High End Gaming Computer

[Esg876]

Hi, I need to replace my aging q6600. I know I can build a good cost/performance machine for less then $1500 but since this will most likely be my last gaming computer I wanted to go all out for the first and last time. I do NOT want to get a water cooled system, since this will most likely be given to a family member years down the road and, as such want very high build quality/great warranty parts if possible.  All parts will be purchased from NCIX in Canada. 

 

I also want to get parts from mainly intel, amd(gpu only), corsair and asus, as thanks for them sponsoring Dota 2 tournaments (and they build good parts anyway). I'm planning on getting a 290x, and have heard the Asus variant is the best for cooling. I do not think I'll be cross-firing in the future. I also want to include an APU unit (~15-30 mins), extra fans (led if the performance doesn't suffer), a fan controller, sound card(not sure if needed with the new amd feature), a speaker system, 32+gig usb stick, thermal paste and windows 7 professional. I also want to add a second IPS monitor, however I'll probably buy the same PA246Q Asus monitor (unless there is a newer variant available) I have since it has performed very well since I purchased it, for a total of 2 monitors running. 

 

I mainly play Dota 2, Rome Total war 2 (but want to play on highest settings), Xcom:EU, and mainly want this to be able to run star citizen when it comes out. I'm not really too worried about the cost, I have been working crazy overtime so I can splurge on this and I am willing to go over $3,000 total if necessary. Thanks in advance!

[Sarcasm]

The hell happened? I think your Ctrl+V is broken...

[KingLuvely]

Are you asking for a well pre-built computer? Or what parts to get?

[Esg876]

What parts, it will be a custom build, and ya I hit cntrl v but nothing showed up, after I posted I saw the 50 pastes appear

[CoolBeans]

I wasn't sure if those extras were in the 1500$

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($164.99 @ NCIX)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ NCIX)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($93.19 @ NCIX)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ NCIX)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ NCIX)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($330.48 @ NCIX)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX)

Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ NCIX)

Total: $1158.59

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-23 22:53 EDT-0400)

[Esg876]

The $1500 at the start was not the actual budget, I am willing to spend ~$3000 to get everything, thanks tho!

[CoolBeans]

The $1500 at the start was not the actual budget, I am willing to spend ~$3000 to get everything, thanks tho!

Well this will be good, no need to spend anymore for 1080p

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ NCIX)

CPU Cooler: Be Quiet DARK ROCK PRO 2 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ NCIX)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($97.15 @ NCIX)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($198.99 @ NCIX)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ NCIX)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX)

Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ NCIX)

Other: R9-290x ($730.00)

Total: $1721.07

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-23 23:10 EDT-0400)

[TheSLSAMG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.99 @ NCIX) 

CPU Cooler:  Be Quiet DARK ROCK PRO 2 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($194.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($96.71 @ NCIX) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($198.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.98 @ NCIX) 

Case:  Corsair 550D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($139.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 

Other: AMD Radeon R9-290X ($599.00)

Total: $1839.63

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-23 23:25 EDT-0400)

[piplupgao]

If you have $3000 you can watercool it

[ShadowRaven]

Hi, I need to replace my aging q6600. I know I can build a good cost/performance machine for less then $1500 but since this will most likely be my last gaming computer I wanted to go all out for the first and last time. I do NOT want to get a water cooled system, since this will most likely be given to a family member years down the road and, as such want very high build quality/great warranty parts if possible.  All parts will be purchased from NCIX in Canada. 

 

I also want to get parts from mainly intel, amd(gpu only), corsair and asus, as thanks for them sponsoring Dota 2 tournaments (and they build good parts anyway). I'm planning on getting a 290x, and have heard the Asus variant is the best for cooling. I do not think I'll be cross-firing in the future. I also want to include an APU unit (~15-30 mins), extra fans (led if the performance doesn't suffer), a fan controller, sound card(not sure if needed with the new amd feature), a speaker system, 32+gig usb stick, thermal paste and windows 7 professional. I also want to add a second IPS monitor, however I'll probably buy the same PA246Q Asus monitor (unless there is a newer variant available) I have since it has performed very well since I purchased it, for a total of 2 monitors running. 

 

I mainly play Dota 2, Rome Total war 2 (but want to play on highest settings), Xcom:EU, and mainly want this to be able to run star citizen when it comes out. I'm not really too worried about the cost, I have been working crazy overtime so I can splurge on this and I am willing to go over $3,000 total if necessary. Thanks in advance!

A suggestion  from the shadows  

 

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/1Sx3J

[ViruZ_HUN]

Here is your High end build:

 

 

Choose Video card also r9 290x when it comes out

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1SxUV

[WoodenMarker]

What parts, it will be a custom build, and ya I hit cntrl v but nothing showed up, after I posted I saw the 50 pastes appear

Your post is a bit confusing--please post less about restrictions and instead:

 

1. What parts/peripherals you already have

2. Whether or not you need a copy of Windows

3. What parts you need

 

I don't get what a 32GB usb stick has to do with gaming?

Why Windows 7 PRo?

 

Btw, you need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them.

Reading this should also help: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-reccomendations-please-read-before-posting/