$2,000 Budget Gaming PC

[That_PC_Kid]

I would like to see some ideas for a new $2,000 budget PC. Use PCPartPicker as a reference.

 

Must run most games at 60FPS at 1080p

(Can use custom parts - Requires URL)

 

Must Include:

• All Essentials
• Storage (Boot Drive + Storage)
• OS (Windows 10)
• Optical Drive
• Monitor (No Curved or Widescreen)
• Peripherals (Headset, Mouse, & Keyboard)
• WiFi Card (If Necessary)

[alizaidi2000]

Found this in a facebook group, the price is in aud. I know this doesn't include everything but you have lots of money to spare for the gpu and other accessories. You could also build the photon 2.0 by austin evans

[phongle123]

310$ i7-7700k

560$ GTX 1080

560$ GTX 1080

50$ ThermalTake Thoughpower Gold 80+ Modular Power Supply

70$ 16GB (2x8) GeIL EVO X DDR4 3000 RGB

uhhhhh, eBay everything else and try to finish for 450$ LOL

And if you can you got a HECK of a PC right there.

 

or you can get this Computer for 1457$ after 30$ rebate and coupon code CUPID

https://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Gamer-Paladin-Z350/W/371925

 

Use the money saved and buy another GTX 1080???

 

 

I think this is the best option since with the 1457 you get a 1080 and you can spend the extra for another 1080 and you'll have an amazing Computer.

[manikyath]

mind being more specific on the type of games you play, any peripheral preferences, and any aesthetic preferences about the build?

[That_PC_Kid]

2 minutes ago, manikyath said:

mind being more specific on the type of games you play, any peripheral preferences, and any aesthetic preferences about the build?

I just want ideas. Make the list as if you were going to play on it. Also for aesthetics I just want it to match. You can go for whatever color scheme or brand you want.

[Streetguru]

23 minutes ago, That_PC_Kid said:

 

an RX 480 8gb will run games at 1080p no problem

 

Wait for Ryzen to build though, when are you going to build it?

a very capable  i7 7700K with an RX 480 8gb is going to run like $1200 max, went overkill on the motherboard and SSDs here, also wait for Ryzen

 

Monitors choices at $400 are 4k 60hz IPS or 1440p 144hz IPS, both free-sync, G-sync is more expensive naturally

 

on the 4k display you'd be running AAA games at 1080p upscaled until Vega launches if you want to make use of free-sync that is
 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P6qTNN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P6qTNN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($343.33 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 240 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K6 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($167.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card  ($244.99 @ Jet)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case  ($90.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: LG 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor  ($408.35 @ Amazon)
Total: $1880.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-12 01:48 EST-0500

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAB714894154

 

[Streetguru]

1 minute ago, That_PC_Kid said:

I just want ideas. Make the list as if you were going to play on it. Also for aesthetics I just want it to match. You can go for whatever color scheme or brand you want.

I'd be getting a $500 system with a G4560, RX 480 and this display set up with the rest of the money
 

 

[manikyath]

1 minute ago, That_PC_Kid said:

I just want ideas. Make the list as if you were going to play on it. Also for aesthetics I just want it to match. You can go for whatever color scheme or brand you want.

the thing is, what works for me most likely isnt close to ideal for you. peripherals are about as much personal preference as the type of shoes you wear.

 

you come to a forum for people to help *you*, if you want to brainstorm for ideas, there's plenty of sources on the internet to drool at

[manikyath]

2 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

I'd be getting a $500 system with a G4560, RX 480 and this display set up with the rest of the money
 

 

thats kinda what i'm getting OP to understand

(also, +1 on the ridiculous wendell setup)

[manikyath]

4 minutes ago, Streetguru said:

 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P6qTNN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P6qTNN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K 4.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($343.33 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid Pro 240 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z270 Gaming K6 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($167.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($159.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card  ($244.99 @ Jet)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case  ($90.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: LG 27UD58-B 27.0" 3840x2160 60Hz Monitor  ($408.35 @ Amazon)
Total: $1880.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-12 01:48 EST-0500

i'd probably slice that a bit differently, cutting some of that SSD goodness off in trade for mechanical mass storage and a more beefy GPU certainly wont hurt. (in case of too much gpu horsepower, add more AA)

[That_PC_Kid]

3 minutes ago, manikyath said:

the thing is, what works for me most likely isnt close to ideal for you. peripherals are about as much personal preference as the type of shoes you wear.

 

you come to a forum for people to help *you*, if you want to brainstorm for ideas, there's plenty of sources on the internet to drool at

I put this post in the "General Discussion" category because I really wasn't asking a question or looking for help. All I wanted was ideas.

