HELP! Gaming PC Build.

[Mozz_Zm]

HELP!!!

 

It has been a long time since i have been planning to get a gaming pc & to be honest im am tired of choosing parts for what i need.

 

I would like suggestions on what i would need for a gaming pc.

 

the main things i would be doing on my pc are:

• 1080p 60hz gaming
• games i am planning to play are: GTA V, CS:GO, far cry 4, Battlefield 3 & future games
• light video editing for YouTube
• running 2 screens (1920x1080 & 1440x900[i think])
• does not overheat much (i know it probably wont but this current laptop is a pain in the ass with overheating)

i would like something with at least a intel quad core & i would like a Nvidia GPU but AMD could be okay as well

 

memory speed i don't mind but something with about 8GB minimum

 

storage i would like an SSD but not too small, & HHD i would want something big to store the games, programs etc on

 

cooling i would not care if liquid or air cooled.

 

 

My budget is about $2000 max or just a little over.

 

 

 

any suggestions ill keep in mind once i have the chance to buy the parts to build my pc

 

 

Thanks LinusTechTips Community 

 

 

[Guest]

Try to go on PcPartpicker: https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

[aLemonNation]

HELP!!!

 

It has been a long time since i have been planning to get a gaming pc & to be honest im am tired of choosing parts for what i need.

 

I would like suggestions on what i would need for a gaming pc.

 

the main things i would be doing on my pc are:

• 1080p 60hz gaming
• games i am planning to play are: GTA V, CS:GO, far cry 4, Battlefield 3 & future games
• light video editing for YouTube
• running 2 screens (1920x1080 & 1440x900[i think])
• does not overheat much (i know it probably wont but this current laptop is a pain in the ass with overheating)

i would like something with at least a intel quad core & i would like a Nvidia GPU but AMD could be okay as well

 

memory speed i don't mind but something with about 8GB minimum

 

storage i would like an SSD but not too small, & HHD i would want something big to store the games, programs etc on

 

cooling i would not care if liquid or air cooled.

 

 

My budget is about $2000 max or just a little over.

 

 

 

any suggestions ill keep in mind once i have the chance to buy the parts to build my pc

 

 

Thanks LinusTechTips Community 

Do you care about looks or color scheme?

[Guest]

My suggestion:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($146.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($50.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($649.99 @ B&H) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1492.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-06 08:26 EDT-0400

 

PS: Just add any monitor you want preferably 1440p with your budget

[fallingantivist]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vqrpkL

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($111.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus X99-DELUXE ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($386.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1896.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-06 08:43 EDT-0400

[vSyNd1c4t3]

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• 1080p 60hz gaming
•  
• games i am planning to play are: GTA V, CS:GO, far cry 4, Battlefield 3 & future games
•  
• light video editing for YouTube
•  
• running 2 screens (1920x1080 & 1440x900[i think])
•  
• does not overheat much (i know it probably wont but this current laptop is a pain in the ass with overheating)
•  

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This is what I came up with, your budget is plenty high enough to get a lot of the best things on the market, and still have some leftover. So that's what I went with. Is it overkill? A little, but it also makes it a little bit more ready for the future, so it's alllll good.

 

Liquid Cooled, Hyperthreading, Black/White Build, and Runs 1440p 60fps High+ Settings.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($111.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($125.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($57.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.89 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($699.95 @ B&H)

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($104.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($121.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $1751.56

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-06 09:34 EDT-0400

 

Now I threw in a Gigabyte G1 980ti, which works great, and looks ok with the build (As it is black). But there is a combination that matches the build better as far as aesthetics, and keeps the same performance. The difference is you have to set up SLI to do it.

 

I like this, it's the MSI 970 which by itself can run 1080p 60fps High+ Settings in almost every game, and when put in SLI matches the 980ti in performance. The biggest difference is they completely looks amazing with the MSI Black/White board.

 

 

And here is the video comparing the 970 SLI with the 980 ti, so you can see they do perform the same, except the 970 will look much better with the build.

 

[Nena Trinity]

Get a Fury X!

[Mozz_Zm]

This is what I came up with, your budget is plenty high enough to get a lot of the best things on the market, and still have some leftover. So that's what I went with. Is it overkill? A little, but it also makes it a little bit more ready for the future, so it's alllll good. Liquid Cooled, Hyperthreading, Black/White Build, and Runs 1440p 60fps High+ Settings. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchantCPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($111.99 @ Amazon)Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.89 @ OutletPC)Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury White 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Amazon)Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ SuperBiiz)Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($699.95 @ B&H)Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ Micro Center)Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($121.99 @ SuperBiiz)Total: $1751.56Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-06 09:34 EDT-0400 Now I threw in a Gigabyte G1 980ti, which works great, and looks ok with the build (As it is black). But there is a combination that matches the build better as far as aesthetics, and keeps the same performance. The difference is you have to set up SLI to do it. I like this, it's the MSI 970 which by itself can run 1080p 60fps High+ Settings in almost every game, and when put in SLI matches the 980ti in performance. The biggest difference is they completely looks amazing with the MSI Black/White board. And here is the video comparing the 970 SLI with the 980 ti, so you can see they do perform the same, except the 970 will look much better with the build. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4RyNNlKbJw

I was originally looking at the MSI SLI motherboard, it is in my thought of getting it. I have no thought of getting the GTX 980 Ti as I thought it is a bit overkill on what I need. The rest of the build I do like, and I'll try and mix it up a bit with the other suggestions I have been given.

I see you also have the i7 4790K currently in your build, out of curiosity have you overclocked it and by how much.

Thanks.

[vSyNd1c4t3]

I was originally looking at the MSI SLI motherboard, it is in my thought of getting it. I have no thought of getting the GTX 980 Ti as I thought it is a bit overkill on what I need. The rest of the build I do like, and I'll try and mix it up a bit with the other suggestions I have been given.

I see you also have the i7 4790K currently in your build, out of curiosity have you overclocked it and by how much.

Thanks.

 

Yea, the 980 ti is overkill for 1080p 60fps. Which is why I recommended the 970. IDK where to get that MSI one I linked, as they just advertised it at CES 2015. But I know it would look great with that board and will handle 1080p 60fps High+ settings perfectly.

 

I have it overclocked mildly. Usually people go to 1.3v, I only went to 1.26v and got it up to 4.7ghz. I can get it to do 4.8, but I like my temps to stay below 70c, cause I live in a hotter State.

[Mozz_Zm]

btw i am Australian so the prices are just a bit more expensive for me.

 

i have done some work around on some builds that should fit me for what i need.

 

i want to know how this is to you guys: