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This build which Id build myself - https://pcpartpicker.com/list/QPhgD8
-$1530



or this pre-built - http://www.microcenter.com/product/488862/CodexXE069US_Desktop_Computer
-$1700 but I would have to add an HDD so $1780



Im not sure which is a better choice.

With the build I would make myself, the parts may be more reliable (PSU, MOBO, cooling, etc) and aesthetically nice (the case and RGB). I also only really need a GTX1080 + and i5 for the tasks ill use the PC for at 1080p/144hz so the build is a bit cheaper than the MSI Prebuilt.



With the prebuilt, I get the 1080ti and i7 8700k but obviously for a bit more money but it is still a really good deal so Im willing to stretch it if its worth it. The risk would be that the motherboard,PSU,etc is lower quality than that of the build I can make myself. It would also be more convenient to just plug in and use.



What would you choose?
 
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On very demanding games you're not going to make it to 144fps sometimes with the 1080, unless you want to drop some of the settings down although you may be able to mitigate SOME of that with a generous overclock on the graphics card.

If that happens (Not getting to 144fps on that 144hz monitor) you're going to have a visually unpleasant experience. If you are ok with reducing some settings, then yes, the 1080 would do fine.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.99 @...
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Here, tweaked a few things on your build. This is definitely better than that prebuilt and is a bit better than what you had configured as it includes a much better power supply, a 7200RPM HDD instead of a 5400RPM model and a 1080TI instead of a regular 1080. It will game every bit as well as that unit with the i7.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.99 @ B&H)
Memory: GeIL - SUPER LUCE RGB SYNC 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.09 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB Gaming OC 11G Video Card ($719.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1690.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-14 01:49 EST-0500
 
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Do you think getting the 1080ti is overkill to play at 144hz 1080p? I think I might stick with a 1080 to save the $180+ and still have a killer build for my game requirements
 
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On very demanding games you're not going to make it to 144fps sometimes with the 1080, unless you want to drop some of the settings down although you may be able to mitigate SOME of that with a generous overclock on the graphics card.

If that happens (Not getting to 144fps on that 144hz monitor) you're going to have a visually unpleasant experience. If you are ok with reducing some settings, then yes, the 1080 would do fine.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-8600K 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($279.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - Z370 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.99 @ B&H)
Memory: GeIL - SUPER LUCE RGB SYNC 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.09 @ Newegg Marketplace)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($544.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.59 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1515.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-12-14 13:37 EST-0500
 
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