$2000 dollars gaming PC

[jesse_791]

So, I'm building a high end gaming pc. I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions or opinions on the hardware. I will be doing moderate to heavy gaming on the build. It will be slightly overclocked. This is what I have come up with so far. (btw this is a red themed build so keep that in mind)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/D4sh23

 

 

 

[vern021]

This should be posted in the New Builds and Planning @jesse_791. Main concern on your build is you're wasting too much money on the mobo. You can get 2x8GB RAM, lower the PSU wattage, and swap the AIO with a better model. I'll post a sample build in a minute

[Ace307]

So, I'm building a high end gaming pc. I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions or opinions on the hardware. I will be doing moderate to heavy gaming on the build. It will be slightly overclocked. This is what I have come up with so far. (btw this is a red themed build so keep that in mind)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/D4sh23

The i7 will give you about a 3-4 fps boost in gaming, in less your rendering just go with an i5 and 8gb of ram 16gb is overkill

[niofalpha]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fn3JmG

 

IF you feel like going a bit over an Upgrade to a 4790K will be cool.

[thekeemo]

would go for a 600-700watt psu and would definitly get a cheaper mobo and no need for case fans also 2x8gb leaves room for upgrades

[xnoobftw]

So, I'm building a high end gaming pc. I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions or opinions on the hardware. I will be doing moderate to heavy gaming on the build. It will be slightly overclocked. This is what I have come up with so far. (btw this is a red themed build so keep that in mind)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/D4sh23

Dont get that case if you are going with a 2000 dollars build. Get the phanteks enthoo pro, and change the 780 to a TI (better performance). You can cut down the RAM to 8gb or 12gb(if you wanna "future proof") and an i5 4690k is more than enough (you do not need an i7 just for gaming). (i highly suggest getting an 850w PSU instead for future SLI)

[xnoobftw]

So, I'm building a high end gaming pc. I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions or opinions on the hardware. I will be doing moderate to heavy gaming on the build. It will be slightly overclocked. This is what I have come up with so far. (btw this is a red themed build so keep that in mind)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/D4sh23

and yes get a cheaper MOBO. Like MSI gaming 5 (if you wanna go 2way) or MSI gaming 7 (if you wanna go 3 way)

[minimoose]

The i7 will give you about a 3-4 fps boost in gaming, in less your rendering just go with an i5 and 8gb of ram 16gb is overkill

8GB of RAM is not overkill.. ARGHHHH.  A bunch of Chrome tabs can use 6-8GB of RAM just by itself!

[vern021]

Here's what I can do for you

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.97 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($430.50 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($430.50 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer V246HLbmdp 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($169.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Quick Fire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($86.99 @ B&H)
Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse  ($49.04 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2110.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 23:00 EDT-0400

[gadgetguy99]

upgrade the cooling to an h100i or h105 because the h60 is not good price to performance

[MrImnotMLG]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VFddMp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VFddMp/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($102.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($559.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Ducky DK2108-BUSLLA Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($92.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1776.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 23:16 EDT-0400

[jesse_791]

vern021, that looks really good. I have only one problem. The MAX I can spend is 2,000 dollars. so do you think I should get one 780 right now and save up for another one later or should I just get a 780 ti instead. Both would put me under $2,000.

[minimoose]

vern021, that looks really good. I have only one problem. The MAX I can spend is 2,000 dollars. so do you think I should get one 780 right now and save up for another one later or should I just get a 780 ti instead. Both would put me under $2,000.

Are you playing at 1080P?  If so, just get one 780 for now and get another later if you need it.  If your at 1440P or 4K than get the 780TI

[Faceman]

So, I'm building a high end gaming pc. I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions or opinions on the hardware. I will be doing moderate to heavy gaming on the build. It will be slightly overclocked. This is what I have come up with so far. (btw this is a red themed build so keep that in mind)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/D4sh23

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36XJBm

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36XJBm/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($154.95 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($81.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.24 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($373.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($95.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($155.43 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Quick Fire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($86.99 @ B&H)

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1810.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 23:28 EDT-0400

 

Much better build.  I can change it to a red theme if you like.  Currently it is a black/silver theme with very little blue highlights.

[jesse_791]

Faceman, I love the parts list but I'm going for a red and black or just black build.

[Faceman]

Faceman, I love the parts list but I'm going for a red and black or just black build.

Ok, I will update it to red/black immediately.  By the way, in order for someone to see that you have replied, you need to quote or "@" someone.

 

Do you live near a Microcenter or Fry's Electronics in the U.S.?

[jesse_791]

@Faceman No, unfortunately I do not live near either.

[Hieb]

I'd recommend getting the i5-4690K instead. The i7-4790K really doesn't provide much benefit unless you're running something crazy like 3-way SLI GTX 780 Tis... at which point you'd probably be better off getting a socket-2011 chip anyways.

 

Additionally, I'd strongly recommend a better case that is well built and won't suffer from sagging, and will adequately protect your system from dust. The SPEC-01 is extremely entry-level... you'd be better off with a Phantom 410 if you're still looking for something slick. Some really good cases are the Corsair 450D, Corsair 300R, Fractal Design Arc Midi, NZXT H440. It's largely subjective, but cheap cases are often a pain in the ass to work with and don't provide the same enthusiast grade support.

 

May I ask why you have selected static pressure case fans? These are designed for heatsinks (CPU coolers), radiators or for intake fans with highly populated drive bays - these sacrifice high airflow for more forceful direction of the airflow. You'd be better off with purely high airflow fans for the case unless you plan on tossing a bunch more hard drives in there. For exhaust and intakes that aren't obstructed you'll want high airflow fans (the highest CFM possible).

