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I am building a PC https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tgBhr7 I need it to be less than $2,000. I just need it to be able to run games without to much lag. I don't need battlefield 1 at 1K FPS. I just need something that works. I am new to PC building so i'm not sure what is overkill and what is underkill.

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I am building a PC https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tgBhr7 I need it to be less than $2,000. I just need it to be able to run games without to much lag. I don't need battlefield 1 at 1K FPS. I just need something that works. I am new to PC building so i'm not sure what is overkill and what is underkill.

For something that just runs? Then this is overkill.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($302.14 @ Jet) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z270 SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($129.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory  ($125.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: SK hynix - SL308 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card  ($514.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400S TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G3 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($204.96 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($204.96 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair - K70 RGB RAPIDFIRE Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($169.89 @ OutletPC) 
Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $2066.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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This takes it to $2066. Do you really need two 1080p 144 hz monitors? You probably will only be gaming on one so isn't two overkill?

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1- Overpriced RAM, you can get a kit with the same speed for less

2- No need for thermal paste, it comes with most coolers.

3- Get a better CPU cooler like the D15

4- Overpriced case

5- You really don't need 750W for a single GPU, get a 550-650W G2/G3/RMx

6- What are you going to use the two monitors for? Why not get a single ultrawide monitor?

 

 

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11 minutes ago, Awsomestar123456 said:

What would you recommend for getting the price down to USD $2,000? 

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Wyxb6X
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Wyxb6X/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor  ($218.55 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($146.98 @ Directron) 
Storage: Hitachi - Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.88 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($334.24 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair - 270R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Rosewill - 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($62.99 @ Jet) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($86.88 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer - R240HY bidx 23.8" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Acer - R240HY bidx 23.8" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair - K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ Corsair) 
Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1606.44
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($292.99 @ Jet) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-Z270-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($103.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($149.49 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB FTW DT GAMING Video Card  ($504.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT - S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($28.00) 
Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($204.96 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: AOC - G2460PF 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($204.96 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech - G610 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech - G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($52.98 @ Directron) 
Total: $1999.08
 

Exactly the same performance, just slightly less overpriced parts.

Mind you, you won't be overclocking much on that 212 Evo, but that might be a nice upgrade down the line.

 

edit: Damn, didn't mean to pick the 6700, just change that for a 6700K

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($302.14 @ Jet) 
CPU Cooler: Thermalright - Le Grand Macho RT 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI - Z170A SLI PLUS ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($96.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Team - T-Force / Night Hawk 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($104.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial - MX300 525GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($146.98 @ Directron) 
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks - ECLIPSE P400 TEMPERED GLASS ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit  ($86.88 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer - GN246HL 24.0" 1920x1080 144Hz Monitor  ($182.99 @ B&H) 
Monitor: Acer - V246HQL Cbd 23.6" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor  ($80.66 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master - CM Storm QuickFire XT Wired Slim Keyboard  ($71.19 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech - G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $1972.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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