Best PC Build: Under $1,500

[mastrom101]

2 Cards 2 Game

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Performer C + LNC 81.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.68 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($314.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($314.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1492.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-12 22:43 EST-0500

 

[Titillating]

Hi everyone!

Just a reminder that the submission period is almost over! We will be closing these threads around 12:00 noon (EST) on Sunday. Be sure to adjust it for your timezone!

Once the threads are closed, our awesome team of moderators will be choosing the finalists, who will then be featured in a poll to see who you think should win! And don't worry, our moderators will not be judging in any categories where they are participating

If you've got any last minute changes to make, be sure to do it soon!

Good luck, everyone!

 

[g-unit1111]

I call this one "The 901 In The 909":

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($145.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.38 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($489.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Inwin 901 Mini ITX Tower Case ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1476.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-13 18:18 EST-0500

I wanted to get a build with In Win's unique 901 chassis in before the contest is over. In case you don't know what the "909" is it's the area code that's close to where I live in California. :lol: