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Alright so i'm debating on a high end gaming desktop to make with a 2,000 dollar budget, Now this is going to be my first build I have a Idea of what I might like and was wondering what you all think? Any and all feed back would be nice but please if you can give a reason for why.

 

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CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($215.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($218.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($264.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Black2 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($142.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($328.99 @ Directron) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($328.99 @ Directron) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($168.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($17.88 @ OutletPC) 
Fan Controller: BitFenix Recon (Black) Fan Controller  ($36.89 @ Mwave) 

Total: $1933.37

 

This was done with pc part picker and over two months of consideration, watching reviews and moderate knowledge of how computer works past just playing games. Again any input would be amazing thanks everyone~

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Everyone will rag on you because of your CPU choice. 

 

Is there a certain reason you chose AMD?

 

A 9590 will be outperformed by a 4690k in gaming applications. 

 

You only need 8 gigs of ram for gaming. 

 

9590 is an 8350 overclocked. 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.98 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($182.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (3-Way CrossFire)  ($282.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (3-Way CrossFire)  ($282.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (3-Way CrossFire)  ($282.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1916.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Baby its a triple just add acase

 

 

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make that the DCU2 since the PCS+ went from 280 to 350 and the DCU2 the opposite 

 

http://linustechtips...f/#entry4434339

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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@BellaMoonshade

 

As above, the FX-9590 is a really bad choice. Is this just for gaming on ? Or are you planning to do other things such as Video editing/Rendering/Streaming etc ?

 

Also what Monitor are you using ? And what is the resolution ?

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Everyone will rag on you because of your CPU choice. 

 

Is there a certain reason you chose AMD?

 

A 9590 will be outperformed by a 4690k in gaming applications. 

 

You only need 8 gigs of ram for gaming. 

 

9590 is an 8350 overclocked. 

 

ya i've been told that and Im not sure what way I want to go for my cpu to be honest...I mean id rather have a high end Intel chip but i'm not to sure how to go about modding this build for it :/ and as for the ram i'm going to be doing streaming along with skype and dual screens, Also what cpu would you suggest?

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Alright so i'm debating on a high end gaming desktop to make with a 2,000 dollar budget, Now this is going to be my first build I have a Idea of what I might like and was wondering what you all think? Any and all feed back would be nice but please if you can give a reason for why.

 

Build:

CPU: AMD FX-9590 4.7GHz 8-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($215.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($218.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($264.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Western Digital Black2 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($142.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($328.99 @ Directron) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($328.99 @ Directron) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($168.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($17.88 @ OutletPC) 
Fan Controller: BitFenix Recon (Black) Fan Controller  ($36.89 @ Mwave) 

Total: $1933.37

 

This was done with pc part picker and over two months of consideration, watching reviews and moderate knowledge of how computer works past just playing games. Again any input would be amazing thanks everyone~

yeah AMD is great for budget builds and all but just go with an intel core i5 4690k (woops not a 4990k.) games wont benefit from 8 core cpu's at all they like fewer faster cores much better. so a quad core is more of a sweet spot for gaming :)

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ya i've been told that and Im not sure what way I want to go for my cpu to be honest...I mean id rather have a high end Intel chip but i'm not to sure how to go about modding this build for it :/ and as for the ram i'm going to be doing streaming along with skype and dual screens, Also what cpu would you suggest?

The i7 4790K is a far better choice.

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ya i've been told that and Im not sure what way I want to go for my cpu to be honest...I mean id rather have a high end Intel chip but i'm not to sure how to go about modding this build for it :/ and as for the ram i'm going to be doing streaming along with skype and dual screens, Also what cpu would you suggest?

Well the only two components you would need to switch is the CPU and Motherboard. 

 

I'd suggest going with something like an i5 4690k or an i7 4790k. The main difference is that the i7 has better capabilities when it comes to things like streaming/editing/rendering. Pair the CPU with a Z97 motherboard and you will be set. 

 

There build described above already outlines a pretty solid build that is within your budget. 

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@BellaMoonshade

 

As above, the FX-9590 is a really bad choice. Is this just for gaming on ? Or are you planning to do other things such as Video editing/Rendering/Streaming etc ?

 

Also what Monitor are you using ? And what is the resolution ?

as for a screen a 1080p  32 inch rca tv until I could get a proper high def Monitor. Because currently I'm running a hp envy j17 laptop although it has a i7 and a 840m I find its taking a hard halt to gaming I mean i payed 1,500 for it and honestly feel kinda cheated...

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Well the only two components you would need to switch is the CPU and Motherboard. 

 

I'd suggest going with something like an i5 4690k or an i7 4790k. The main difference is that the i7 has better capabilities when it comes to things like streaming/editing/rendering. Pair the CPU with a Z97 motherboard and you will be set. 

 

There build described above already outlines a pretty solid build that is within your budget. 

Alright thanks, Now say I just wanted to game and skype as well as tossing the streaming out the window what cpu would you say the i5 or i7? also the gpu's i'm on the fence for AMD or Nvida only reason i'd go for nvida is the game stream and game optimization. 

