Gaming PC Help for Out of Touch Guy

Budget:
$3,500

Build: 1454017

Expectations:
Able to handle 3x monitors. all 1920x1080. (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-cf591-series-27-led-curved-monitor-silver/5044701.p?id=bb5044701&skuId=5044701&lsft=ref:212,loc:1&ksid=27c76611-846a-4ddd-90a5-d716e72605ae&ksprof_id=8&ksaffcode=pg73&ksdevice=c&ref=212&loc=1)

SSD required, secondary HD probably only need 1TB

Usage:
Primarily Gaming, Blizzard titles mostly. light photo / video editing using PS. Frequent twitch streamer for the funs.

Special Needs:
Would prefer air cooled system, Fan of Noctua (no pun intended).
Case will be on floor, more than likely.

Anyone able to build something out based on the above? Can the single GTX 1080 handle 3x Monitor? What do I need to accommodate for 3x monitor, as I currently have 2 GTX 970.

Edited by Vizo - 16 Jul 2016 at 4:59pm

TY DST4ME. Yes, the amount of Ram I have is for photos.

Will this system stay cool enough? Is it necessary to upgrade case fans on top?

Thank You again DST4ME. If I would be able to up to $4k, would you add the upgraded case fans, velox case, additional HD, and switch to EVGA?

TY again DST4ME. I really appreciate the help again. I am probably going to go with the most recent build, with the upgraded fans. Being over by less than $100 is fine with me.

That all said, anyone else have any input on the matter? Not that I don't trust the advice that DST4ME is giving, I just like having multiple opinions by the best custom pc rig community I know of.

Thank You again.

Would Alex or anyone be able to chime in on expedited build service? I see it's no longer an option on builds. Is that true, or can this service still be purchased?

The service is now on hold, as it was affecting our backlog of regular customers. We did not feel it would be fair for us to offer a priority service when we are trying to catch up with our backlog. We're trying to take care of any orders behind schedule first.

We should have the priority service back in 2-3 weeks.

I am truly sorry I did not know about this company before I ordered my last two systems.

That is a very nice air cooled system DST4ME configured for you. I would only add a longer warranty period and W Pro instead of Home. Just me.

Originally posted by hoserator I would only add a longer warranty period and W Pro instead of Home. Just me.

Can't argue with good ideas.

Thank You db188. With me only really playing Blizzard titles, and no plans to play anything in a surround type fashion, a single 1080 might make more sense.

Might be a really stupid question, but how do I go about hooking up 3 monitors to a single 1080? Like I said, I'm completely out of touch, so if I don't need another card I don't want to just waste money on it. I just need to know what I need to accommodate 3x monitors if going with a single now.

Thank You again.

My Primary monitor, which will be set up in the middle can be found here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824022405&cm_re=LC27F591FDNXZA-_-24-022-405-_-Product

Two additional monitors will be flanking, one on each side. These can be found here http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001414

I know they are nothing fancy, but I have them and they fit my current needs. If you can recommend how to connect them to the single 1080, that would be awesome. If I can save nearly $1k based on what I need right now I'd be a happy camper.

Typically, I game on the primary and will have browsers and/or obs twitch, voice coms open on the others.

I like the idea of keeping the psu for future if needed.

Would these adapters work for the side monitors? https://www.amazon.com/SIENOC-Displayport-Female-Adapter-Converter/dp/B00ENH915G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1468889423&sr=8-3&keywords=video+port+adapter

Sounds like I will only need the 1 gpu, so I will go to that and keep the psu if I want to upgrade.

TY again everyone for your help.

if you can you should attempt to connect via display port-it has the most/fastest bandwidth.  if you connect via HDMI you'll only get 60Hz at most out of it.  dual link DVI (D or I) can do 120Hz, but it's an old tech and DP is preferable over it.

those links don't work for me btw, so i can't tell what monitors you have.

in that case i'd advise a monitor upgrade (with some of the money saved) with a single 1080.  that 1080 is on the new display port standard and will be capable of handling ultra wide 1440p monitors with native 120+Hz frequencies, not to mention 4k@120Hz when these new monitors start showing up early next year.  

you can still use the old monitors as side monitors w/o needing to config them to surround or needing to conform to one input standard.  if you were going to try surround i'd definitely advise using the 3xdp ports on the card to your monitors.   

