Build sites Vs. home built

[DeathsJester]

Hello everyone,

Before reading plz note I am asking to either tell me a good site that does build or before you throw a bunch of parts at me, plz note this would be my 1st build so if you can suggest some videos or sites that will help.

price range= $2-$3k "for 3k I would like to get 2 screens included with it"

I am looking for a new PC, I am currently a full time student for animation and 3D models for video games. I am looking to start my own Youtube channel and Streaming on Twitch, so I need a rig that multi-task, plenty of storage, fast, and can run most games on at least high settings.

But I do not know what to do I have found some sites like ironside or cyberpower who will build me a PC with everything I need but I hear bad things about CyberPower. I know people will tell me to build my own but thing is this will be my 1st build and do not want everything to go wrong and I am sitting at home with parts.

I want tons of memory, dvd/burner optical drive, need a gaming card that will allow me to record and stream on the PC. Basically I need a computer that can handle all that plus console recording rendering editing and a triple screen set-up.

I do not need, mouse, or screens I already found good deals online, or keyboard I am getting a corsair.

So anyone have suggetions on where to go to get one built or if I am to build one myself some tutorials on how to build.

I did the price factoring and both cyberpower and ironside will build computer I want within my price range $2-3k.

I also added the prices online to build my own and they are about the same.

PLZ HELP NEED THIS COMPUTER SOON.

 

[Ryan Daugherty]

I was in the same spot as you at one time, and I figured out what parts go together best by using this sight: http://pcpartpicker.com/ I used the newegg youtube series to figure out how to assemble the computer and install the OS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls I will be able to make a good 2-3K build for you if you need me to on PC part picker.

 

[esco_sid]

There is no reason to get a 3k PC in my opinion but here mostly people can help you pick out parts to build your own because it saves a lot of money and is a fun project. something like this is pretty much as far as i would go with top quality parts and room for upgrades.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.96 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($153.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($549.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1785.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-23 22:56 EDT-0400

 

[CAaronD]

Just an idea of a 2K build to meet your needs This GTX 980 is stronger than a 780 ti so it should have no problem running all your games maxed 1080P at a constant 60+ FPS which is why I got a 144HZ monitor. Just a suggestion Other people could come up with better builds than this I'm very sure.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($180.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card ($549.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 730T Black ATX Full Tower Case ($70.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC G2460PQU 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($227.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1915.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-23 22:54 EDT-0400

 

[Ryan Daugherty]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vHtTFT
You can also use an amd card if you like
I will also do an AMD build later

 

[JackNaylorPE]

For that budget, you could have two graphics cards and a top end CPU all watercooled.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wpvxTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wpvxTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.73 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220-X 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($137.26 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII FORMULA ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($310.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($555.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($555.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Primo White ATX Full Tower Case ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2324.23
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-23 23:22 EDT-0400


Grab a 480mm Radiator for the bottom of the case $130
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14987/ex-rad-341/Alphacool_NexXxoS_UT60_Full_Copper_Quad_120mm_Radiator.html?tl=g30c95s570

Grab 2 X EK Water Blocks @ $116 each
http://www.frozencpu.com/products/25572/ex-blc-1842/EK_Geforce_GTX_980_VGA_Liquid_Cooling_Block_-_Acrylic_EK-FC980_GTX.html?tl=g57c613s2313

If installing water blocks makes ya nervous ... the Asus 780 Poseidon's are dirt cheap at $330 but you will have to bump ya PSU up to 850 watts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121869&cm_re=poseidon-_-14-121-869-_-Product

A few fittings and tubing an ya all done.

 

[Ryan Daugherty]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gqrjvK
This is 3k build

 

[alexb870]

For some tips on how to build, this person definitely cleared up some fog for me... His name is Carey Holzman. When I started my computer building endeavor, I was completely lost on how to do anything... I gave up for about 6 months until I watched one of his videos, and I had my parts ordered and built it with almost no problems whatsoever. Here is a link to his channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/CareyHolzman

Hope this helps!!

 

[USAFRet]

Over $500 or so, building will get you better than prebuilt.