Do I need to change anything about my new PC build?

keikenn · Jul 7, 2017

I won a mini lotto ($25,000) and I decided, of course, that I wanted to give my PC a nice 'enhancement' So before I make these final changes, I want to know if there are any other recommended parts that could replace what I have listed.

Processor: Intel Core i9-7900X Processor ($999.00)

Motherboard: ASUS PRIME X299-DELUXE LGA2066 DDR4 M.2 U.2 THUNDERBOLT 3 USB 3.1 X299 ATX Motherboard with Dual Gigabit LAN and 802.11AD WIFI for Intel Core X-Series Processors ($489.99)

Graphics Cards[2]: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti SC2 HYBRID GAMING, 11GB GDDR5X, iCX Technology - 9 Thermal Sensors Graphics Card 11G-P4-6598-KR ($809.99 x2)

Memory: Corsair CMD128GX4M8B3200C16 Dominator Platinum, 128GB, DDR4 3200 C16 Internal Memory for Intel X99 series ($1,399.99)

SSD1: Samsung 960 PRO Series - 2TB PCIe NVMe - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V6P2T0BW) ($1,149)
SSD2: Samsung 850 EVO 4TB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-75E4T0B/AM) ($1,539.87)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1600 T2 80+ TITANIUM, 1600W ECO Mode Fully Modular NVIDIA SLI and Crossfire Ready 10 Year Warranty Power Supply 220-T2-1600-X1 ($449.99)

CPU Cooler: Thermaltake WATER 3.0 Triple Riing RGB High Static Pressure Fans 360 AIO Water Cooling System CPU Cooler CL-W108-PL12SW-A ($179.00)

Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster ZxR PCIe Audiophile Grade Gaming Sound Card with High Performance Headphone Amp and Desktop Audio Control Module ($249.99)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro | USB Flash Drive ($182.00)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Elite Extreme Full Tower chassis aluminum exterior dual system support and water-cooling Cases PH-ES916E_AG ($928.98)

My original PC was worth roughly $4,200. Now, it could be worth about $9,280.
It should be noted that I am a hardcore PC gamer and I want my systems performing at the best there is to offer.

MrN1ce9uy · Jul 7, 2017

Well I'd say I'm a bit more mainstream than high-end, but I can't seem to find which CPU you plan to buy.

keikenn · Jul 7, 2017

MrN1ce9uy :

I completely forgot to add that. I'm using the Intel Core i9-7900X

DSzymborski · Jul 7, 2017

keikenn :

What monitors are you using?

Now, note that it's not actually *worth* $9,000 as in that's what you could get for it, it costs $9,000 to buy it. Two very different things.

keikenn · Jul 7, 2017

DSzymborski :

Cost, worth, breaking the bank, whatever lol. I'm using a Dell 43 Ultra HD 4k Multi Client Monitor | P4317Q as my central and main monitor. And two 27" Asus monitors on either side of it.

DSzymborski · Jul 7, 2017

keikenn :

DSzymborski :

Cost, worth, breaking the bank, whatever lol. I'm using a Dell 43 Ultra HD 4k Multi Client Monitor | P4317Q as my central and main monitor. And two 27" Asus monitors on either side of it.

Just wanted to make sure you were using at least one 4K monitor. You wouldn't believe some of the over-the-top builds you see here sometimes with a person using a 1080p monitor.

keikenn · Jul 7, 2017

DSzymborski :

keikenn :

Just wanted to make sure you were using at least one 4K monitor. You wouldn't believe some of the over-the-top builds you see here sometimes with a person using a 1080p monitor.

Well, damn. Im here trying to milk the best out of everything I have. I'm actually looking on replacing the 4k monitor with a different brand because the Dell is failing me as of lately. Could be because I bought it second hand. So if you have any suggestions in that department, would be appreciated.

MrN1ce9uy · Jul 8, 2017

What's failing about the 4K monitor? If you don't mind me asking.

keikenn · Jul 8, 2017

MrN1ce9uy :

It started showing static lines and some time after it started making colors fade out. I've gone through the settings and had tech experts come over and look at it but they can't find the problem. So the easiest thing to do is get a new monitor of a different brand, I guess.

USAFRet · Jul 8, 2017

Even given "small lottery" money...that is a serious waste of money.

keikenn · Jul 8, 2017

USAFRet :

Don't be a hater. I make $196k a year. This is my version of extra pocket money. If I could think of something essential that needed to be fixed first, obviously that would come before my PC. But there isn't. So that's where we stand.

USAFRet · Jul 8, 2017

keikenn :

People that get to be 'wealthy' don't get there by blowing money on stupid crap.
But, it's your 'soon to be parted with' money....you go, boi!

Finstar · Jul 8, 2017

I'm not gonna judge your money usage but i'd recommend you swap that crap thermaltake cooler for an EKWB aio setup

Finstar · Jul 8, 2017

Delidding the cpu would be a good idea too so i'd recommend you get the delid die mate 2 and some liquid metal paste to replace Intels toothpaste.

g-unit1111 · Jul 8, 2017

Finstar :

On a $1,000 CPU? Are you kidding me?

MrN1ce9uy · Jul 8, 2017

g-unit1111 :

Agreed.

I like the NZXT Kraken X62 btw.

USAFRet · Jul 8, 2017

Finstar :

Please describe to us, in detail, why that would be a "good idea".

Rogue Leader · Jul 9, 2017

Finstar :

On a $1000 cpu. Literally one of the dumbest things I've ever read here.

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