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Theoretical $3000 PC build

beastfighter1
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Sometimes I get bored, so I decided to make a PC build with a black and blue colour scheme (Because it's a sexy combination). I'm in Canada and I don't really have a set budget since this is only my dream PC. I live in Canada and I want to use this PC for video editing, after effects work, 3d rendering and gaming. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/YKzjsY
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ NCIX) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($164.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($134.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($429.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Blue/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($149.99 @ Memory Express) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Monitor: Asus ROG SWIFT PG278Q 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($878.82 @ DirectCanada) 
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Blue 81.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($25.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Blue 81.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($25.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case Fan: Aerocool DS 120mm Blue 81.5 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($25.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($189.99 @ Memory Express) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($60.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Headphones: Corsair Vengeance 2100 7.1 Channel Headset  ($102.05 @ Newegg Canada) 
Other: ZALMAN CNPS9900MAX-B 135mm Long life bearing CPU Cooler Blue LED ($75.69)
Total: $3029.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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- No aftermarket CPU cooler

- H97 and a 4790k is a big nono

- Overpriced to balls PSU

- A single 970 cannot do 144 fps on 1440p in 99% of the cases

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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- No aftermarket CPU cooler

- H97 and a 4790k is a big nono

- Overpriced to balls PSU

- A single 970 cannot do 144 fps on 1440p in 99% of the cases

The custom (other) part is the CPU cooler.

 

Would you mind making some changes if you have the time? I still want to retain the black/blue colour scheme.

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Ovepriced? 149$ for a PSU is totally fair,especially that one. Now go ahead and purchase an Evga SuperNova 1600 T2 for 448$ and thats overpriced. 

 

Not really. The AX1500i is its only competitor and that one is 400.

 

Look at the EVGA G2 750W. That is a good price for a 750W PSU

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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Not really. The AX1500i is its only competitor and that one is 400.

 

Look at the EVGA G2 750W. That is a good price for a 750W PSU

xD the 20$ war for consumer purchases as fast as possible. Also the Evga brand seems to take the lead on videogamers choice. To be honest when it comes to wasting 200$+ on a PSU i would always choose Corsair :D.

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xD the 20$ war for consumer purchases as fast as possible. Also the Evga brand seems to take the lead on videogamers choice. To be honest when it comes to wasting 200$+ on a PSU i would always choose Corsair :D.

$20 war? How about half price war with MIR, $100 without MIR

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20750xr

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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Realistic theoretical :D

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($157.90 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-BK 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($153.66 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card  ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Zalman Z11 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($139.00 @ Vuugo)
Other: 681 Evo + mic  ($35.00)
Total: $1078.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Realistic theoretical :D

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($157.90 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-BK 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($89.99 @ NCIX)

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($153.66 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.99 @ Canada Computers)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card  ($129.99 @ NCIX)

Case: Zalman Z11 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)

Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($139.00 @ Vuugo)

Other: 681 Evo + mic  ($35.00)

Total: $1078.47

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I like this! Thanks for the suggestions!

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Um for 3k you can do better build...

 

But nice try:D

[spoiler= Dream machine (There is also a buildlog)]

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe - CPU: I7 5820k @4.4 ghz 1.225vcore - GPU: 2x Asus GTX 970 Strix edition - Mainboard: Asus X99-S - RAM: HyperX predator 4x4 2133 mhz - HDD: Seagate barracuda 2 TB 7200 rpm - SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB SSD - PSU: Corsair HX1000i - Case fans: 3x Noctua PPC 140mm - Radiator fans: 3x Noctua PPC 120 mm - CPU cooler: Fractal design Kelvin S36 together with Noctua PPCs - Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Cherry gaming keyboard - mouse: Steelseries sensei raw - Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud - Build Log

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