2000$ Gaming PC

[CoolBeans]

So I am planning on getting a new PC since my laptop can't really handle anything. I am looking at about 2000$ CAD but I am flexible. I will be using playing at 1440p I do not need peripherals, OS, a monitor or a HDD just a SSD. The case must be a Corsair Air 540 as it perfectly fits where I want it. I would like 16gb of RAM so I can say I have 16gb of ram. What I have so far-

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kGk4

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kGk4/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1kGk4/benchmarks/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Microcenter) 

CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM  Liquid CPU Cooler  ($150.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($137.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($214.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($359.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair Air 540 ATX Full Tower Case  ($129.15 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($178.98 @ Newegg) 

Other: Maximus VI Formula (When It Comes Out) ($275.00)

Total: $2007.06

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-25 20:09 EDT-0400)

[CoolBeans]

It will be only used for gaming.

[Wats]

Prolly get a cheaper mobo and use that monies for nicer vid cards. Like msi or asus.

[JoshM]

Not going to wait for 9 series, and i prefer corsair memory. Otherwise looks good!

[EmoRarity]

Swap out those amd cards for something that won't microstutter. 

[CoolBeans]

Swap out those amd cards for something that won't microstutter. 

The driver is released on the 31 and supposedly fixes microstuttering.

[Gamebozzo]

i wouldnt really change a thing other than getting a 780 instead of 2 7970s 

[Helltech]

Good build, two things to consider.

 

1) AMDs CF support still has frame time issues. Even after the driver release it won't FIX the problem, just make it slightly less worse. Quoting Linus here from the livestream. 

2) 7950 CF doesn't perform that much worse than 7970 CF and is a lot cheaper.

3) I would personally got with a single 780 for noise, heat, lack of stuttering, and less power consumption. 

[Helltech]

Not going to wait for 9 series, and i prefer corsair memory. Otherwise looks good!

 

Mushkin Blackline is bloody brilliant memory. 

[Checkitman22]

Please don't spend that much money on a computer and get GPUs that are old as dirt now. Get a 780 it will be much better in every aspect, and cheaper.

[JoshM]

Mushkin Blackline is bloody brilliant memory. 

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[Emperor_Piehead]

Umm cool beans take a look at the h220 on newegg. I wouldn't get a XFX card, I see a lot of complaints about them dying.

[Emperor_Piehead]

Please don't spend that much money on a computer and get GPUs that are old as dirt now. Get a 780 it will be much better in every aspect, and cheaper.

The 7970 is competitive with the gtx 770 performance wise and it's not old it's still AMD's flagship card. 2 7950's beat a gtx titan performance wise.

[Checkitman22]

The 7970 is competitive with the gtx 770 performance wise and it's not old it's still AMD's flagship card. 2 7950's beat a gtx titan performance wise.

 

Actually they ARE old, 9000 are right along the corner. And performance wise? You do know that CF = null right now, right? For pure FPS sure, but we all know (should know) that FPS doesn't matter at all anymore.

 

7970 CF Practical FPS

 

 

Single 780 Practical FPS

 

 

Not to mention the 780 is cheaper, consumes less power, is quieter, and isn't as hot. Yes I know the new driver for AMD is going to "help" the practical FPS, but is it going to fix it? No. They don't have a hardware solution like nVidia does. Also this "fix" was supposed to come out over 5 weeks ago and yet it keeps getting pushed back and back.

[SSOB]

Try to wait a little and get a 500GB 840 EVO

[CoolBeans]

Try to wait a little and get a 500GB 840 EVO

A little out of the budget.

[LIGISTX]

I agree with what most are saying. DON'T get Crossfire, just don't do it. If you want dual cards, go dual 760's or 770's. If not, I say just throw down on a 780 and it will destroy anything you throw at it. Crossfire has serious issues, that from what I understand from multiple sources, CAN NOT be fixed with drives alone. They can help "make it less bad" as someone previously stated on here, but they will not fix the problem, not even remotely. 

[Emperor_Piehead]

Actually they ARE old, 9000 are right along the corner. And performance wise? You do know that CF = null right now, right? For pure FPS sure, but we all know (should know) that FPS doesn't matter at all anymore.

hmm it's not like next week Amd has the crossfire fix and Radeon Pro has been tested and fixes micro stuttering issues better than the gtx 690. Why play the waiting game? There is always something new around the corner and the 2 7970's struggle as much as a 780 would down the line.

[Emperor_Piehead]

I agree with what most are saying. DON'T get Crossfire, just don't do it. If you want dual cards, go dual 760's or 770's. If not, I say just throw down on a 780 and it will destroy anything you throw at it. Crossfire has serious issues, that from what I understand from multiple sources, CAN NOT be fixed with drives alone. They can help "make it less bad" as someone previously stated on here, but they will not fix the problem, not even remotely. 

Read this page/read all the graphs of this page and the next. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7990-devil13-7970-x2,3329-10.html The first page shows micro stuttering of a gtx 690 and the next page shows the 7990 with radeon pro. 

[CoolBeans]

hmm it's not like next week Amd has the crossfire fix and Radeon Pro has been tested and fixes micro stuttering issues better than the gtx 690. Why play the waiting game? There is always something new around the corner and the 2 7970's struggle as much as a 780 would down the line.

Well I won't be getting this PC in a week so I will play the waiting game. 

[zip2k4]

The 7970 is competitive with the gtx 770 performance wise and it's not old it's still AMD's flagship card. 2 7950's beat a gtx titan performance wise.

 

it is old, and would recommend seeing the new series of cards instead - however it is still a very competitive card

 

@OP:

 

wait for the new amd then make a complete and informed decision instead

[Checkitman22]

hmm it's not like next week Amd has the crossfire fix and Radeon Pro has been tested and fixes micro stuttering issues better than the gtx 690. Why play the waiting game? There is always something new around the corner and the 2 7970's struggle as much as a 780 would down the line.

 

So many problems with this post man.

 

For one, we haven't seen the fix yet, it was supposed to be out a long time ago.

 

Fix it "better than the 690"? Impossible. Check practical FPS on the 690 is like 95-97 percent perfect, AMD does NOT have a solution that will fix it that much, they are talking 50 percent improvement at best, check one of the last last streams.

 

You can upgrade a 780 to 780 SLI "down the line" as you say. Upgrading to 7970 3x CF "down the line" is not viable.

[Checkitman22]

Read this page/read all the graphs of this page and the next. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-hd-7990-devil13-7970-x2,3329-10.html The first page shows micro stuttering of a gtx 690 and the next page shows the 7990 with radeon pro. 

 

That is from last year, nVidia has fixed that problem already. It was also done under different testing methodology which was proven to be incorrect. Check the NEW benchmarks I posted before.

[CoolBeans]

Since most people are telling me to go with a 9970 does anyone know what month it will be out?

[Checkitman22]

Since most people are telling me to go with a 9970 does anyone know what month it will be out?

No one knows. Wait till you get ready to buy it, 780 might still be the best option, but 9000 series should smoke it it terms of price to performance is history repeats itself, if its out when you get ready to buy.