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Building my next rig

XGZiDeus
Level 9
CPU: Intel - Intel - Core i7-8086K 4GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Corsair - H150i PRO 47.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Mobo: Asus - ROG MAXIMUS X CODE
RAM: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Drive 1 (OS): Samsung - 970 Evo 250GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Drive 2 (games): Samsung - 860 Evo 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive
Drive 3 (storage): Seagate - Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
GPU: Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING OC Video Card
Case: Corsair - Corsair - Crystal 570X RGB Mirror Black ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
OS: Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit
Monitor: ROG Swift PG27VQ Curved Gaming Monitor – 27 inch 2K WQHD (2560x1440), overclockable 165Hz, 1ms, G-SYNC, Aura Sync Technology


PARTS: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DLxfpG



Nothing too special about it. It's the best I can get of what I am willing to spend on right now. There's plenty of room for improvements and I wish to get some expert advice from all you sexy people of the ROG community until I can finalize this build.

When you scroll down you will find a section regarding compatibility. Not that there is a serious one, but can someone explain this to me further? Will there be consequences about this or is it nothing to be worried about?

Compatibility Notes
The motherboard M.2 slot #1 shares bandwidth with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s port. When the M.2 slot is populated, one SATA 6.0 Gb/s port is disabled.


Please, critique my build. I call it the Ghost Fury
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XGZiDeus
Level 9
Thinking about which version of the 1080 Ti is the "best"..

And if I should get a much wider monitor w/ higher resolution or do multiple screens instead. Both? :rolleyes:

XGZiDeus
Level 9
More digging, I ended up replacing my initial GPU pick which was the EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB FTW3 GAMING iCX Video Card. I replaced it to the Asus - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB STRIX GAMING OC Video Card.

Because it has better cooling and less noise. Check here -- https://www.gamersnexus.net/hwreviews/2905-asus-1080-ti-rog-strix-review-vs-ftw3-gaming-x

XGZiDeus
Level 9
Changed my Mobo from ROG MAXIMUS X HERO (WI-FI AC) to the ROG MAXIMUS X CODE.

Reason for the change is solely for cosmetic purposes. I love how the Code covers some of its part making them less exposed as compared to the Hero.

https://www.asus.com/Product-Compare/?products=0jHHsfaoG95n1uqN,W535WRHGGWhxbGi6&b=2

74319

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XGZiDeus
Level 9
Would you rather 2x ASUS VG278Q 27” Full HD 1080p 144Hz 1ms (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/zLkj4D/asus-vg278q-270-1920x1080-144hz-monitor-vg278q) or ROG Swift PG27VQ Curved Gaming Monitor – 27 inch 2K WQHD (2560x1440), overclockable 165Hz, 1ms, G-SYNC (https://pcpartpicker.com/product/d9WfrH/asus-rog-swift-pg27vq-270-2560x1440-165hz-monitor-pg27vq)

XGZiDeus
Level 9
I think I'll wait and see what the 1180 is about before purchasing the already expensive 1080 Ti..

https://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?103340-Gtx-1180&p=725701#post725701