$2000 Canadian Gaming/Video Rendering Build

[CNGaming38]

I'm looking for a solid $2000 gaming/editing PC that will be reliable for gaming at 1080p ultra for the next 4+ years. This build must include all peripherals excluding a monitor, so that's a headset, a mouse (preferably one that doesn't look super gamer-y), and a mechanical keyboard with either Cherry MX Blues or Browns. I'm upgrading because my entire life on the internet, and in general with computing has been on a 2002 era Dell laptop, with onboard original Intel HD graphics, which isn't even enough to play minecraft at this point. So members of LinusTechTips, are you up to the challenge?

[Lotus]

This is what I would do:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($449.99 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler  ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($219.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($232.35 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($395.00 @ shopRBC)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($124.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-100 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($12.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($67.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $2002.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 16:56 EDT-0400

 

You do NOT need a mechanical keyboard. It really isn't worth it, when it would force you to downgrade real important parts. If you really feel that you need one, you can buy one at a later date, but mechanical keyboards wont improve any kind of gaming ability. A gaming mouse on the other hand is super important, which is why I included the G502 since it has what is widely regarded as the best sensor period. Since you do rendering as well as gaming, I went with an X99 build (something not possible with a mechanical keyboard build) and included 16GB of memory. I also included a 3TB mass storage drive, that's still 7200 RPM for a reasonable speed. There's still an SSD in the build though, so you'll still have SSD speeds for what you really value. The GTX 980 in my opinion isn't worth it, and the build is fully ready to add in a second GTX 970 the moment you decide you want more oomph, hence the way larger than necessary 750W PSU. Basically, I made sure you could do everything with this build, but you had to sacrifice the mechanical keyboard (no big deal IMO) and maybe a second GTX 970 to do it (not sure how you'd fit it in anyway). Overall, I think this is the best solution for your given tasks.

[Timopomer]

exacly what the op wanted.

 

this pc is here to last

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.05 @ Vuugo) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($77.84 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($113.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($475.95 @ Vuugo) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX) 

Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($167.95 @ Vuugo) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Mini Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse  ($77.98 @ Amazon Canada) 

Headphones: Sennheiser HD 439 Headphones  ($145.65 @ Amazon Canada) 

Total: $1992.34

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 17:16 EDT-0400

[stconquest]

Do you prefer a single display or two? 

 

Do you need windows? 

 

Do you need easy CPU overclocking capabilities? 

 

How focused are you on gaming, do you need an SLI option?

 

Is this $2000 before taxes?

 

What cases do you like?  This is kind of a personal thing... I just grabbed what works well.  The Versa is inexpensive and easy to work in.

 

 

 

No rebates:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($323.75 @ shopRBC)  <<<This is like an i7 with a locked multiplier.  It runs games exactly like the i5 or i7, same architecture.
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($103.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($129.88 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($395.00 @ shopRBC)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.00 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Cooler Master 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($82.50 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($477.95 @ Vuugo)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada)  <<<The Logitech G710 is like $5 more but looks a bit "gamey".  The G710 has white backlighting.
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($48.98 @ DirectCanada)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $2005.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 17:25 EDT-0400

[CNGaming38]

Do you prefer a single display or two? 

 

Do you need windows? 

 

Do you need easy CPU overclocking capabilities? 

 

How focused are you on gaming, do you need an SLI option?

 

Is this $2000 before taxes?

 

What cases do you like?  This is kind of a personal thing... I just grabbed what works well.  The Versa is inexpensive and easy to work in.

 

 

 

No rebates:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($323.75 @ shopRBC)

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($103.50 @ Vuugo)

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($129.88 @ Canada Computers)

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($395.00 @ shopRBC)

Case: Thermaltake Versa H22 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($42.00 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply: Cooler Master 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($82.50 @ Vuugo)

Monitor: BenQ GW2765HT 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($477.95 @ Vuugo)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($48.98 @ DirectCanada)

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

Total: $2005.49

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 17:25 EDT-0400

I'm going to upgrade to a second display later on, but for the near future i'll be using one, which I already have by the way. I don't need windows. I would greatly prefer easier CPU overclocking, as it would be my first time. I'd prefer my build to be gaming first, video editing and such second, as those features wont be used nearly as often. Lastly, I like the look of NZXT cases, but I also enjoy Fractal Design and Phanteks.

[Timopomer]

I'm looking for a solid $2000 gaming/editing PC that will be reliable for gaming at 1080p ultra for the next 4+ years. This build must include all peripherals excluding a monitor, so that's a headset, a mouse (preferably one that doesn't look super gamer-y), and a mechanical keyboard with either Cherry MX Blues or Browns. I'm upgrading because my entire life on the internet, and in general with computing has been on a 2002 era Dell laptop, with onboard original Intel HD graphics, which isn't even enough to play minecraft at this point. So members of LinusTechTips, are you up to the challenge?

did you look at my build?

[stconquest]

I'm going to upgrade to a second display later on, but for the near future i'll be using one, which I already have by the way. I don't need windows. I would greatly prefer easier CPU overclocking, as it would be my first time. I'd prefer my build to be gaming first, video editing and such second, as those features wont be used nearly as often. Lastly, I like the look of NZXT cases, but I also enjoy Fractal Design and Phanteks.

 

Ready for a second GTX 970, and $200 wiggle room: Again, no rebates:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers)

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($152.06 @ Amazon Canada)

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($129.88 @ Canada Computers)

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($395.00 @ shopRBC)

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

Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($112.11 @ DirectCanada)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($48.98 @ DirectCanada)

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud II 7.1 Channel Headset  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1805.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 17:43 EDT-0400

[CNGaming38]

did you look at my build?

