Best PC Build: VR Ready Build Under $2,500

[Luay]

I Found The G-Sync

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($356.12 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15S 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($78.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII RANGER ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($314.78 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($579.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($579.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($218.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $2471.29

(Edit: Cleaned it up for you. Love, damric)

(Thanks Damric)

 

[GSteve3351]

Ti Fighter

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($359.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($88.64 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($156.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($181.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Red 3TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($106.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Classified ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($563.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Classified ACX 2.0 Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($563.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 Blackout Edition w/ Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 1050W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($174.99 @ B&H)
Total: $2408.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-12 20:11 EDT-0400

(Edit: Cleaned it up for you. Love, damric)

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Please use BBCode when posting builds.

 

[Russell_3]

Nightshade's Neutrino - VR Ready Build Under $2,500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($355.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 7 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($322.57 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($599.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide 400C ATX Mid Tower Case ($97.59 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2496.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-12 21:09 EDT-0400

 

[unclemao]

OH BABY A TRIPLE !!!!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($356.12 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Silverstone TD02-LITE 92.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($124.95 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 Fury 4GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($469.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 Fury 4GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($469.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 Fury 4GB Video Card (3-Way CrossFire) ($469.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill RISE ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill 1200W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($160.98 @ Amazon)
Total: $2496.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-13 09:13 EDT-0400

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

1 entry ^

 

[damric]

Please use BBCode when posting builds.

For entrants confused, USE THE BB CODE:

 

[allaboutthechips]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Scythe Mugen 4 79.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($56.05 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($151.74 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($180.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($122.66 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX Titan X 12GB Superclocked Video Card ($1139.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case ($93.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.36 @ Amazon)
Total: $2215.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-20 10:58 EDT-0400

 

[g-unit1111]

I call this one the "Triple Double":

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($394.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($222.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($180.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($304.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($304.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($304.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 P2 1000W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($184.80 @ Amazon)
Total: $2456.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-20 16:45 EDT-0400

Rather than using 2 980TIs, I'm going with triple 970s. Also rather than my traditional 1 / 2TB mass storage drive, I'm replacing that with a pair of Samsung 500GB Evos in RAID 1 for a mechanical HD free experience, and a 950 Pro to virtually eliminate VR loading times.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

That build doesn't qualify it used rebates to get under $$$$$ limit ^

You can't use rebates.
Base Total: $2528.69
Combo Discounts: -$8.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$80.00
Shipping: $15.97
Total: $2456.66

* Use list prices only: coupons, rebates, bundles or any other limited-time offers will not be accepted.

 

[Luay]

SR-71 Blackbird

The CPU and video card prices went down while the case and motherboard price went up. Is there a specific time for evaluating our builds? We might want to do some final minute tweaking before that.

 

[RCFProd]

SR-71 Blackbird

The CPU and video card prices went down while the case and motherboard price went up. Is there a specific time for evaluating our builds? We might want to do some final minute tweaking before that.

You're free to change the build at anytime, however when you select the build and you use the BB code it will show the price it initially was when you created it. That's just another plus point of the BB code. The initial price is what counts, unless the difference in price becomes somehow significantly higher after.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

They are currently putting together submissions for voting.

No changes will be accepted at this point.