New build advice please

Ooops... I have caused confusion again !
No I meant you feel it isn't worth buying a 1080 0ver a 1070 for HD triple monitors ?
Personally, if it was me, I think I would find the extra performance worth the outlay, but it's not my money so he has that decision, I just have to build it :)
 
Well 3 x 1080 monitors isn't as demanding as a single 4K monitor.


1440p = 3,686,400 pixels

1080p surround = 6,220,800 pixels

4K = 8,294,400 pixels


So 3 x 1080 monitors is slightly more than halfway between 1440p resolution and 4k resolution. So look at frame rates for 1440p and 4K and then find a middle ground. It will give you a rough idea.
 
We have decided that as my mate normally has me build, then does nothing to it for several years, the 1080 is worth the extra ;)

We are looking at:
Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor
Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard (although wondering if its worth it over the Gaming 5).
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Samsung 850 EVO 500GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive
Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card
EK-Supremacy EVO - Acetal+Nickel (O/C don't mention 1151, but EK webby lists it for the gaming 7 board).
XSPC Ion Reservoir (to replace the current pita bay res).

Any known incompatabilities/issues with those components, or reasons to change any items, feel free to point them out :)
 
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Same price on O/C as the MSi.
I am quite impressed with the hybrid drives that were standard on my kids laptops, hence why I spec'd it.

ooo a Stulid review on the Gaming 7 ... ok sold cos I have an in depth reference :D
 
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