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Sub $2000 System Name: The Governor

Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170 Krait Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($166.48 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Graphics Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($626.99 @ Amazon)
Graphics Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($626.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($50.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($23.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($122.12 @ Amazon)
Cooling: Included with Processor
Total: $1991.45 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
 
The ghost and the darkness


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($122.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($165.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390X 8GB SOC Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390X 8GB SOC Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($149.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1250W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1956.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-31 14:25 EDT-0400




(Don't be knocking the lack of an SSD. We know they don't benefit gaming machines much if at all. Storage space is a much larger consideration.)
 
Well Rounded 4k (links are pcpp, disqualify)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($360.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY CS1111 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.93 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($96.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.53 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1984.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-31 21:01 EDT-0400.

Thoughts:
I wanted a solid build for 4k resolution gaming featuring all high quality components. Reference style SLI GTX 980's are a no brainer for this application. Love the case, and the high quality power supply.

Edit: Derp links are supposed to be to amazon directly. I'm not going to have time to fix that, and I picked the wrong hdd anyway, so this one is out.
 
Sub $2000 System Name: Brutalizer4K
The best setup for 4K performance for under 2000$

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($626.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($626.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: CoolMax 900W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.56 @ Amazon)
Total: $1994,48
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-01 05:47 EST-0500

Notes:
If you want the best possible 4K gaming computer for under 2000$ (with these rules) - this is it!
All important performance components are todays newest tech
 
Gaming Powerhouse

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($444.88 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($228.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($169.65 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($174.52 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($83.47 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($81.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1913.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-01 09:00 EST-0500

CPU: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Boxed-I7-6700K-Processor-BX80662I76700K/dp/B012M8LXQW/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1446755974&sr=1-1&keywords=i7+6700k
CPU Cooler: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FZHWFEW/?tag=pcpapi-20
Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-LGA1151-Intel-Motherboards-GA-Z170X-Gaming/dp/B012IBPJ6I/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1446756069&sr=1-1&keywords=gigabyte+gaming+7
Memory: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015FY8G6U/?tag=pcpapi-20
Storage: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OBRE5UE/?tag=pcpapi-20
Video Card: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YDAYOK0/?tag=pcpapi-20
Case: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GXZ8MM/?tag=pcpapi-20
Power Supply: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BIEOCI/?tag=pcpapi-20


 
El 4k 2000
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012M8M7TY/?tag=pcpapi-20]Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/?tag=pcpapi-20]Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler[/url] ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012AQGL4A/?tag=pcpapi-20]Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard[/url] ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MTSWEQE/?tag=pcpapi-20]Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory[/url] ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005T3GRNW/?tag=pcpapi-20]Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YDAYLTY/?tag=pcpapi-20]EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card[/url] (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YDAYLTY/?tag=pcpapi-20]EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked ACX 2.0+ Video Card[/url] (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NGMIBUU/?tag=pcpapi-20]NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KYK1CC6/?tag=pcpapi-20]EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply[/url] ($91.20 @ Amazon)
Total: $1978.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-01 14:51 EST-0500
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($444.88 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($75.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($185.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Omega Edition Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.63 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.96 @ Amazon)
Total: $1957.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-01 16:00 EST-0500
 
Dark Templar

CPU: Intel Core i3-6300 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($156.97 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($78.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.84 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 Fury X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 Fury X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1979.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-14 21:48 EST-0500


High Templar

CPU: Intel Core i3-6300 3.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($156.97 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($78.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.84 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Omega Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB AMP! Omega Edition Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1994.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-14 22:00 EST-0500
 



Hmmm would that board go into that case??
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($360.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($210.94 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.36 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($489.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($489.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1995.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-02 23:51 EST-0500

Amazon Links
cpu:http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-5820K-Haswell-E-Processor-BX80648I75820K/dp/B00MMLXIKY/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=AQJGMN2V76O30
hsf:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/?tag=pcpapi-20
m/b:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/?tag=pcpapi-20
ram:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNLIWBW/?tag=pcpapi-20
ssd:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JN1TY9U/?tag=pcpapi-20
hdd:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005T3GRN2/?tag=pcpapi-20
gpu:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NT9UT3M/?tag=pcpapi-20
gpu:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NT9UT3M/?tag=pcpapi-20
case:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006I2H0YS/?tag=pcpapi-20
psu:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKDETOW/?tag=pcpapi-20

Intel X99 platform with a 5280K, 6 core processor, unlock for overclocking, 16GB of DDR4 in quad channel mode, SSD+HDD, and GTX 980 in SLI for ultra high resolution gaming experience.

