Father Son $1500 First Time Gaming Build Opinions/Advice Needed

[joshj2398]

This is a build that is in progress (10/14 components purchased) and will be aimed toward gaming, school work, casual web browsing, perhaps streaming, etc. I know a lot of you are going to say "get an SSD," but I'm not going to at the moment because I'm waiting for prices to decrease and will buy one as soon as I'm ready. I'm open to any suggestions (other than get an SSD). Also if you've read my recent thread in the "Cases" section of the forum, you know that I'm in a bit of pickle deciding between the Corsair 650D and the BitFenix Colossus. All I want to know is which is better. THIS IS A STRICTLY RED AND BLACK THEMED BUILD!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($75.00)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.00)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($40.00)
Mouse: Razer ABYSSUS Wired Optical Mouse ($30.00)
Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1578.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 01:49 EDT-0400)

 

[deathlessme]

Are you sure 1TB is enough?
If there are a lot of games and a lot of documents i suggest you go with 2TB instead.

 

[Deleted member 1246204]

Very nice nice but i would go with a good 2TB HDD and maybe add in a SSD to put windows on

 

[Someone Somewhere]

1TB will be fine, and you can add more later easily.

I'd suggest a cheaper MB e.g. the GA-Z87X-D3H or Z87-A, and you really don't need a $160 case.

 

[ameek]

This is a build that is in progress (8/14 components purchased) and will be aimed toward gaming, school work, casual web browsing, perhaps streaming, etc. I know a lot of you are going to say "get an SSD," but I'm not going to at the moment because I'm waiting for prices to decrease and will buy one as soon as I'm ready. I'm open to any suggestions (other than get an SSD). Also if you've read my recent thread in the "Cases" section of the forum, you know that I'm in a bit of pickle deciding between the Corsair 650D and the BitFenix Colossus. All I want to know is which is better.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($75.00)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.00)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($40.00)
Mouse: Razer ABYSSUS Wired Optical Mouse ($30.00)
Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1578.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 01:49 EDT-0400)

For 1500, I can squeeze in 2x gtx 770s in sli. Don't ask me how, I just know I can do it (legally of course). Maybe you should rethink some parts and see if you can do it as well.

 

[joshj2398]

This is a build that is in progress (8/14 components purchased) and will be aimed toward gaming, school work, casual web browsing, perhaps streaming, etc. I know a lot of you are going to say "get an SSD," but I'm not going to at the moment because I'm waiting for prices to decrease and will buy one as soon as I'm ready. I'm open to any suggestions (other than get an SSD). Also if you've read my recent thread in the "Cases" section of the forum, you know that I'm in a bit of pickle deciding between the Corsair 650D and the BitFenix Colossus. All I want to know is which is better.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($75.00)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.00)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($40.00)
Mouse: Razer ABYSSUS Wired Optical Mouse ($30.00)
Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1578.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 01:49 EDT-0400)

For 1500, I can squeeze in 2x gtx 770s in sli. Don't ask me how, I just know I can do it (legally of course). Maybe you should rethink some parts and see if you can do it as well.

I have no need for Dual SLI 770's.

 

[ameek]

This is a build that is in progress (8/14 components purchased) and will be aimed toward gaming, school work, casual web browsing, perhaps streaming, etc. I know a lot of you are going to say "get an SSD," but I'm not going to at the moment because I'm waiting for prices to decrease and will buy one as soon as I'm ready. I'm open to any suggestions (other than get an SSD). Also if you've read my recent thread in the "Cases" section of the forum, you know that I'm in a bit of pickle deciding between the Corsair 650D and the BitFenix Colossus. All I want to know is which is better.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($75.00)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.00)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($40.00)
Mouse: Razer ABYSSUS Wired Optical Mouse ($30.00)
Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1578.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 01:49 EDT-0400)

For 1500, I can squeeze in 2x gtx 770s in sli. Don't ask me how, I just know I can do it (legally of course). Maybe you should rethink some parts and see if you can do it as well.

Please for the love of God tell me your secrets.

Get some components from redflagdeals (people selling sealed stuff) or similar websites. That way I avoid tax. Get the rest from ncix.com and/or canadacomputers.com (2 stores where I live).

I got my 4770k sealed from some asian dude off this legit website (TAX FREE!!). Of course, you gotta make sure not to trade with shady people. You use your judgement there.

 

[joshj2398]

1TB will be fine, and you can add more later easily.

I'd suggest a cheaper MB e.g. the GA-Z87X-D3H or Z87-A, and you really don't need a $160 case.

The case is purely based on aesthetic and personal experience (my friend has one and I play on his comp. all the time and love the look of the case and it is very quiet). As for the MoBo, the build is strictly red and black. I'd looked at the MSI gaming MoBos and heard mixed things about them so I went with the Asus Maximus VI Hero based off stellar reviews and I've had good personal experience with Asus products. Plus it looks ****ing awesome!

 

[ameek]

WOW WTF? I said the same thing 3x times. That was a mistake. This site was lagging, so I spammed the submit your answer button. That was a mistake. MY BAD, sorry!

 

[joshj2398]

WOW WTF? I said the same thing 3x times. That was a mistake. This site was lagging, so I spammed the submit your answer button. That was a mistake. MY BAD, sorry!

No prob I'll delete 2 of em.

Nevermind can't delete em.

 

[rounakr94]

If you are not getting a SSD then atleast get a WD Caviar Black 1tb instead of the blue one

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Wouldn't bother with the Black. Very little faster. Also, it looks like he's already bought the drive.

$70 is a lot to spend on just one part of a colour scheme. Considered the Z87 Extreme4? All black.