Yeah, you have some solid recommendations, I'm just waiting for a few more to come in before I make some comparisons. But if you want to see what I have so far, i'd be happy to post it.

[CNGaming38]

Ready for a second GTX 970, and $200 wiggle room: Again, no rebates:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers)

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($152.06 @ Amazon Canada)

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($129.88 @ Canada Computers)

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($395.00 @ shopRBC)

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

Power Supply: SeaSonic EVO Edition 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($112.11 @ DirectCanada)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($48.98 @ DirectCanada)

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud II 7.1 Channel Headset  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1805.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 17:43 EDT-0400

I'm liking this quite a bit, I may switch out the Keyboard and mouse, but otherwise it looks solid, as with the other post I replied to, I do have something I designed myself as a reference that I'd show you if you'd like.

[stconquest]

I'm liking this quite a bit, I may switch out the Keyboard and mouse, but otherwise it looks solid, as with the other post I replied to, I do have something I designed myself as a reference that I'd show you if you'd like.

 

Definitely. 

[Timopomer]

I'm liking this quite a bit, I may switch out the Keyboard and mouse, but otherwise it looks solid, as with the other post I replied to, I do have something I designed myself as a reference that I'd show you if you'd like.

show us

[CNGaming38]

Definitely. 

 

 

show us

So this is what I've designed as a reference, I feel it would work well for my purposes:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Y3nvcf

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Y3nvcf/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($178.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($139.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($395.00 @ shopRBC) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.01 @ DirectCanada) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.01 @ DirectCanada) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.00 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada) 

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

Total: $1972.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 18:01 EDT-0400

 

I know it's usually unnecessary to purchase additional case fans, but the case that I chose came without front panel intake fans, so I purchased some of my own.

[stconquest]

So this is what I've designed as a reference, I feel it would work well for my purposes:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Y3nvcf

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Y3nvcf/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($33.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($178.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($139.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($395.00 @ shopRBC) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.01 @ DirectCanada) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.01 @ DirectCanada) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.00 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada) 

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

Total: $1972.85

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 18:01 EDT-0400

 

I know it's usually unnecessary to purchase additional case fans, but the case that I chose came without front panel intake fans, so I purchased some of my own.

 

Storage:  Assuming you are going to RAID the 2TB drives, you will be risking project data by increasing the chance for data loss by 100%.  If you are not going to RAID, just buy one drive and add drives as you need them.

 

RAM:  No big deal, but the Patriot RAM is $10 cheaper an has a lifetime warranty. 

 

ASUS:  Contrary to popular belief, ASUS does not have the best boards.  They have good boards.  You are paying more for what reason?  I know it is not aesthetics :lol:

 

PSU:  The EVGA is fine (Superflower is the OEM, I believe).  The Seasonic is $10 more for fully modular.

 

Case:  The S340 is a pretty big downgrade from the Phanteks Enthoo.  Airflow is not that good, although it is a nice looking case. 

 

Case Fans:  Way overpriced for what you get. 

 

All, in all... your build is fine.

[CNGaming38]

Storage:  Assuming you are going to RAID the 2TB drives, you will be risking project data by increasing the chance for data loss by 100%.  If you are not going to RAID, just buy one drive and add drives as you need them.

 

RAM:  No big deal, but the Patriot RAM is $10 cheaper an has a lifetime warranty. 

 

ASUS:  Contrary to popular belief, ASUS does not have the best boards.  They have good boards.  You are paying more for what reason?  I know it is not aesthetics :lol:

 

PSU:  The EVGA is fine (Superflower is the OEM, I believe).  The Seasonic is $10 more for fully modular.

 

Case:  The S340 is a pretty big downgrade from the Phanteks Enthoo.  Airflow is not that good, although it is a nice looking case. 

 

Case Fans:  Way overpriced for what you get. 

 

All, in all... your build is fine.

Storage: That's exactly what I was going to do, although I do now see the downsides of doing so, I'll likely keep one of the 2TB drives for mass storage, and replace the other one with a 1TB drive for solely game storage and such.

 

Ram: I don't know why I chose the RAM I did, I feel like I liked the look of it better, but the Patriot RAM really is better overall.

 

Motherboard: I've switched to a Gigabyte board, which I hear are like the best of the best boards around.

 

Case: With the removal of the second 2TB drive, I've been able to fit the Enthoo Pro into my budget, which is pretty cool.

 

But overall, my modified system build:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/8kXrXL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/8kXrXL/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.75 @ Vuugo) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($158.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($129.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.95 @ Vuugo) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($395.00 @ shopRBC) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 

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

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.01 @ DirectCanada) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.01 @ DirectCanada) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.00 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada) 

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

Total: $1955.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 18:49 EDT-0400

[Timopomer]

 

Storage: That's exactly what I was going to do, although I do now see the downsides of doing so, I'll likely keep one of the 2TB drives for mass storage, and replace the other one with a 1TB drive for solely game storage and such.

 

Ram: I don't know why I chose the RAM I did, I feel like I liked the look of it better, but the Patriot RAM really is better overall.

 

Motherboard: I've switched to a Gigabyte board, which I hear are like the best of the best boards around.

 

Case: With the removal of the second 2TB drive, I've been able to fit the Enthoo Pro into my budget, which is pretty cool.

 

But overall, my modified system build:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/8kXrXL

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/8kXrXL/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.75 @ Vuugo) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($158.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($129.88 @ Canada Computers) 

Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.95 @ Vuugo) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($92.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($395.00 @ shopRBC) 

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 

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

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.01 @ DirectCanada) 

Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($18.01 @ DirectCanada) 

Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($139.00 @ NCIX) 

Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada) 

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

Total: $1955.48

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-03 18:49 EDT-0400

 

gaming headphones piss me off.

 

drop the 8 gigs of ram and get proper cooling for that cpu