Building a New Gaming PC. Help!

[vinnie919]

Approximate Purchase Date: 1-2 months

Budget Range: Budget range of about $2,000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming
Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Parts to Upgrade: Whole new computer, all new parts.

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Any that you think is appropriate.

Location: Chicago, illinois

Parts Preferences: Don't know enough to have preferences.

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080?

Additional Comments: Nothing fancy or "bling" required. I play the new witcher, Warhammer, fallout 4, skyrim, LoL, etc. Any help would be great!!

Thanks!!

 

[logainofhades]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($123.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VX24AH 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($277.96 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.50 @ Amazon)
Total: $1980.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-22 17:00 EDT-0400

 

[vinnie919]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170XP-SLI ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($123.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk X400 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($85.95 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VX24AH 24.0" 60Hz Monitor ($277.96 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.50 @ Amazon)
Total: $1980.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-22 17:00 EDT-0400

Any chance you can post a build from a site that will assemble for me? I don't know how to properly assemble a computer.

 

[logainofhades]

Building a PC is like legos for adults. Newegg has a build tutorial videos, that you can watch.

 

[hiyabusared]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/q2QCJV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/q2QCJV/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ B&H)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K6+ ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($178.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($59.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card ($649.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1991.96

Edit: Did notice now you need keyboard and mouse. But those are really on a personal choice.

 

[vinnie919]

If you guys really think building a pc from scratch is the way to go and that it is easy to learn from a tutorial video then I can try.

 

[g-unit1111]

If you guys really think building a pc from scratch is the way to go and that it is easy to learn from a tutorial video then I can try.

Yeah going prebuilt in this price range is almost never advised. Most of the prebuilt vendors in this price range are terribly overpriced for what you get. Here's a suggestion for a system that I think would be good for your budget, and you should definitely consider a monitor above 1080P:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($422.27 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($177.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($117.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($619.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1936.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-22 19:26 EDT-0400

 

[vinnie919]

If you guys really think building a pc from scratch is the way to go and that it is easy to learn from a tutorial video then I can try.

Yeah going prebuilt in this price range is almost never advised. Most of the prebuilt vendors in this price range are terribly overpriced for what you get. Here's a suggestion for a system that I think would be good for your budget, and you should definitely consider a monitor above 1080P:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($422.27 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($238.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($177.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($117.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($619.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1936.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-22 19:26 EDT-0400

Even websites like "buypower" and "cyberpower" ?

 

[J_E_D_70]

I have had good luck with two builds from CyberPowerInc and have built my own. CyberPower will charge $200-$300 for the system build and default to low end PSUs (bad idea). You could spend that money on better parts or pocket it.

I'd take Logain's build, drop to a cryorig H7 cooler and a gtx 1070 and spend the difference to upgrade the monitor to a Dell S2716DG. Cost would be the same but you would have a 27", 1440p, 1ms, 144Hz, gsync monitor.

More balanced with room to grow, to me anyway.

 

[vinnie919]

http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/Intel-Z170-Core-i5-Configurator/W/313754

Your guys thoughts?

 

[Mr Kagouris]

It's an okay build but you're paying a big premium for what is basically IKEA-grade assembly. Seriously, I've had more trouble recently assembling a shoe rack than I did with any computer . There's enough detailed build guides (both written and video) to choke a horse.

 

[g-unit1111]

Even websites like "buypower" and "cyberpower" ?

No do not buy Cyberpower. Stay very very very far away from them. I could easily spend all day posting some of the horror stories I've read about them here. They're one of the worst you can buy from.

 

[vinnie919]

It's an okay build but you're paying a big premium for what is basically IKEA-grade assembly. Seriously, I've had more trouble recently assembling a shoe rack than I did with any computer . There's enough detailed build guides (both written and video) to choke a horse.

Even websites like "buypower" and "cyberpower" ?

No do not buy Cyberpower. Stay very very very far away from them. I could easily spend all day posting some of the horror stories I've read about them here. They're one of the worst you can buy from.

oK! Looks like i will be buying part by part and learning the hard way. I just don't want to mess anything up or break anything!
People keep telling me its easy, so maybe i should try. I have plenty of tools, but anything specific that i will need?
Any tips and hints will be greatly appreciated!!!! I like the first build by "logainofhades".

 

[g-unit1111]

oK! Looks like i will be buying part by part and learning the hard way. I just don't want to mess anything up or break anything!
People keep telling me its easy, so maybe i should try. I have plenty of tools, but anything specific that i will need?
Any tips and hints will be greatly appreciated!!!! I like the first build by "logainofhades".

Yeah it's easier than you would think it is. The real challenge lies in creating a build that looks good and managing your cables and airflow correctly. In your price range it makes no sense to go prebuilt because most prebuilt vendors charge an arm and a leg for a system. If you build it yourself you will literally pay half of what the comparable pre-built vendor will charge.