 

Also I'd recommend a different cooler. The H60 is pretty entry-level as far as water cooling goes, and isn't much better than something like a Hyper 212 EVO. If you're interested in pushing 4.7GHz or the likes, you'll want an H80 or something like a Noctua NH-U14S (not the sexist thing in the world, and would clash with the red/black :c). I've also heard good things about the NZXT Kraken X40 if you're looking for a 140mm rad.

[Faceman]

@Faceman No, unfortunately I do not live near either.

Ok, it will be a little more expensive.  I also went for some more pricey parts, but it is all red/black now.  I will post the build and then break it down component by component.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xFGbyc

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xFGbyc/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.94 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Swiftech H320 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($148.50 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($154.95 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($86.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.24 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($398.00 @ Newegg)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($95.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($155.43 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Quick Fire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($86.99 @ B&H)

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $1977.97

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 23:50 EDT-0400

 

Processor:  All you really need is an i5 for gaming, but you have the budget, so why not splurge for the i7.

Motherboard:  Stick with Asus.  The Z97-AR is a beautiful motherboard.  It is black/silver. I own it myself, it is very nice.  So it lends to any color build.  The black/red Asus motherboards tends to be more expensive, but not prohibitively so with your budget. If you really want the Maximus VII Hero is a good choice.

CPU Cooler:  The Seidon 240M has a blue LED on it, so that is out.  I upgraded you to a Swiftech H320.  It is a massive 360mm radiator.  It is easily the best AIO for your processor, and if you buy the case I selected, it will fit perfectly and look fantastic.  Another option is the NZXT X61.

RAM:  I selected you some G.Skill 2400Mhz, 10-12-12-31, 1.6v RAM.  It is some performance RAM and looks very nice.

SSD:  I selected a 256MB Crucial MX100 SSD, it performs very well for a good price.  Install your operating system and frequently used programs here.  Maybe 1 or 2 often played games.

HDD:  I selected a 2TB HDD for all of your games and media.  Seagate Barracuda is a very good HDD, I own one myself.

GPU:  This is the most important component of your gaming build.  There is about to be a brand new 900 series of GPUs being released any week now, so maybe hold off on making a purchase.  Otherwise, buy an R9 290 or GTX 780.  The GTX 780 I selected is on sale for a great price of $400.  It is red/black and has a great cooler on it.  The alternative is a Gigabyte Windforce R9 290.

Case:  The Phanteks Enthoo Luxe is a beautiful chassis.  Perhaps the best bang for your buck at the $150 price range.  The alternative is the Phanteks Enthoo Pro. The Luxe comes with a few extra features, more space for fans on the top of the case which will be nice for the H320, and comes with exterior LED lighting that you can change the color of, including red.  These are full tower cases built with water cooling in mind.

PSU:  The EVGA SuperNOVA G2 850W is a fantastic PSU.  All black cables, <50% load means no fan spin, so it is very quiet, 80+ Gold Rated, and best of all, 10 year warranty.  Johnny Guru gave it a 9.9/10.  Excellent PSU at a great price through 9/17.  Buy it now before it sells out.

Monitor:  I chose the Asus VS239H-P that I own myself.  Great IPS Monitor that comes with a 3 year warranty.  Most only come with 1.  I own this monitor myself and like it a lot.  The alternative is to buy a 1440p monitor which will cost more and you will have to sacrifice other peripherals in order to make it happen at budget.

Keyboard:  Such a personal choice, I just went with the one you selected.

Mouse: Logitech G502.  Amazing, amazing mouse.  It feels like it was crafted using your hand as the mold.  The only problem is that it has a blue LED and a blue accent.

[jesse_791]

So, this is a revised parts list. what do you all think.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WgJgZL

[jesse_791]

@Faceman sorry, I didn't see your list before I posted mine, I'll make sure to take your list into consideration.

[Faceman]

So, this is a revised parts list. what do you all think.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WgJgZL

Here we go, I edited a few last things to contain items from your most recent build:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XbTFT

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2XbTFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Swiftech H320 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($148.50 @ NCIX US)

Thermal Compound: Gelid Solutions GC-Extreme 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($9.99 @ Newegg) <-- Buy this, much much better than AS5.  AS5 is a very old and outdated TIM, it is also conductive, which is not good.

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($204.99 @ Amazon) <-- Updated to black/red keyboard.  I strongly recommend sticking with Asus motherboards.  Their BIOS and included software is the best.

Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($86.98 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.24 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($398.00 @ Newegg)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($95.99 @ NCIX US)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($87.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($155.43 @ Amazon) <-- You want an IPS Panel monitor which is what this model is.

Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Red 81.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.20 @ Newegg) <-- Extraordinary fans that look amazing and are less expensive while performing as good if not better than the ones you selected.

Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Red 81.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.20 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Red 81.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.20 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Red 81.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($15.20 @ Newegg)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Quick Fire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($86.99 @ B&H)

Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse  ($49.04 @ OutletPC) <-- Updated to include the Mouse you selected.

Total: $2007.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 00:27 EDT-0400

[WildChickenNutz]

So, I'm building a high end gaming pc. I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions or opinions on the hardware. I will be doing moderate to heavy gaming on the build. It will be slightly overclocked. This is what I have come up with so far. (btw this is a red themed build so keep that in mind)

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/D4sh23

id cut some corners and make some stuff a little cheaper but keep the i7 for future upgrades u will want the extra power if u start adding 2 780tis dont waste your money on an i5 go i7 if u can afford it dont skimp on cpu and gpu. i bout my i7 for gaming and i couldn't be happier and they oc very well