Hi, I've been thinking about building a new computer, but my knowledge is very limited!


Budget: 4.5k CAN$
More specific use (what games, what programs): OBS, WoW, BF, Any new game in ultra
Planned time until purchase: now-3months
Do you need an Operating System?: Yes if a good deal
Do you have any specific preferred components?: GTX 1080 (TI?), some kind of SSD (400Go+)
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: sound card
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: Give me some advice here please
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: Could use some advice for a good 144hz monitor with a good quality/money ratio
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): Canada H1Y 3G6


What are your preferences in case style? (lights, flashy, dull, etc): Blue light, easy to maintain inside
Are you planning to use multiple monitors? 3
Are you looking for upgrade-ability? Yes
Do you have any preferred brands? Intel, NVIDIA
Can you reuse any components from an older build? Not really
Is there anything else you think we should know? I'm the kind of dude that do many things at the same time. I hate if something is slow. I often watch stream while playing games (stream + game must be smooth). I also usually never close my computer.


Thanks a lot for your help!

This post was edited by LiFeR on Mar 6 2017 10:03am

Damn nice budget gl

You can get Windows for 9$ on a site called twed

Should help you

Thanks! Will see what the pros get me I never keep up to date with technology/pc building. I should really consider trying to stay somewhat up to date.

This post was edited by LiFeR on Mar 6 2017 10:24am

I just don't know anything about xeon chips

Or if they would even be necessary

This post was edited by WhoBut_WBMason on Mar 6 2017 10:22am

EDIT : More specific use (what games, what programs): OBS, WoW, BF, Any new game in ultra, would also do some basic video editing

Here's my attempt anyways, might give you an idea

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/rqfcFd



1080 Ti wasn't available to choose so yeah, sub that in when it is

6core, 32gb ram with a 1080ti.
Aim for 4.4ghz oc on the cpu.
The built-in sound card on the mid to high end on motherboards are quite good these days. You would probably look into amp if you are an audiophile.
https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/TQbz9W

I've added a sublime 1440p 165hz IPS monitor. Some of them suffer from backlight bleed.

does mobo/case support sli?

(just asking)

Click mobo > specs

Supports 3 way sli

Case does 100%

oh thanks