Best PC Build: Under $1,750

[filippi]

4-Times-AMD Build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($41.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD5 R5 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($314.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($314.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($314.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 1300W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($244.77 @ Amazon)
Total: $1751.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-05 12:23 EST-0500


Base Total: $1744.19

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[g-unit1111]

"It's Evolution Baby!":

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($419.83 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($41.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: EVGA Z170 Stinger Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($114.32 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.79 @ Amazon)
Total: $1743.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-11 19:55 EST-0500

This might be the first build I've been able to do here that has an i7-6700K, 16GB RAM, a 980TI, and an EVGA G2 PSU - all the components I recommend normally, all wrapped in a nice Phanteks Enthoo Evolv. And yes, the name is a Pearl Jam reference. :lol:

 

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