Originally posted by DST4ME His side monitors only support hdmi and dvi.

with the adapters/signal converters then

Originally posted by DST4ME His side monitors only support hdmi and dvi. To use db he would need to buy all new monitors since it makes no sense to upgrade the sides and not the main.

actually i was advising to upgrade the main (gaming) monitor because it would be a shame to waste the potential of the 1080 on old 60Hz 1080p monitors (if that's what all of his monitors are).  again, i'm hindered by the fact that i can't personally see which monitors he currently has. 

he can do like i'm currently doing and use the old 1080p monitors on extended desktop config in Nvidia control panel for web surfing, monitoring programs, etc.  i connect to my 1440p 144Hz monitor via DP and 1080p 120Hz monitor via dual link DVI-I.    

i only ever used the triple 1080p monitor surround gaming with the 2xDVI-I connections.  i've heard eyefinity and surround can have problems with using different types of inputs, hence why i advised him (if he chose to ever try surround gaming) to use all the same input, and since he has 3xDP ports on the card he'd need to use the DVI or HDMI to DP adapter/converter. 

Originally posted by DST4ME Which is why I posted for him a dp to hdmi converter that can do 1.4. Keeping in mind that he does not do surround as he mentioned. Lets see what he says about the monitor upgrade but he sounded like he is going with the current 3 monitors and is not interested in monitor upgrade at this time.

congrats, but i fail to see how that obliges you to find fault with my post.  let's just agree to ignore each others posts from now on since we clearly can't agree on anything.  sound good?

Ok, ty for discussion.

As for a single monitor upgrade, I'm not opposed, if it's going to make a big difference in my experience. Any suggestions? I'd be looking for a 27 " or perhaps a bit bigger.

I would then keep 2 of my current monitors for use on the sides, but still would not be looking for surround.

Newest Build:

https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1455918

Decided to go with the single GPU right now, just because I don't have the need for more given what I'll be doing on it. With the savings, I upgraded my primary HD to 512gb, fan upgrades, and Windows Pro.

Once I order, I'm still going to try and email to see if I can get that priority build for an additional cost. I know Alex said they aren't right now, but I figure it can't hurt to ask.

Specifications:
Chassis Model: Special Deal Hot Seller - Digital Storm Velox
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Trim Accents: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700K 4.0GHz (Codename Skylake) (Unlocked CPU) (Quad Core)
Motherboard: ASUS Z170 PRO GAMING (Intel Z170 Chipset) (Up to 5x PCI-E Devices)
System Memory: 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Digital Storm Certified 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 (512GB Samsung 950 PRO) (NVM Express) (Extreme Performance) <br><strong></strong>
Storage Set 2: 1x Storage (1TB Western Digital - Black Edition)
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): 1x GeForce GTX 1080 8GB (EVGA SC ACX 3.0) (VR Ready) <br><strong></strong>
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
HPC Processor: - No Thanks
Extreme Cooling: AIR: Stage 2: Noctua NH-D15 (Extreme Performance)
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 Airflow Performance Edition (Up to 6 Fans) <br><strong></strong>
Internal Lighting: - No Thanks
Airflow Control: - No Thanks
Chassis Mods: - No Thanks
Noise Reduction: - No Thanks
LaserMark: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Stage 1: Overclock CPU - Up to 4.4GHz (Depends on Cooling and Motherboard)
Boost Graphics Card(s): - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost OS: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional (64-Bit Edition) <br><strong></strong>
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows CD)
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: - No Thanks, Ship Within 10-15 Business Days After Order Is Successfully Processed
Warranty: Life-time Expert Care with 3 Year Limited Warranty (3 Year Labor & 1 Year Part Replacement)