Next PC -$2K Budget

[Anthony10]

I already have a build pretty much in mind already, but I know how creative and smart the people on this forum are so I thought I'd see what you all can come up with.

1. Budget & Location

US $, because microcenter charges kind of high taxes, I would prefer to stay around $1900 so the total ends up at $2k

2. Aim

High performance gaming, some video editing, video recording. I would like the components to be high end because I plan to watercool this in the future.

3. Monitors

I would love to have 2 monitors, I would settle for one though. 1080p IPS >5ms.

4. Peripherals

No OS no peripherals.

5. Why are you upgrading?

Why are you asking me this?

6. My requests/Notes

-mATX

-Must use fractal design arc mini r2

-Blue themed

-SLI capability for upgrading in the future

-Silence Optimized

-Don't recommend me parts you wouldn't use yourself

-MUST BE FROM AMAZON OR MICROCENTER, the more microcenter the better.

[Paralectic]

I'm not using links but:

 

Processor: i7 4770K

 

GPU: Single 780 for now ( SLI later )

 

16GB 2133Mhz RAM ( any brand )

 

Go with a H100i to cool and overclock your processor, get a blue-black motherboard which supports SLI and the case you've selected yourself already.

 

I think this fits in your budget.

[Anthony10]

I'm not using links but:

 

Processor: i7 4770K

 

GPU: Single 780 for now ( SLI later )

 

16GB 2133Mhz RAM ( any brand )

 

Go with a H100i to cool and overclock your processor, get a blue-black motherboard which supports SLI and the case you've selected yourself already.

 

I think this fits in your budget.

thanks captain obvious, try this new website called pcpartpicker instead of guessing prices and telling them the cpu gpu and ram ._.

[Jvagle875]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3kBWz Something like this would get my vote. So you plan on gaming on both monitors? You can change upgrade the cooler an AIO, but if you're going to do a custom loop soon, I'd save some cash and liquid cool later.

[Anthony10]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3kBWz Something like this would get my vote. So you plan on gaming on both monitors?

Very close to what I have made , I have never gamed on multiple monitors, those monitors seem to have small bezels so it wouldnt be weird, but mainly being able to play and watch a youtube video at the same time or have xbox on one screen and my pc on the other.

[Jvagle875]

Very close to what I have made , I have never gamed on multiple monitors, those monitors seem to have small bezels so it wouldnt be weird, but mainly being able to play and watch a youtube video at the same time or have xbox on one screen and my pc on the other.

That's what I'd suggest too. Gaming on both monitors would cut your frame rate in half.

[Paralectic]

thanks captain obvious, try this new website called pcpartpicker instead of guessing prices and telling them the cpu gpu and ram ._.

What? This is a perfect recommendation..?

If you are going to ask where what you should get, some one answers and you reply like a complete asshole .. Really

 

 

but here:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3kC77

 

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[Anthony10]

This is probably what I'm going with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.99 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Western Digital Red 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Micro Center)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($529.99 @ Micro Center)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($109.58 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Micro Center)

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)

Total: $1841.46

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 03:40 EDT-0400)

[Nerykrugeer]

This is probably what I'm going with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($269.99 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Smart Tracer 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Western Digital Red 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Micro Center)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($529.99 @ Micro Center)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($109.58 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Micro Center)

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)

Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)

Total: $1841.46

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 03:40 EDT-0400)

if you going for this, print everything from newegg, and take to microcenter, if they have the same they match the price(if the manager is nice enough, which is usually the case) I did that when I got my PC, and one of the things I look it right at their store to match the price =D, and if is u have a problem with 30 days (if im not mistaken) u can change for a brand new one no questions ask. Also one thing that I wish I had done is the replacement parts for video cards, u can change cards when u pay a bit exatra, but they give you the price you pay on they purchase day, and you can exchange if u pay the replacement thing, i regret I didnt do it, or i would be getting a 780 myself or wait a bit more for maxwell. look at their website, and there they have all the rules.

[Anthony10]

if you going for this, print everything from newegg, and take to microcenter, if they have the same they match the price(if the manager is nice enough, which is usually the case) I did that when I got my PC, and one of the things I look it right at their store to match the price =D, and if is u have a problem with 30 days (if im not mistaken) u can change for a brand new one no questions ask. Also one thing that I wish I had done is the replacement parts for video cards, u can change cards when u pay a bit exatra, but they give you the price you pay on they purchase day, and you can exchange if u pay the replacement thing, i regret I didnt do it, or i would be getting a 780 myself or wait a bit more for maxwell. look at their website, and there they have all the rules.

I've purchased from microcenter before, thanks for the help though

[Nerykrugeer]

also, I got this build with a little more space on SSD and HDD, 40 bucks more so you may enjoy a little more maybe.

not much of a change from yours, but just some things I would do, the CPU i did put a noctua, but if you going to to custom watercool you wont need it, which it will make the price go a little lower than the one you did.

 

Enjoy you next build.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3kZLz

 

 

I've purchased from microcenter before, thanks for the help though

Oh awesome, but its always good to give tips right?

[Mitch3k]

Why the 4 separate Ram kits? You're paying way to much for 16gb.