Jump to content

First Build- Gaming/Workstation $2000 PC

AlamoStar
By AlamoStar
in New Builds and Planning
 Share
Posted

Got inspired by LInus to make my own build! been watching all of his build guilds and safe to say i'm ready to build. I managed to find some parts doing some research here and there and came up with these parts. Not quite sure if this is a good build, If you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to tell me it will be Gracefully appreciated since this is my first build :)

 

 

 


 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($100.00 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($529.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($107.61 @ NCIX US) 
Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $2078.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 21:44 EST-0500)

 

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/112645-first-build-gamingworkstation-2000-pc/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

 

Got inspired by LInus to make my own build! been watching all of his build guilds and safe to say i'm ready to build. I managed to find some parts doing some research here and there and came up with these parts. Not quite sure if this is a good build, If you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to tell me it will be Gracefully appreciated since this is my first build :)

 

 

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Microcenter) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  A-Data S511 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($157.01 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US) 
Optical Drive:  Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($58.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($107.61 @ NCIX US) 
Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $2078.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 21:36 EST-0500)

 

You in no way need 32GB of RAM, many will say well he's editing. If gaming is one of your priorities, 32GB of RAM is not even to be considered. 16GB = More than enough.

Please quote/tag ( Found by typing @DarrenP) In all posts directed at me. I do not check my current content. 


Intel Core i7-4790K - Gigabyte Z97X-UD5H-BK - 16GB Corsair Vengeance Pro 1866Mhz - EVGA GTX 980 - 256GB MX100 - 2TB WD RED - 900D - H100I - Corsair HX1050 - DNS 320L 2x2TB Seagate Barracuda 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

 

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.29 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($164.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 



Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 


Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $2003.20

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 21:44 EST-0500)

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

here PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.29 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($107.61 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory:  G.Skill Trident X 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ NCIX US) 
Optical Drive:  Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($58.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($107.61 @ NCIX US) 
Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Total: $1993.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 21:45 EST-0500)
Spoiler

My system is the Dell Inspiron 15 5559 Microsoft Signature Edition

                         The Austrailian king of LTT said that I'm awesome and a funny guy. the greatest psu list known to man DDR3 ram guide

                                                                                                               i got 477 posts in my first 30 days on LinusTechTips.com

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.29 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($164.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card:  Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case:  NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $2003.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 21:44 EST-0500)

 

I second this, although it might be better to go for a 780ti instead, and just get rid of one of the heard drive, the ssd for now, then upgrade :P

Diamond 5 in League :)

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I second this, although it might be better to go for a 780ti instead, and just get rid of one of the heard drive, the ssd for now, then upgrade :P

from what i have heard from two people i know that have a 780ti and 770s in sli my friend with the 770s was able to get better performance on ultra battefield 4 but theres always issues with multi gpus  

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

from what i have heard from two people i know that have a 780ti and 770s in sli my friend with the 770s was able to get better performance on ultra battefield 4 but theres always issues with multi gpus  

Of course it gives better performance, its just those problems and its not as future proof.

Diamond 5 in League :)

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Do you know any good full keyboard with Blue Switches? 

why do you want a keyboard with blue switches just asking but the logitech g710+ is good as i'v heard but it has brown switches

Spoiler

My system is the Dell Inspiron 15 5559 Microsoft Signature Edition

                         The Austrailian king of LTT said that I'm awesome and a funny guy. the greatest psu list known to man DDR3 ram guide

                                                                                                               i got 477 posts in my first 30 days on LinusTechTips.com

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

why do you want a keyboard with blue switches just asking but the logitech g710+ is good as i'v heard but it has brown switches

I've tried out my friend's keyboard(with blue switches) and like the feel and sound they make, but i'm open to any other switches!

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I've tried out my friend's keyboard and like the feel and sound they make, but i'm open to any other switches!

ok here http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-keyboard-ch9000045na many people recommend the k70's and they come in pretty much every different switch personally i don't like the look of it but thats my opinion not yours

Spoiler

My system is the Dell Inspiron 15 5559 Microsoft Signature Edition

                         The Austrailian king of LTT said that I'm awesome and a funny guy. the greatest psu list known to man DDR3 ram guide

                                                                                                               i got 477 posts in my first 30 days on LinusTechTips.com

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

ok here http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-keyboard-ch9000045na many people recommend the k70's and they come in pretty much every different switch personally i don't like the look of it but thats my opinion not yours

Thank you! Really appreciate the time :)

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Thank you! Really appreciate the time :)

no problem  B)

Spoiler

My system is the Dell Inspiron 15 5559 Microsoft Signature Edition

                         The Austrailian king of LTT said that I'm awesome and a funny guy. the greatest psu list known to man DDR3 ram guide

                                                                                                               i got 477 posts in my first 30 days on LinusTechTips.com

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($300.98 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($100.00 @ NCIX US)
Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.98 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($107.61 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Other: EVGA 780 ACX B Stock ($439.00)
Total: $2004.79

 

I left the RAM because I don't know if you can actually make use of it in your workstation part.