[Antony Leung]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.75 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.88 @ OutletPC) 
Thermal Compound: Gelid Solutions GC-Extreme 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($106.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card  ($385.70 @ Jet) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case  ($71.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full - USB 32/64-bit  ($181.50 @ B&H) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($275.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Plus Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($80.00) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 598 SE  Headphones  ($158.60 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1994.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-12 01:57 EST-0500

 

Here is: all you requested. the keyboard, you can buy it for around 80$ in amazon.

 

It'll exceed your needs.

[alizaidi2000]

4 minutes ago, Antony Leung said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.75 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.88 @ OutletPC) 
Thermal Compound: Gelid Solutions GC-Extreme 3.5g Thermal Paste  ($11.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z270 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($106.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Best Buy) 
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card  ($385.70 @ Jet) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case  ($71.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($46.88 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro Full - USB 32/64-bit  ($181.50 @ B&H) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($275.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Plus Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($80.00) 
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 598 SE  Headphones  ($158.60 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1994.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-12 01:57 EST-0500

 

Here is: all you requested. the keyboard, you can buy it for around 80$ in amazon

I'm stealing this build

[RadiatingLight]

How about this one:

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jD7mWX

[dragoon20005]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($238.75 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($152.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: ADATA XPG Z1 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon RX 480 8GB GTR Video Card  ($244.99 @ Jet)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($88.89 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($16.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit  ($94.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus MG279Q 27.0" 2560x1440 144Hz Monitor  ($537.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cooler Master MasterKeys Pro L Wired Standard Keyboard  ($104.34 @ B&H)
Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud II 7.1 Channel  Headset  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1985.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-02-12 02:03 EST-0500

 

 

 

[Antony Leung]

1 minute ago, alizaidi2000 said:

I'm stealing this build

I don't blame you.

[Antony Leung]

1 minute ago, RadiatingLight said:

How about this one:

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/jD7mWX

It doesn't have the peripherals that he request it. 

[dragoon20005]

Pretty much a full 2K budget system is the i5 with the RX 480 8GB GPU

 

16GB RAM is a must now with some game eating above 5GB of RAM and your OS and other background software eats 3 to 4GB

 

250GB SSD for Boot OS and other common programs are a must now

 

if you want to go cheaper, buy Windows 10 Pro from kinguin.net for 30 bucks

[RadiatingLight]

13 minutes ago, Antony Leung said:

It doesn't have the peripherals that he request it. 

oh oops.

[Streetguru]

18 minutes ago, alizaidi2000 said:

I'm stealing this build

 

22 minutes ago, Antony Leung said:

 

Better off with an i7 for 144hz gaming, also faster RAM

and the 2TB drive there is a server pulled drive, not really worth buying

 

 

[Streetguru]

29 minutes ago, That_PC_Kid said:

I put this post in the "General Discussion" category because I really wasn't asking a question or looking for help. All I wanted was ideas.

Thing is any build right now will most likely become completely irrelevant once Ryzen drops

[Droidbot]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

Thing is any build right now will most likely become completely irrelevant once Ryzen drops

quads are now low end after ryzen lmao

[Streetguru]

1 minute ago, Droidbot said:

quads are now low end after ryzen lmao

That's probably what would have happened over the past 6 years or whatever if AMD were actually competitive in the CPU market

[Droidbot]

1 minute ago, Streetguru said:

That's probably what would have happened over the past 6 years or whatever if AMD were actually competitive in the CPU market

well the (rumored) release list shows their competitor to the i5 has 6c/12t

reminds me of the FX days when 6300 was slower than the i5 2500k

[ATFink]

I know you specified you want 1080p resolution in the original post, but unless you are looking for ridiculously high refresh rates (like 200+ fps) I highly recommend going for higher resolution than 1080p since that budget can account for sli 1080s. Seriously, you can expect 144 Hz 1440p no problem in most games. I'm having trouble thinking of any game where you'll dip below 100 fps. If you don't you will be missing out on a  ton of graphical fidelity the card(s) can provide (the point in getting powerful cards like a gtx 1080 is for high resolution and high framerates in games).

 

Don't undermine the importance of a beautiful panel. People often refer to either the CPU or GPU being the bottlenecks in systems, but I say the true bottle neck is what you perceive from the panel. You don't perceive the calculations running in the background unless you are doing work that involves rending or heavy math (like modeling and running simulations). You can get super high 4k refresh rate with $2000, and you're simply throwing money away otherwise unless you are competitively gaming at ridiculous refresh rates, however you never specified this so I will assume this is not the case. Go for more than 1080p.

 

Also "$2,000" and "budget PC" don't really make sense together in America (I know you mean the budget is $2000, not literally a budget PC. Just being a smartass :P).