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Hey guys!  It's my first time building a computer and I'm trying to figure out the best build for my cash.  I've got $2,000 to spend on it and here is my current build - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdpdrH.

 

Is this a good build, or do you have any suggestions?  I'm not going to be getting that monitor I just threw it in there for the price.  Also, is it a good processor?

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SSD

 

But damn that SLI tho, nice

 

*edit: ok, looking at that HDD, yeah, change up what you spend on storage. Maybe start with a 1TB HDD at 7200rpm (<--this is key) and a smaller (120-240GB) SSD for your operating system and some load-block heavy games. The SSD boot drive will change your life. Not sure if you can get that into the budget, but you won't be sorry with SSD speeds.

Git Gud.

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stupid good really :P tho i would go for a full atx mobo since it will just look better and have more sata ports probably, also TRY your best to get a SSD into that build for windows, an SSD gives the biggest performance improvement to everything of any part of a computer :P

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If you want less trouble down the line get rid of that ASRock mobo. + SSD

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tho, i HIGHLY recommend buying 2 great fans for the front of the case to push out all that hot air from the gpus

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Hey guys!  It's my first time building a computer and I'm trying to figure out the best build for my cash.  I've got $2,000 to spend on it and here is my current build - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdpdrH.

 

Is this a good build, or do you have any suggestions?  I'm not going to be getting that monitor I just threw it in there for the price.  Also, is it a good processor?

Really good build! I'd change the MoBo, I'd get one from MSI, Asus or Gigabyte (mabye even from EVGA, but don't know much about them). i'd get an MSI board since you'll get a little boost for your cards.

Let me know how it turns out and welcome to the LTT Forums, I'll be pleased to help you! Remember to use the quote button!

 

Edit: As said get some good fans in there and a SSD (I'd get a 240 / 250GB one if you can). 

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Could be better

 

 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: QNIX QX2710 Matte 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($343.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2015.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-29 14:43 EDT-0400
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At that kind of budget, an SSD really is necessary. Get a smaller capacity ssd (120gb , 250gb) for the OS and some programs, and get a larger 7200 rpm HDD (1-2tb) for storage for movies, pictures, games, and other large media files. Good luck and happy building! :)

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Hey guys!  It's my first time building a computer and I'm trying to figure out the best build for my cash.  I've got $2,000 to spend on it and here is my current build - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdpdrH.

 

Is this a good build, or do you have any suggestions?  I'm not going to be getting that monitor I just threw it in there for the price.  Also, is it a good processor?

I'd get the Z97-A instead of an mATX. You don't need to get an SSD if you don't feel like you need one

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Could be better

 

 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.00 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: QNIX QX2710 Matte 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($343.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $2015.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-29 14:43 EDT-0400

 

^THIS. Save money get AMD GPUs. Get SSD. THIS.

Git Gud.

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As people already said a SSD is a cheap way to make a big difference in boot times and run times. The samsung 840 evo is the best bang for the buck right now. Do you need 2Tb of storage? If not you can get a western digital 1Tb for quite a bit cheaper. I believe theyre considered considerably more reliable hard drives.

 

A few things I found when building is you need to remember you need to include (if you don't already have):

 

operating system

mouse

keyboard

audio (speakers or headset)

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Hello and welcome to the LTT forums

 

After reviewing your build I have made a few edits that I believe will benefit you in the long run.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KGnzhM

I put in an SSD as they are becoming more and more of a necessity and make the end user experience infinetly better.
I put in a fully modular PSU as it makes cable management much easier  and sleevng should you decide to do that.

I put in a MSI motherboard as it took a few dollars of the build and I prefer them to asrock but that is not to say you would have a bad experience with the original board. This is just my personal opinion so take it or leave it. 

 

I hope this helped and have fun with your new build. :)

 

EDIT: The MSI motherboard is also available in a combo with your processor which will save you $25. The link can be seen at the bottom of the PC parts picker page. :)

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For the love of everything, get a 240gb ssd and don't even TOUCH sata 5900rpm hdds, 7200 is the bare minimum for internal storage.

Don't ask to ask, just ask... please 🤨

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Hello and welcome to the LTT forums

 

After reviewing your build I have made a few edits that I believe will benefit you in the long run.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KGnzhM

I put in an SSD as they are becoming more and more of a necessity and make the end user experience infinetly better.

I put in a fully modular PSU as it makes cable management much easier  and sleevng should you decide to do that.

I put in a MSI motherboard as it took a few dollars of the build and I prefer them to asrock but that is not to say you would have a bad experience with the original board. This is just my personal opinion so take it or leave it. 

 

I hope this helped and have fun with your new build. :)

 

EDIT: The MSI motherboard is also available in a combo with your processor which will save you $25. The link can be seen at the bottom of the PC parts picker page. :)

Man I love the build!  I think I'm gonna be getting it, because you really fixed it up! :) 

Here's the link to what I have now with my monitor, thanks a lot for help everyone! http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KrRcGX

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Man I love the build!  I think I'm gonna be getting it, because you really fixed it up! :)

Here's the link to what I have now with my monitor, thanks a lot for help everyone! http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KrRcGX

 

Enjoy. Come back if you end up with any questions about assembly and initial setup. We can help you out with all that and more. :D

Git Gud.

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Man I love the build!  I think I'm gonna be getting it, because you really fixed it up! :)

Here's the link to what I have now with my monitor, thanks a lot for help everyone! http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KrRcGX

I am glad  I could help. I hope you have fun building it. Welcome to the PC master race. :)

 

If you do a build log message me the ling or post in your status updates. I would love to see how it turns out. :)

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Hey guys!  It's my first time building a computer and I'm trying to figure out the best build for my cash.  I've got $2,000 to spend on it and here is my current build - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VdpdrH.

 

Is this a good build, or do you have any suggestions?  I'm not going to be getting that monitor I just threw it in there for the price.  Also, is it a good processor?

 

The build had a few issues. The motherboard is mATX and would look lost in the ATX Define R4. The choice is to change the case or change the motherboard. The system perform much better with an ssd and a separate hdd. The psu is tight for SLI and not the best choice.

 

So the build incorporating the changes I suggest:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($78.85 @ B&H)

Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.50 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($469.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($469.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Crossover 27QD LED Blade 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($359.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $2095.26

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