looking into a new rig from DS!

Here's a good place to start. ...

Config # 1429708.      Cost $ 2222

Can't paste right now so just plug the config into top Load Config

It is a little over your budget but has quality parts, like the HDD and power supply upgrade for reliability and warranty coverage.

I normally put in the k CPU for overclocking, but it's not necessary and gets you closer to your budget.

Good luck.

Thanks for the build bprat like always first on my posts 😊 so as advice is there something I should wait for it when is a good time to upgrade? Also I'm going to most likely get the K version for overclocking just ask my fiance for a bigger budget lol hope it gets approved. On the other hand is it with selecting overclocking from DS in the build? I'm not experienced in overclocking.

Originally posted by bprat22 like vanilla ice-cream on apple pie.   Not needed, but dang is it good.

since you're on a budget do you mind telling what your need a 1080 for?  unless you have a ultra wide 2k monitor or more demanding then i'd advise you to skip it.  heck, with the 1070 you're essentially getting a Titan X for $600 cheaper. 

if you're gaming at 1080p (like most people) it just doesn't make sense to build a system around a GTX 1080 right now.  even a GTX 1070 is overkill.

in fact, as long as you have a capable pcie 2.0/3.0 system right now you're old rig can handle any of the new cards (they're backwards compatible).  if that is the case i'd suggest spending around $800+ on a fast (144Hz) 1440p/2k monitor and buying the GTX 1070 and just upgrade your old pc.  if your old pc isn't capable of pcie 2.0/3.0, then you'll need to at least upgrade the motherboard, which is possible on Sandy Bridge procs or newer.  if you have a SB proc look into buying a Z77 mobo (ASRock has a good one still on the market in the Extreme 4). 


Edited by db188 - 06 Jun 2016 at 11:24pm

Originally posted by MaxFactor I Currently got a Acer Predator XB1 2560x1440 and it runs 144 Hz. so i got the monitor just not the system to run that resolution on nice settings..and yes a 1080 might be overkill and in 2 years it wont be anymore, so there is the choice..upgrade now or later...but at some point i'll have to upgrade and from what ive been told from DS most if not all of my components would bottleneck a 1080 or even 1070 or not be compatible at all.

well, knowing what you're trying to drive is a good place to start with a system build.  that the XB271HU i guess?  nice monitor.  i'm looking at it as well.  anyway, since you did mention you're on a pretty tight budget and trying to drive this monitor well that's why i asked and made my suggestions.  for people with virtually unlimited budgets i'd say just buy the best of what's available if money's no barrier.  a 980ti is recommended to drive monitors like yours.  to put that into perspective, the GTX 1070 @$500 (currently, but with an msrp of $400) is more powerful for $250 less.  it is in fact about equal to a single Titan X, which is $500 less at the moment.   and a Titan X is a little better than the 980ti. 

for people on tight budgets, i recommend getting what you need in the here and now and worry about 2 years from now...2 years from now.  you might even consider looking for a price reduced 980ti/Titan X if you can get it significantly cheaper than a 1070 (if not, get the new shiny).   for the money you save you can upgrade your memory, storage, router (if online gaming is your thing), etc.