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Solid $2500 Gaming/Editing PC

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I'm in the market for a new PC< and I figured building one would be much cheaper than buying a prebuilt. So i've come here, to the Linus Tech Tips forum to ask for help. But I figure i'll follow the predetermined guide so, here goes:

 

Budget:

My budget is $2500 Canadian, and of course I live in Canada, Ontario to be more specific.

 

Aim:

My aim for this build is to get excellent productivity speeds, but more importantly is to be able to game at 1080p ultra at 144hz, now I understand that this wont be possible on every game, but I'll be willing to turn a few settings down to accommodate for it.

 

Peripherals:

I know I skipped monitors but that's because i'm including it here, I need all peripherals with this build, i.e. a mouse, a mechanical keyboard (Cherry MX Blues/Browns), a decent pair of headphones, and a 1080p 144hz monitor with a sub 3ms response time.

 

Why am I upgrading:

I am upgrading because I genuinely want to be able to delve into the world of PC gaming, while also having a PC that will be suitable for work related things, and rendering video for my YouTube channel. Unfortunately, my current laptop, which is my only computer, can barely run Minecraft at 30fps, so my options are quite limited in terms of my current computing potential, and that's exactly why I wish to upgrade.

 

Well, after all of that, I suppose all I can do is inform you that I have no brand preferences, I just want the best bang for my buck, and good luck to those who make me a build, Thank you all in advance!

 

 

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Monster:

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($178.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($149.21 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($143.94 @ shopRBC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($637.95 @ Vuugo) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.95 @ Vuugo) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($118.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($168.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Keyboard: Corsair K70 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($181.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($67.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 439 Headphones  ($144.65 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $2461.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Well, after all of that, I suppose all I can do is inform you that I have no brand preferences, I just want the best bang for my buck, and good luck to those who make me a build, Thank you all in advance!

 

Check out this :)

 

 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($108.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($174.99 @ NCIX) 
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($336.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($336.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($107.92 @ shopRBC) 
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($267.50 @ Vuugo) 
Keyboard: Adesso MKB-135B Wired Standard Keyboard  ($90.16 @ Amazon Canada) 
Total: $2498.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-06 16:42 EDT-0400

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Slightly over-budget but a rough estimate of what is possible, many places you may be able to shave

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($178.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($255.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($104.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($23.05 @ Vuugo) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($107.92 @ shopRBC) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($348.95 @ Vuugo) 
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($140.05 @ DirectCanada) 
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse  ($59.99 @ Memory Express) 
Headphones: Audio-Technica M50x Headphones  ($199.00 @ NCIX) 
Total: $2647.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-06 16:52 EDT-0400
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($254.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($140.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($143.94 @ shopRBC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($709.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.95 @ Vuugo) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($348.95 @ Vuugo) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Mini Keyboard  ($109.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($67.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Headset  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $2584.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-06 16:51 EDT-0400

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I really appreciate all the quick replies, I've made something myself that's slighly over budget, but it tends to include the same parts as many of your suggestions, so here's what i've designed:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Rhtvcf
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($108.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($152.06 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($143.23 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Corsair Force LS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Memory Express) 
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: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($669.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($134.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ NCIX) 
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($267.50 @ Vuugo) 
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ Memory Express) 
Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $2513.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-06 16:24 EDT-0400
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I really appreciate all the quick replies, I've made something myself that's slighly over budget, but it tends to include the same parts as many of your suggestions, so here's what i've designed:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Rhtvcf
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($415.00 @ Canada Computers) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($108.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($152.06 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($143.23 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Corsair Force LS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($74.99 @ Memory Express) 
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: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($669.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($134.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ NCIX) 
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($267.50 @ Vuugo) 
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ Memory Express) 
Mouse: Corsair M65 RGB Wired Laser Mouse  ($79.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $2513.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-06 16:24 EDT-0400

 

Go with a better power supply. The NEX is pretty average.

 

This is much better for an extra $10.

 

http://www.ncix.com/detail/xfx-xtr-750w-gold-single-ac-78946-1015.htm?affiliateid=7474144

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