 
Build Name: Trie Fighter

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170I PRO GAMING Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($165.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($589.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Deepcool TriStellar SW Mini ITX Desktop Case ($686.81)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1891.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-03 01:56 EST-0500

Links:

Processor: http://
Motherboard:http://
Memory:http://
Graphics Card:http://
Storage:http://
Case:http://
Power Supply:http://
Cooling:http://

Some info on the build:

Since this is a Gaming Build I wanted to focus on looks as well performance and with some great space themed games coming out this year I wanted to incorporate that into this build. Came up with the name Trie (Triple rear ion engine) Fighter since the case look like it belongs on the set of one of the star wars movies imo. Since the case isn't standard I tried my best to make sure all parts were compatible I did want to put a 120mm deepcool cooler in the case as well as a dedicated SSD but using amazon that would of put the build over budget. Anyway hope you guys like the build!
 
The Fury of Crossfire
CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($230.12 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Silicon Power S60 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 Fury X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($630.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 Fury X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($630.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.40 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Raidmax Vampire 800W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1977.46
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GTX 104.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($128.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($228.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($229.89 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($514.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 760T Black V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($51.65 @ Amazon)
Total: $1982.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-02 18:25 EST-0500

Amazon links:

CPU: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012M8M7TY/?tag=pcpapi-20
Cooler: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B010NS1LVA/?tag=pcpapi-20
Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012NH1SK8/?tag=pcpapi-20
Memory: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MPIE6ZA/?tag=pcpapi-20
SSD: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LF10KTO/?tag=pcpapi-20
HDD: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OKQUJ6/?tag=pcpapi-20
GPU: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O4S9NY8/?tag=pcpapi-20
Case: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P7TPYDM/?tag=pcpapi-20
PSU: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A0HZNDW/?tag=pcpapi-20
BR: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007YWMCA8/?tag=pcpapi-20

I kind of enjoy the Red and Black theme. This would be a great 1080P/1440P gaming machine (with room for future SLI) while looking classy, just like San Diego.
 
this is gr8 editing pc it is gr8 for youtubers
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($130.09 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $628.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-03 10:30 EST-0500
 


Uh, your price is wrong.
 
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Shattered Skull
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.17 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 1200W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($171.81 @ Amazon)
Total: $1995.49
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-12 12:42 EST-0500
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0136JONRM/?tag=pcpapi-20
CPU
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/?tag=pcpapi-20
Cooler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014W200G0/?tag=pcpapi-20
Motherboard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0157UPYNK/?tag=pcpapi-20
Memory
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S9Q9UKS/?tag=pcpapi-20
SSD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005T3GRNW/?tag=pcpapi-20
HDD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011D7AAEE/?tag=pcpapi-20
GPU 1
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011D7AAEE/?tag=pcpapi-20
GPU 2
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011D7AAEE/?tag=pcpapi-20
GPU 3
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K6S1B3Q/?tag=pcpapi-20
Case
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z7OJI16/?tag=pcpapi-20
PSU
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Build #2

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"BEHEMOTH"

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($158.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($159.43 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($199.12 @ Amazon)
Total: $1998.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-14 11:02 EST-0500
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012M8M7TY/?tag=pcpapi-20
CPU
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0YLJJG/?tag=pcpapi-20
Water Cooler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012NH05UW/?tag=pcpapi-20
Motherboard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S51XHUQ/?tag=pcpapi-20
Memory
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OBRE5UE/?tag=pcpapi-20
500gb EVO SSD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005T3GRN2/?tag=pcpapi-20
HDD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013LINLQC/?tag=pcpapi-20
GPU 1
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013LINLQC/?tag=pcpapi-20
GPU 2
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K6S1B3Q/?tag=pcpapi-20
Case
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EKJQM5E/?tag=pcpapi-20
PSU
 
Total 4K Insanity

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($360.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-SLI ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1250W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1994.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-04 22:00 EST-0500
 
From: Titillating (Community Manager)

To: Everyone participating in the Gaming build event in any category


RE: price fluctuations

Word from on high is that as long as the initial build is within the price limits, they're fine. No need to make people update it constantly. Don't worry about what the actual final costs come out to be, so long as it is acceptable at the time of posting. Bound to cause some confusion, but less of a hassle.
Click to expand...

Keep in mind though:

•Use list prices only: coupons, rebates, bundles or any other limited-time offers will not be accepted.
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Also, this does not address magically disappearing inventory that is no longer available through Amazon. Still waiting for clarification on that one.
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0+ Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Neos ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($121.11 @ Amazon)
Total: $1998.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-05 01:13 EST-0500

2$ under..
 

I do like the case but for $686 you could buy a lower end 3D printer, some Lexan and build a Imperial Cruiser, Borg Cube or whatever case you can dream up.
 
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