cheaper, which I could use for an OS or for coffee for the next 2 months.

And if my research is correct, his power supply isn't incredibly inefficient.
 
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Thanks for your response.

Given the fact that your option is cheaper and still suits my needs, I am swaying more so towards your suggestion.

Still leaving the thread unanswered for a little longer
 
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Alright. Took from The Paladins build and swapped out the case for a Phanteks P400S with a tempered glass window. Opinions/suggestions?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($468.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME Z270M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.00 @ Shopping Express)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($149.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($309.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founder Edition Video Card ($999.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($129.00 @ IJK)
Total: $2610.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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In chronological order...

> When you do plan to OC you will have tinvest gain to get those options. Better to pay a little more and keep the option open upfront rather than investing doubly.

> Wifi and bluetooth are always handy features and helps you if your ethernet falters, which does for everyone once in a while. The embedded features are better quality than aft ones.

> The after market soundcards are not any better than your current motherboard codecs. Maybe a little bit, but not worth the investment. For the next best sound you should better keep external DAC/AMP setup in mind.

> If gaming is not your only intention, i would rather go for a Ryzen build, because the Ryzen shines in every other way while still being a good enough gamer.

> The powersupply is not efficient as a quality unit. People often forget that the PSU is one of the integral part of the mix and sometimes when a low quality unit blows, it tends to take out other parts like motherboard or gpu along with it. I have learned it the hard way, and always recommend not to make that mistake.

> If cheap is an important factor, then you should get this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($468.00 @ Centre Com)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($55.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z270M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($179.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($172.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($309.00 @ Shopping Express)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.00 @ Shopping Express)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Founder Edition Video Card ($999.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($105.60 @ Skycomp Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($129.00 @ IJK)
Total: $2609.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The Gigabyte board costs the same but it has more pcie slots, more USB 3 support, better ethernet LAN and a slightly better audio codec... https://us.hardware.info/comparisontable/products/378882-379621
I didnt change the case, its the same one you have listed. I swapped the RAM to higher channel for better performance, and overclocking in case you want to indulge in it in distant future.
The PSU unit has better mosfet and HSF design and better than the NEX unit.
 
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Alright.

From a building perspective is it much harder to build with a non-modular psu?

Also are there any real benefits of using an ATX mobo? And if I were to use an ATX mobo for under 300 what would you suggest?

Thx
 
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