CPU: Ryzen 9 5900 Cooler: EVGA CLC280 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Pro AX RAM: Kingston Hyper X 32GB 3200mhz

Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1050 PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2

Monitor: LG 27GL83B Mouse: Razer Basilisk V2 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Speakers: Mackie CR5BT

 

MiniPC - Sold for $100 Profit

Spoiler

CPU: Intel i3 4160 Cooler: Integrated Motherboard: Integrated

RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3 Storage: Transcend MSA370 128GB GPU: Intel 4400 Graphics

PSU: Integrated Case: Shuttle XPC Slim

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit

Spoiler

CPU: Intel i5 7600k Cooler: CryOrig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z270 M5

RAM: Crucial LPX 16GB DDR4 Storage: Intel S3510 800GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 980

PSU: Corsair CX650M Case: EVGA DG73

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

OG Gaming Rig - Gone

Spoiler

 

CPU: Intel i5 4690k Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 Motherboard: MSI Z97i AC ITX

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 Storage: Kingston Fury 240GB GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX

Monitor: Dell P2214H x2 Mouse: Logitech MX Master Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.29 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler:  Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon)

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($300.98 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($122.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($100.00 @ NCIX US)

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.98 @ Best Buy)

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($107.61 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard:  Razer BlackWidow 2013 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($99.99 @ Microcenter)

Other: EVGA 780 ACX B Stock ($439.00)

Total: $2004.79

 

I left the RAM because I don't know if you can actually make use of it in your workstation part.

Thanks!, And the ram not quite sure just yet so i left it at 32 . 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

I'm primary going to use the system for Gaming and from time to time rendering videos. 

 

I've made a few changes to your build.

  • Replaced the H100i with an NH-U12S. The reason for doing this is that you are using a case designed for quiet operation. the Noctua cooler is much quieter than the H100i and has very good performance. It will mean a quieter system.
  • Replaced the 32GB memory with 16GB. Even 16GB is more than you will need most of the time. But when editing videos it can help.
  • Replaced the SSD with one slightly less expensive. Just to save some $.
  • Replaced the PSU with one slightly smaller. The build needs less than 500W as it stands. Also the Seasonic unit is much better quality.
  • Replaced the keyboard with K70 - Cherry MX blue.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.29 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($62.99 @ Mwave)

Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon)

Memory:  PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($100.00 @ NCIX US)

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Newegg)

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($107.61 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1954.80

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 22:32 EST-0500)

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

I've made a few changes to your build.

  • Replaced the H100i with an NH-U12S. The reason for doing this is that you are using a case designed for quiet operation. the Noctua cooler is much quieter than the H100i and has very good performance. It will mean a quieter system.
  • Replaced the 32GB memory with 16GB. Even 16GB is more than you will need most of the time. But when editing videos it can help.
  • Replaced the SSD with one slightly less expensive. Just to save some $.
  • Replaced the PSU with one slightly smaller. The build needs less than 500W as it stands. Also the Seasonic unit is much better quality.
  • Replaced the keyboard with K70 - Cherry MX blue.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($334.29 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($62.99 @ Mwave)

Motherboard:  Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ Amazon)

Memory:  PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($100.00 @ NCIX US)

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($549.99 @ Newegg)

Case:  Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply:  XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($107.61 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard:  Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1954.80

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-07 22:32 EST-0500)

Thanks Really starting to consider this build! really appreciate it ! 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Thanks!, And the ram not quite sure just yet so i left it at 32 . 

Unless you're doing very heavy work or are a very, very heavy multitasker, I don't see any need for more than 16GB ram.

I'm primary going to use the system for Gaming and from time to time rendering videos. 

Be more specific. What programs are you using? Types of projects being worked on? Any examples?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Unless you're doing very heavy work or are a very, very heavy multitasker, I don't see any need for more than 16GB ram.

Be more specific. What programs are you using? Types of projects being worked on? Any examples?

Sony Vegas Pro 11, Cinema 4D, and PhotoShop CS6.  Not sure yet and the projects just yet 

Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Sony Vegas Pro 11, Cinema 4D, and PhotoShop CS6.  Not sure yet and the projects just yet 

Why are you not sure?

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing New Builds and Planning

×