$2K Desktop Build

[HunterTTP]

Trying to put together a build for around $2,000 USD that will play most AAA titles at high/ultra settings - 60 FPS - (1920x1080).

 

Please look over my current list and suggest any changes. I'm especially concerned about any compatibility issues.

 

Components

• Case: Deepcool Genome
• Mobo: ASUS B150 Pro
• CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 8M Skylake Quad-Core 4.0 GHz
• GPU: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti Hybrid
• RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4
• SSD: SAMSUNG 950 PRO M.2 512GB (boot / common programs & games)
• HDD: Western Digital Black 1TB 7200RPM (mass storage)
• PSU: Corsair RM850i 850W
• OS: Windows 10 Pro

Current basket price with tax: $2,166

 

[RoroTheDeer]

Urm... You can't use that motherboard with that CPU.

[GetShrektMrKrabs]

with a 980 ti you will get easily 120FPS Ultra for most AAA games. Sort of over kill for 1080p

[HunterTTP]

3 minutes ago, Insp1r3 said:

Urm... You can't use that motherboard with that CPU.

Whoops. Thanks. Edited the OP.

[RoroTheDeer]

Here's a better build. You can always change the case.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gBbymG

[aajjeee]

this is why you use pcpartpicker, you will see immediately the motherboard and the cpu dont match

[RoroTheDeer]

Here's another one for a Skylake rather than Haswell build:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Dhy8RB

[Starelementpoke]

13 minutes ago, Insp1r3 said:

Urm... You can't use that motherboard with that CPU.

You can. You just won´t be able to oc.

[RoroTheDeer]

6 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

You can. You just won´t be able to oc.

OP was Haswell CPU.

[Starelementpoke]

Just now, Insp1r3 said:

OP was Haswell CPU.

Ah, I see I lack context.

[TriFlix Films]

 

Here is my $2,000 build

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2T6wMp
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2T6wMp/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  (Purchased For $300.00)
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI KRAIT EDITION ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  (Purchased For $230.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  (Purchased For $89.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  (Purchased For $89.00)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($181.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (Purchased For $269.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  (Purchased For $279.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case  (Purchased For $79.00)
Power Supply: Corsair 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  (Purchased For $119.00)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  (Purchased For $0.00)
Software: Microsoft Office Home and Student 2016  (Purchased For $0.00)
Other: Switch H320 X2 Prestige  (Purchased For $215.00)
Other: Cable Sleeves (optional) ($120.00)
Other: Logitech C920 Webcam (Purchased For $16.00)
Total: $1986.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-23 20:02 EDT-0400

[Guest]

A Samsung 850 EVO is perfectly fine for a gaming pc, you don't need to spend extra on a 950 pro or Intel 750.

 

Swap the WD Black for a Blue.

 

 

 

[Starelementpoke]

Just now, lee32uk said:

A Samsung 850 EVO is perfectly fine for a gaming pc, you don't need to spend extra on a 950 pro or Intel 750.

 

Swap the WD Black for a Blue.

 

 

 

Or possibly a Barracuda if it´s cheaper.

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($233.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($56.60 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($112.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX200 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($138.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($569.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Luxe ATX Full Tower Case  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)  ($85.49 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1504.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-23 20:16 EDT-0400

[Guest]

8 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Or possibly a Barracuda if it´s cheaper.

Only a couple of Dollars between them.