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one moment

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.98 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming GT ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($182.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (3-Way CrossFire)  ($282.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (3-Way CrossFire)  ($282.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (3-Way CrossFire)  ($282.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1916.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-13 15:40 EST-0500

 

Baby its a triple just add acase

wow... that is quite a different build now I do a ton of gaming and I'm kinda picky with graphic's quality and speed. As I'v said I'm a bit shy at what I see up till I test it, Will it perform to what I need like high frames pared with amazing graphics?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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? forgot to mention to replace them with the PCS+ since those went up $60 in price :/

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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as for a screen a 1080p  32 inch rca tv until I could get a proper high def Monitor. Because currently I'm running a hp envy j17 laptop although it has a i7 and a 840m I find its taking a hard halt to gaming I mean i payed 1,500 for it and honestly feel kinda cheated...

A single GTX 970 is enough for 1080p. When you go to a bigger resolution such as 1440p then you can add a 2nd GTX 970.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($140.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Savage 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($121.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($323.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center) 
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $1396.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 19:18 EDT-0400
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Alright thanks, Now say I just wanted to game and skype as well as tossing the streaming out the window what cpu would you say the i5 or i7? also the gpu's i'm on the fence for AMD or Nvida only reason i'd go for nvida is the game stream and game optimization. 

The i5 4690K and 8GB Ram if you are just gaming. You can also drop the cooler down to something like the Coolermaster Hyper 212 Evo.

 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($140.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ Adorama) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($323.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center) 
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $1184.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 19:23 EDT-0400
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@thekeemo, this build looks good but I'm not sure about the GPU choice, dual 970s/980s, waayyyy less heat output and better power consumption, and that way he doesn't have to spend money on a 1300watt PSU.

 

Also, 3-way will cause all sorts of issues

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

How to Build A PC|Windows 10 Review Follow the CoC and don't be a scrub~soaringchicken

 

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@thekeemo, this build looks good but I'm not sure about the GPU choice, dual 970s/980s, waayyyy less heat output and better power consumption, and that way he doesn't have to spend money on a 1300watt PSU.

 

Also, 3-way will cause all sorts of issues

cheapest 970 $309

cheapest 290x $278

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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? forgot to mention to replace them with the PCS+ since those went up $60 in price :/

ah alright 

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ah alright 

make that the DCU2 since the PCS+ went from 280 to 350 and the DCU2 the opposite 

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/326458-290x-pricing-wtf/#entry4434339

 

 

wow why such a gap

your saving ~$100 for going 290x

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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cheapest 970 $309

cheapest 290x $278

970 is worth it imo. 

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

How to Build A PC|Windows 10 Review Follow the CoC and don't be a scrub~soaringchicken

 

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If you truly want to spend close to 2k, then as rude as this may sound; you could do much better, especially regarding the CPU(as others have stated)

 

I'll edit this in a min with a build option or two.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.98 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($209.99 @ Micro Center) <-----I assume you chose the AMD equivalent Mobo for a reason, so copy/paste
Memory: Kingston Savage 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($121.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($114.95 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($329.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($329.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center) <-----I assume you chose Case for a reason, so copy/paste
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.79 @ OutletPC) 
Fan Controller: BitFenix Recon (Black) Fan Controller  ($39.99 @ Amazon) <----I assume you chose for a reason, so copy/paste
Total: $1936.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 19:39 EDT-0400
 
 
Reasonings: Best gaming-oriented CPU you can get, with the ability to do production work efficiently as well. Improved storage performance with seperate SSD and HDD, rather than a hybrid 5400 RPM drive. Reduce memory from 2400Mhz to 2133Mhz, to save a good deal of $$$ without sacrificing any noticeable performance. Mobo, Case, Accessories are mostly preference.
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Alright so I return! after some thinking and a large drop in price and downsizing tell me what you think:

Build:

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.98 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: EVGA Z87 Stinger Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($174.97 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($122.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.74 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($532.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: BitFenix Colossus Mini Mini ITX Tower Case  ($88.98 @ OutletPC) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($56.75 @ OutletPC) 
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1446.35
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Alright so I return! after some thinking and a large drop in price and downsizing tell me what you think:

Build:

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.98 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: EVGA Z87 Stinger Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($174.97 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($122.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($89.74 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($532.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: BitFenix Colossus Mini Mini ITX Tower Case  ($88.98 @ OutletPC) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($56.75 @ OutletPC) 
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1446.35

 

Defiantly a good build. I do suggest doing your very vest to put a SSD in there though. it will make it feel a hundred times faster.

Is it bad that my dream setup only costs a few thousand not counting the obutto?


 

CPU: FX-8320

Motherboard: asrock 970Pro3 r2.0

Memory: Team Zeus Blue 8GB DDR3-1600 Memory 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card 

Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case  

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply  

SSD: MX100 128GB

HDD: WD 2TB black edition

 

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Alright so I return! after some thinking and a large drop in price and downsizing tell me what you think:

Build:

 

-=pc parts snip-

 

I counter your thrust with a parry good sir!   lol

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($324.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($145.99 @ Directron) 
Memory: Kingston Savage 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($121.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($549.99 @ NCIX US) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.79 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1469.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 21:57 EDT-0400
 
 
EDIT: oh just noticed(lol) is this a Mini-ITX build now?
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