Which 1080 ti should I get? ASUS ROG STRIX O11G vs MSI Gaming X 11G

FrankRD

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Nov 8, 2016
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Hi all!

I can't seem to find any definitive answer to this question.

Soon, I'll start saving and stockpiling parts to build a new PC.

I can't decide on the GPU, and that will be the last deciding factor.

Keep in mind, I am a first time builder.

Here's the PCPartPicker dump.

Any and all help is appreciated, thanks! -Frank

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bFyWHN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bFyWHN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel - Core i7-8700K 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($389.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Noctua - NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.88 @ OutletPC)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver - 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($5.83 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus - ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($259.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair - Dominator Platinum 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($384.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 960 EVO 1TB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($443.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda Pro 8TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($312.72 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda Pro 8TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($312.72 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB GAMING X Video Card ($768.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo Luxe Tempered Glass (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG - WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($46.48 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full 32/64-bit ($109.99 @ B&H)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($20.97 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($20.97 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($20.97 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua - NF-A14 PWM 82.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($20.97 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer - Predator X34 34.0" 3440x1440 100Hz Monitor ($999.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech - Z200 0W 2ch Speakers ($22.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $4504.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-20 08:28 EDT-0400
 
Solution
msi gaming x

or if youve got enough money since euhm.... look at your build
msi sea hawk with ekwb custom plate:https://www.msi.com/Promotion/DISCOUNT-ON-EK-LIQUID-COOLING-COMPONENTS

FrankRD

Commendable
Nov 8, 2016
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That's actually the top price on the build, with the monitor being optional (drop $1,000.)

Thanks for the suggestion, though!

And may I ask if there are any technical reasons to go for MSI over ASUS? Or is it just preference?
 

FrankRD

Commendable
Nov 8, 2016
15
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1,510

Coolio, thanks!
 

FrankRD

Commendable
Nov 8, 2016
15
0
1,510


Awesome, thanks! I'll check it out.