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Hello members of LinusTechTips, I want a gaming pc build for less than $2000 that can run games like Bf4, Crysis 3, Titanfall, and Metro on Ultra settings in 1080p resolution. Also, $2000 with Windows 7 Home Premium and able to use Nvidia's Shadowplay or AMD's Catalyst Recording.

- And 1 SSD For gaming.

- 1 HDD for Storage.  

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Hello members of LinusTechTips, I want a gaming pc build for less than $2000 that can run games like Bf4, Crysis 3, Titanfall, and Metro on Ultra settings in 1080p resolution. Also, $2000 with Windows 7 Home Premium and able to use Nvidia's Shadowplay or AMD's Catalyst Recording.

- And 1 SSD For gaming.

- 1 HDD for Storage.  

Welcome to LTT forums. Await @Davsmith4 's build and we will criticize and optimize it. I would build it myself but internet slow so yea :D.

 

Also does that $2000 include peripherals and windows?

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($177.99 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($247.98 @ OutletPC) 


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) 

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 


Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $2074.29

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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-snip- I missed something, never mind me.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Make the SSD 250GB as opposed to 500GB and make the 1TB HDD a 2TB one. I would also get an ASUS maximus Hero VI/VII as opposed to the PRO.

 

Edit: Also http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d16gxm has higher frequency AND lower latency AND is cheaper. Get those as opposed to the HyperX ones.

 

Edit: As for the R9 290's I would take Sapphire Tri-x over any other brand any day.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Welcome to LTT forums. Await @Davsmith4 's build and we will criticize and optimize it. I would build it myself but internet slow so yea :D.

 

Also does that $2000 include peripherals and windows?

No it doesnt include the peripherals, but it does include windows

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CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($177.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($247.98 @ OutletPC) 
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) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $2074.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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What else can I use for the graphics card cause I just remember I have a Shield and want to stream on it.

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What else can I use for the graphics card cause I just remember I have a Shield and want to stream on it.

Dual GTX 780's will pretty much be what you're looking for but that is heaps more expensive.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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What else can I use for the graphics card cause I just remember I have a Shield and want to stream on it.

You could get an i5 instead of an i7. 8gb of RAM, 250gb ssd. 

 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($475.91 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($475.91 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($92.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1964.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Yea but crysis 3 on ultra is demanding, 1080p or not. GTX 780 Ti averages out on 61 on the High preset not ultra (http://media.bestofmicro.com/5/1/408421/original/crysis-fr.png) so you would need dual card for 60 fps unless you are willing to drop down to High settings.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Make the SSD 250GB as opposed to 500GB and make the 1TB HDD a 2TB one. I would also get an ASUS maximus Hero VI/VII as opposed to the PRO.

 

Edit: Also http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31866c9d16gxm has higher frequency AND lower latency AND is cheaper. Get those as opposed to the HyperX ones.

 

Edit: As for the R9 290's I would take Sapphire Tri-x over any other brand any day.

So you telling me that CAS 9 is better than 7 .-. Might wanna do some research buddy

Emmh... Maybe consider killing yourself before you talk to me?

 

Pople on this forum though some of them had a brain, turns out, no.

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WGRWzy

Would recommend that, you could of course go with the 4790k but only if you need te multi threading for editing/rendering

Emmh... Maybe consider killing yourself before you talk to me?

 

Pople on this forum though some of them had a brain, turns out, no.

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So you telling me that CAS 9 is better than 7 .-. Might wanna do some research buddy

Might wanna look what I'm referring to before being so condescending...buddy. MattP123's build was up earlier and that uses CAS 10 which IS slower than CAS 9. Don't insult my intelligence or anyone else's intelligence for that matter. 99% of the people here know that lower CAS = better.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Might wanna look what I'm referring to before being so condescending...buddy. MattP123's build was up earlier and that uses CAS 10 which IS slower than CAS 9. Don't insult my intelligence or anyone else's intelligence for that matter. 99% of the people here know that lower CAS = better.

Why the fuck did you recommend CAS 9 over 7 then?

Emmh... Maybe consider killing yourself before you talk to me?

 

Pople on this forum though some of them had a brain, turns out, no.

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Why the fuck did you recommend CAS 9 over 7 then?

1. Refrain from using profanity in situations like this, you can lose respect from others.

2. Are you still that oblivious that I must state it directly? MattP123's build has CAS 10 RAM. My suggestion of the G.SKILL memory with CAS 9 WAS A SUGGESTION TO REPLACE THE CAS 10 RAM THAT MATTP123 PUT IN THE BUILD. IT WAS NOT A SUGGESTION AGAINST THE CAS 7 MEMORY YOU ARE REFERRING TO IN DAVSMITH4'S BUILD!

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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1. Refrain from using profanity in situations like this, you can lose respect from others.

2. Are you still that oblivious that I must state it directly? MattP123's build has CAS 10 RAM. My suggestion of the G.SKILL memory with CAS 9 WAS A SUGGESTION TO REPLACE THE CAS 10 RAM THAT MATTP123 PUT IN THE BUILD. IT WAS NOT A SUGGESTION AGAINST THE CAS 7 MEMORY YOU ARE REFERRING TO IN DAVSMITH4'S BUILD!

1. I don't give a flying fuck about respect on the internet nor real life

2. I didn't know that sorry.

Emmh... Maybe consider killing yourself before you talk to me?

 

Pople on this forum though some of them had a brain, turns out, no.

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1. Refrain from using profanity in situations like this, you can lose respect from others.

2. Are you still that oblivious that I must state it directly? MattP123's build has CAS 10 RAM. My suggestion of the G.SKILL memory with CAS 9 WAS A SUGGESTION TO REPLACE THE CAS 10 RAM THAT MATTP123 PUT IN THE BUILD. IT WAS NOT A SUGGESTION AGAINST THE CAS 7 MEMORY YOU ARE REFERRING TO IN DAVSMITH4'S BUILD!

Saying fuck is much more respectable than writing several sentences in caps

Specs: 4790k | Asus Z-97 Pro Wifi | MX100 512GB SSD | NZXT H440 Plastidipped Black | Dark Rock 3 CPU Cooler | MSI 290x Lightning | EVGA 850 G2 | 3x Noctua Industrial NF-F12's

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