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MattP123
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1. Budget & Location


     My budget is around $1700/$1800, I'm in the US.


2. Aim


     The pure purpose of this PC is for gaming, maybe a little photo editing in the future. I want it to last for a long time without me having to upgrade that much.


3. Monitors


     I already have one 1080p monitor, I might get a second, so I can multitask easier. Or I might get a 1440p monitor but that will probably far in the future. The most I would ever go is 3 monitors, but not in surround.


4. Peripherals 


     I have a Razer Deathadder, a 1080p monitor, and if you could include a Logitech G710+ at $55 (I have gift cards) 


5. Why am I Upgrading?


I am tired of having a toaster.


 


If you could make it Intel and Nvidia, no AMD please. I will probably go SLI. 


 


I am going to get a Slverstone FT05 when it comes out, so just list a place holder.


 


Thanks! 


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CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($71.74 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($125.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.00 @ Amazon) 



Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($319.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($319.99 @ Newegg) 



Other: G710 ($55.00)

Total: $1797.58

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

An equivalent nvidia build would be 200$ more

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4790k ($330) or 4690k ($230) 

MSI Z97 Gaming-5 ($30 off w/ 4790k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130770 ) ($150~) 

GTX780Ti ($700~) 

250gb Samsung 840 Evo ($150~) 

1Tb WD Blue ($60) 

Cooler Master Hyper 212 Evo ($30) 

Corsair Vengeance 8gb 1600mhz ($75~) 

Corsair 450D ($110) / Arc Midi 2 ($100)  NZXT Source 210 or HAF 912 or Corsair 300R ($40-60)

Corsair RM850 ($140)

Windows 8 (from G2a.com) ($30)

Total: $1650~  

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CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($71.74 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($125.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($139.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($319.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($319.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: G710 ($55.00)
Total: $1797.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
An equivalent nvidia build would be 200$ more

 

You read the first sentence. Nice job.

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I read the whole thing, 780s are around the same performance as a 290 and is 100$ more so if you want to spend more on something that is the same performance, go ahead

 

200$ less for a r9 290 windforce tbh..  It'd be stupid not to buy a 290 at that price. 770's cost that much.

 

 

Here's mine:

 

With this build it's ready for 1440p, 1600p, 4k if you want as well, obviously a few things can be cheaper, but all the colors match and it's all perty.

 

 

 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Best Buy) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($179.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($319.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($319.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1690.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Stuff:  i7 7700k @ (dat nibba succ) | ASRock Z170M OC Formula | G.Skill TridentZ 3600 c16 | EKWB 1080 @ 2100 mhz  |  Acer X34 Predator | R4 | EVGA 1000 P2 | 1080mm Radiator Custom Loop | HD800 + Audio-GD NFB-11 | 850 Evo 1TB | 840 Pro 256GB | 3TB WD Blue | 2TB Barracuda

Hwbot: http://hwbot.org/user/lays/ 

FireStrike 980 ti @ 1800 Mhz http://hwbot.org/submission/3183338 http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/11574089

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Maybe I dont want a noisy af pc

Quiet case and/or water block on the gpu/s 

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Maybe I dont want a noisy af pc

 

 

Non-reference 290's aren't loud, the reference ones are. It's 200$ cheaper and the same performance, it'd just be throwing away money to get a 780 at that point.

Stuff:  i7 7700k @ (dat nibba succ) | ASRock Z170M OC Formula | G.Skill TridentZ 3600 c16 | EKWB 1080 @ 2100 mhz  |  Acer X34 Predator | R4 | EVGA 1000 P2 | 1080mm Radiator Custom Loop | HD800 + Audio-GD NFB-11 | 850 Evo 1TB | 840 Pro 256GB | 3TB WD Blue | 2TB Barracuda

Hwbot: http://hwbot.org/user/lays/ 

FireStrike 980 ti @ 1800 Mhz http://hwbot.org/submission/3183338 http://www.3dmark.com/3dm/11574089

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Nitpicking here:

Thread title: "Best $1800 PC." 

 

That is what they supplied you with. If you were giving them a specific reason on why it has to be NVIDIA, then they would add NVIDIA. But they are trying to suit the thread title and give you what would be the actual best for a $1800 PC.

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Maybe I dont want a noisy af pc

A good number of 290's and 780's use similar coolers and have similar noise levels. Reference 290's are the hairdryers. Aftermarket one's are much quieter. 

 

Is value at all an issue? Are you just shooting for a system that games well for a good value or do you just have $1700/1800 to blow and would want to spend it all even if you don't have to?

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A good number of 290's and 780's use similar coolers and have similar noise levels. Reference 290's are the hairdryers. Aftermarket one's are much quieter. 

 

Is value at all an issue? Are you just shooting for a system that games well for a good value or do you just have $1700/1800 to blow and would want to spend it all even if you don't have to?

If I didn't have to spend it all that would be nice. But I don't want to exceed that price point.

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If I didn't have to spend it all that would be nice. But I don't want to exceed that price point.

How's this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rpTGnQ

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Isn't there problems with that ssd?

Not really. They changed out the NAND which isn't the best but it's not that bad either. For everyday usage, the difference is likely unnoticeable. If it really bothers you the MX100 is $10 more. 

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They changed out the NAND which isn't the best but it's not that bad either. 

Except for the fact that they did it without informing anyone...

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@WoodenMarker This was one of my original list, but I was wary of the r9 290 doesn't fit in the case. The case is also a placeholder until the Silverstone FT05 comes out and I don't know if the card will fit in FT05.

 

 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card  ($697.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Antec Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1784.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Except for the fact that they did it without informing anyone...

That's more of an issue of the company more than the product's performance. 

 

@WoodenMarker This was one of my original list, but I was wary of the r9 290 doesn't fit in the case. The case is also a placeholder until the Silverstone FT05 comes out and I don't know if the card will fit in FT05.

If you're going to wait for the FT05, you might as well plan later.

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Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card  ($697.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Speaking of hair dryers... 

 

ACX cooler please--if you do opt for a 780ti. 

 

That's more of an issue of the company more than the product's performance. 

I mean, yes, but I also wouldn't buy from them for that reason....not that other companies are any better....but one can say for a fact Kingston did it, whereas many others would just be speculation. 

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@WoodenMarker Why would I want to plan later? 

Wouldn't you need to wait for the case to come out anyway?

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So I could play games earlier...

Are you planning to get a new case just to replace it in September?

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