2000$ build for friend

[Noyu]

Hey hey heyyyy.

 

So my friend asked me to "build" him a PC worth 2000$. I'm not "well-versed" when it comes to expensive rigs so I'm asking you guys for help.

In my case, I want to give him a plug-n-play build (no overclocking whatsoever as he does not want to learn overclocking)

 

So far I'm only sure about the GPU, which would be a Gigabyte 980Ti Extreme (Windforce 3x)

 

EDIT: PCPP UNDER CONSTRUCTION BRB got lazy....

 

Update: I give you, current state of the build.

 

CPU	Intel	i7-6700	Locked since he no OC
CPU Cooler	Scythe	Big Shuriken 2 Rev. B	Best Low-Profile that would fit
MoBo	Gigabyte	H170N-WiFi	Only other choice was an ASUS, this is better in terms of features
Memory	G.Skill	2x16GB RipjawsV 2400Mhz (Red)	Only other choice were TridentZs, which were 50% more expensive
SSD	Samsung	850 EVO M.2 250GB	Didn't think much here.
HDD	WD	2.5" Scorpio Blue 1TB	Only 2.5" would fit, so not much choice or options available
GPU	Gigabyte	GTX 980Ti G1 Gaming	The Xtreme edition won't fit
Case	Silverstone	Milo ML08	Because "portable"
PSU	Silverstone	SX600-G SFX PSU	No choice

Thoughts? This is about 1800$ now. I think most of the parts are "worth it" except the Case and PSU.

[Tedster]

2 minutes ago, Noyu said:

Hey hey heyyyy.

 

So my friend asked me to "build" him a PC worth 2000$. I'm not "well-versed" when it comes to expensive rigs so I'm asking you guys for help.

In my case, I want to give him a plug-n-play build (no overclocking whatsoever as he does not want to learn overclocking)

 

So far I'm only sure about the GPU, which would be a Gigabyte 980Ti Extreme (Windforce 3x)

 

 

 

 

Why no overclocking? You could dial in a conservative overclock for him that you could verify to be completely stable.

[Noyu]

Just now, Tedster said:

Why no overclocking? You could dial in a conservative overclock for him that you could verify to be completely stable.

but I'm lazy. ahahahaha.
 

ok point taken. Z-board + i7-6700k it is.

 

I'm probably going with a Z170 Sabertooth.

 

Slightly offtopic: how to link pcpartpicker to a post?

[Tedster]

2 minutes ago, Noyu said:

but I'm lazy. ahahahaha.
 

ok point taken. Z-board + i7-6700k it is.

 

I'm probably going with a Z170 Sabertooth.

 

Slightly offtopic: how to link pcpartpicker to a post?

Not offtopic! And you mean the other way round?

 

Use the BBCode export button:

Then just paste it in.

[Noyu]

Just now, Tedster said:

Not offtopic! And you mean the other way round?

 

Use the BBCode export button:

actually nevermind, using pcpartpicker won't be accurate anyways as we have weird pricing here in my country.

I'll use google docs instead.

[Tedster]

1 minute ago, Noyu said:

actually nevermind, using pcpartpicker won't be accurate anyways as we have weird pricing here in my country.

I'll use google docs instead.

Or you could put the parts in on PCPP but set custom prices, right?

[Moonzy]

3 minutes ago, Noyu said:

actually nevermind, using pcpartpicker won't be accurate anyways as we have weird pricing here in my country.

I'll use google docs instead.

no one would help with google docs

just use pcpp for price approximation

[Noyu]

3 minutes ago, Tedster said:

Or you could put the parts in on PCPP but set custom prices, right?

 

1 minute ago, Moonzy said:

no one would help with google docs

just use pcpp for price approximation

Well, if you insist. BRB I'll set it up.

[Tedster]

Just now, Noyu said:

 

Well, if you insist. BRB I'll set it up.

It's just more convenient generally (:

[g4m3cr34tor]

Since your friend isn't overclocking, there really is no point in going with a K-series CPU, but i'll add it in just in case you'd like to tinker a little down the track. Also you can build a good PC for less than 2000 easily. The parts I chose are based on the fact that they are known to be good and reliable, as well as fit the look.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($349.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.33 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($127.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.45 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($117.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card  ($662.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1620.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-29 03:29 EDT-0400

[Noyu]

Updated OP!

[Castdeath97]

22 minutes ago, Noyu said:

Updated OP!

You could use the Cryorig C7 can't you? Or better the noctua l9i.

[Guest]

I am not convinced that the Gigabyte G1 will fit either. The gpu height (Width) limit on that case is stated as 4.78" which is 121.41mm. The Gigabyte card is 120mm but you still need room to plug the pcie cables in.

 

Does the case have to be that particular case ?

[Noyu]

3 hours ago, Castdeath97 said:

You could use the Cryorig C7 can't you? Or better the noctua l9i.

Cryorig is not available in this country. I've read some benchmarks that the Big Shuriken is simply better than the L9i 'coz it's "bigger"

3 hours ago, lee32uk said:

I am not convinced that the Gigabyte G1 will fit either. The gpu height (Width) limit on that case is stated as 4.78" which is 121.41mm. The Gigabyte card is 120mm but you still need room to plug the pcie cables in.

 

Does the case have to be that particular case ?Insert other media

I think if they advise a width limit of 4.78", that's already considering the PCI-E cables.

See this: PROOF!