New PC Build

Hey guys, I am looking to build a computer for high end gaming. I currently have two monitors, and plan on eventually using three. I also have a VR headset if that matters for PC specs.

Here is the build I currently have:

Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X (16-Core) (Boost Up to 4.0 GHz)
Motherboard: MSI X399 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (AMD X399 Chipset) (Up to 4x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000i (Digitally Controlled Power)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD M.2 (500GB Samsung 960 EVO) (NVM Express)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB (Performance Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: Stage 2: Digital Storm Vortex 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler (Fully Sealed + No Maintenance)
HydroLux Tubing Style: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
HydroLux Fluid Color: - Not Applicable, I do not have a custom HydroLux liquid cooling system selected
Cable Management: Premium Cable Management (Strategically Routed & Organized for Airflow)
Chassis Fans: Corsair LED Airflow Performance Edition (Green) Fans
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking
Graphics Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
OS Boost: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Factory Reset Feature (Restore Windows + Drivers) (Partition up to 50GB of Storage)
Virus Protection: FREE: McAfee AntiVirus Plus (1 Year Service Activation Card) (Not Pre-installed) ($35 Value)
Office: - No Thanks
Game: - No Thanks
Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks
Branded Gear: - No Thanks
Priority Build: Please Prioritize: Ship Within Four Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)


Thanks for your time,
Dave

Thanks for your reply. I was unsure of if that processor was overkill or not but it does seem that way. I currently have two 2540x1440 144 monitors, will it still be able to handle those monitors? I also have heard that 3xSLI is not really worth a big upgrade from 2x. Thanks again.

Thanks again for your help, here is an updated build. Let me know what you think when you get a chance.

Processor: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2 GHz (Codename Kaby Lake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus IX Hero (Intel Z270 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Digital Storm Performance Series
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX1000i (Digitally Controlled Power)
Expansion Bay: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD-R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 24x / CD-Writer 48x) (Internal)
Storage Set 1: 1x SSD (480GB Digital Storm Performance Series)
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (3TB Seagate / Toshiba)
Storage Set 3: - No Thanks
RAID Config: - No Thanks
RAID Card: - No Thanks
Internet Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Graphics Card(s): 2x SLI Dual (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 11GB (Performance Edition) (VR Ready)
Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Z
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: H20: HydroLux LITE: Integrated Cooling System (CPU Only)
HydroLux Tubing Style: Flexible Tubing (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
HydroLux Fluid Color: Green Fluid (Requires HydroLux Liquid Cooling System)
Cable Management: Exotic Cable Management - Green - (Cable Combs with Custom Color Sleeved Extension Cables)
Chassis Fans: Corsair LED Airflow Performance Edition (Green) Fans
Internal Lighting: Remote Controlled LED Lighting System
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
CPU Boost: Stock Factory Turbo Boost Advanced Automatic Overclocking

Edited by Dgaleman - 21 Aug 2017 at 7:11pm

that's a good build.  it allows you some upgrade path to 4K in the future. 

from a personal viewpoint, i've moved away from ASUS mobos due to too many failures/issues with their last few chipsets.  i currently have an ASRock and Gigabyte mobo in mine and my son's rigs.  both have run w/o a hitch.   

i steer clear of MSI boards as well.  many people are happy with ASUS and they do have the most user-friendly UEFI/Bios and are typically features rich (although some of the more expensive boards on the market).  you would have to special order if the listed options don't work for you.  that carries an additional cost and time to the build i'm afraid. 

mainly, i search for mobos that offer the features that are most important to me: like onboard high quality sound, top of the line network interfacing, etc. and ASUS typically has these, it's just i'm cursed with their mobos


Edited by db188 - 21 Aug 2017 at 7:29pm

np i could offer you more specific advice if you narrow down your needs.

do you need dual networking ports?  are you using external speaker system or are you more of a headphones gamer?  do you plan on expanding your internal storage or are you using/will use external options like the cloud or and external hard drive?  with the unlocked cpu you have the option to overclock the processor, do you plan on overclocking?  if so, that can be an important decision when choosing a mobo. 

as you can see there are a lot of variables to consider and prioritize in order to tailor a system to your needs.  and we're just talking about a mobo here...

dual networking ports allow you to use your pc as the hub of a home networking config.  you can physically connect 2 ethernet cables to the pc that way.  

Awesome, thank you so much for this.

Originally posted by Dgaleman Awesome, thank you so much for this.

my pleasure, and if you have any further questions don't be afraid to ask myself or others.  if you order a DS pc be sure and post some pics and a review of your experience.