$2700 Gaming/Rendering/Recording Multi-purpose PC

[CNGaming38]

Hello, I'm looking for a solid, performance oriented multi-purpose PC for a budget of $2700 Canadian, which should be enough to work with.

 

Wants:

-I need a monitor, 1440p would be ideal but i'm perfectly fine with 2 1080p ones instead

-I would prefer a GTX 980 over any other card, but I understand that leaves a lot less for the other components

-I need peripherals, so mouse, mechanical keyboard (Preferably Cherry MX Blues or Browns, and a decent pair of headphones

-I absolutely need a SSD, that's something that's usually included anyway, but I figured i'd mention it here.

-I'd prefer water-cooling, but if it forces me to go overbudget, it's not a necessity as I can always add it later.

 

That's about it, I don't need an operating system or anything like that, I do have a build outlined already, but I enjoy comparing my choices to others, and I tend to build off of criticism.

 

My current build outline:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DkJgHx

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

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($416.98 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($143.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($114.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($704.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($18.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Monitor: Dell P2014H 60Hz 19.5" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($289.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Keyboard: Rosewill Apollo RK-9100xR Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($107.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Mouse: ROCCAT Kone Pure Optical Wired Optical Mouse  ($69.99 @ Memory Express) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $2690.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 01:36 EDT-0400

 

 

[thekeemo]

I saw an lg 22"1080p IPS monitor for under 150 the other day. Got a friend of mine to get it.

Other than that switch out the PSU for a g2 and your good to go

[CharlieR1]

I personally prefer the Corsair M65 over any other mouse, just has great ergonomics for the palm grip. I would recommend getting an RGB keyboard, it'll only be like a $50 price premium.

Otherwise, great build! 

[Demons Wrath]

So then. I took your build, a little tweak here, a little twerk there. And I came up with this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($416.98 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK NEMESIS 70.2 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($129.98 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($114.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($719.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($18.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($289.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.99 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($69.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset  ($69.98 @ NCIX) 

Total: $2644.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 10:28 EDT-0400

 

Mostly superficial changes. Either to save money, or simply to offer something similar. Changed the mouse to the Logitech G502 because everyone who has reviewed it says it's the dog's dangles and it's the same price as the Kone you were thinking about. Same thing with the keyboard change, and also the headset (though that was just colour change for a few less $). RAM is cheaper and faster (a no brainer there). Changed the 900p monitor for one that is 1080, 5ms vs 8ms, and costs $10 less (another no brainer). The only major change is the CPU cooler which is cheaper, will perform the same as the H100i, but will be quieter.

 

Everything else is just as you left it. The PSU is particularly pleasing, Super Flower OEM and very reputable.

[CNGaming38]

 

So then. I took your build, a little tweak here, a little twerk there. And I came up with this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($416.98 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK NEMESIS 70.2 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($129.98 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($114.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($719.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($108.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($18.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($289.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($109.99 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($69.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset  ($69.98 @ NCIX) 

Total: $2644.78

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 10:28 EDT-0400

 

Mostly superficial changes. Either to save money, or simply to offer something similar. Changed the mouse to the Logitech G502 because everyone who has reviewed it says it's the dog's dangles and it's the same price as the Kone you were thinking about. Same thing with the keyboard change, and also the headset (though that was just colour change for a few less $). RAM is cheaper and faster (a no brainer there). Changed the 900p monitor for one that is 1080, 5ms vs 8ms, and costs $10 less (another no brainer). The only major change is the CPU cooler which is cheaper, will perform the same as the H100i, but will be quieter.

 

Everything else is just as you left it. The PSU is particularly pleasing, Super Flower OEM and very reputable.

 

Damn, I thank you for your changes, this actually helps a lot!