There are plenty of quiet discreet cases under $100. BitFenix Shinobi/Shinobi Window?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

The case is purely based on aesthetic and personal experience (my friend has one and I play on his comp. all the time and love the look of the case and it is very quiet). As for the MoBo, the build is strictly red and black. I'd looked at the MSI gaming MoBos and heard mixed things about them so I went with the Asus Maximus VI Hero based off stellar reviews and I've had good personal experience with Asus products. Plus it looks ****ing awesome!

Both Mobo manfacturers have about the same failure rate.... I prefer Asus on the hi end and MSI in the $130 - $220 range based upon feature comparisons

http://technewspedia.com/failure-rate-of-pc-components-october-2012/

Without further ado, here the list sorted from highest to lowest (higher means higher failure rate):

Motherboards

ASUS: 2.34%
MSI: 2.24%

Cases are in many instances selected solely based upon aesthetics. Of the 2 listed Id recommend the Corsair, tho I prefer the 500R over the 650D

 

[Someone Somewhere]

Huh. Largely the opposite of what everyone says; nice to see self-selection at work.

No way am I getting an OCZ SSD...

Personally I quite like the Shinobi's looks; there's just something about having a large near-unmarked black block.

 

[deathlessme]

This build already looks good.
But I'd go with something else instead of Corsair.

 

[joshj2398]

The case is purely based on aesthetic and personal experience (my friend has one and I play on his comp. all the time and love the look of the case and it is very quiet). As for the MoBo, the build is strictly red and black. I'd looked at the MSI gaming MoBos and heard mixed things about them so I went with the Asus Maximus VI Hero based off stellar reviews and I've had good personal experience with Asus products. Plus it looks ****ing awesome!

Both Mobo manfacturers have about the same failure rate.... I prefer Asus on the hi end and MSI in the $130 - $220 range based upon feature comparisons

http://technewspedia.com/failure-rate-of-pc-components-october-2012/

Without further ado, here the list sorted from highest to lowest (higher means higher failure rate):

Motherboards

ASUS: 2.34%
MSI: 2.24%

Cases are in many instances selected solely based upon aesthetics. Of the 2 listed Id recommend the Corsair, tho I prefer the 500R over the 650D

I saw the 500R and didn't really like the look of it.

 

[joshj2398]

This build already looks good.
But I'd go with something else instead of Corsair.

What would you recommend?

 

[joshj2398]

This is a build that is in progress (8/14 components purchased) and will be aimed toward gaming, school work, casual web browsing, perhaps streaming, etc. I know a lot of you are going to say "get an SSD," but I'm not going to at the moment because I'm waiting for prices to decrease and will buy one as soon as I'm ready. I'm open to any suggestions (other than get an SSD). Also if you've read my recent thread in the "Cases" section of the forum, you know that I'm in a bit of pickle deciding between the Corsair 650D and the BitFenix Colossus. All I want to know is which is better.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($75.00)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.00)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($40.00)
Mouse: Razer ABYSSUS Wired Optical Mouse ($30.00)
Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1578.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 01:49 EDT-0400)

For 1500, I can squeeze in 2x gtx 770s in sli. Don't ask me how, I just know I can do it (legally of course). Maybe you should rethink some parts and see if you can do it as well.

Please for the love of God tell me your secrets.

Get some components from redflagdeals (people selling sealed stuff) or similar websites. That way I avoid tax. Get the rest from ncix.com and/or canadacomputers.com (2 stores where I live).

I got my 4770k sealed/brand new, from some asian dude off this legit website (TAX FREE & cheaper than buying from stores!!). Of course, you gotta make sure not to trade with shady people. You use your judgement there.

Do you mean you could fit SLI 770's into this build or into an entirely new build?

 

[deathlessme]

This build already looks good.
But I'd go with something else instead of Corsair.

What would you recommend?

Wait..
Sorry man, Corsair Vengeance is good.
I don't read really well.
I'm dealing with so much stress.
But you can go with Crucial Ballistix if you want to, it's one of my favourite brands.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

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I saw the 500R and didn't really like the look of it.

Me too..... newegg pictures are cheesy looking...... First time I used was when someone had it on their build list and asked me to build for him. Then it arrived and I was like wow..... it did live up to all the reviews and then some.

 

[deathlessme]

Btw, get G.Skill for gaming.

 

[ameek]

This is a build that is in progress (8/14 components purchased) and will be aimed toward gaming, school work, casual web browsing, perhaps streaming, etc. I know a lot of you are going to say "get an SSD," but I'm not going to at the moment because I'm waiting for prices to decrease and will buy one as soon as I'm ready. I'm open to any suggestions (other than get an SSD). Also if you've read my recent thread in the "Cases" section of the forum, you know that I'm in a bit of pickle deciding between the Corsair 650D and the BitFenix Colossus. All I want to know is which is better.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($75.00)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.00)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($40.00)
Mouse: Razer ABYSSUS Wired Optical Mouse ($30.00)
Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1578.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 01:49 EDT-0400)

For 1500, I can squeeze in 2x gtx 770s in sli. Don't ask me how, I just know I can do it (legally of course). Maybe you should rethink some parts and see if you can do it as well.

Please for the love of God tell me your secrets.

Get some components from redflagdeals (people selling sealed stuff) or similar websites. That way I avoid tax. Get the rest from ncix.com and/or canadacomputers.com (2 stores where I live).

I got my 4770k sealed/brand new, from some asian dude off this legit website (TAX FREE & cheaper than buying from stores!!). Of course, you gotta make sure not to trade with shady people. You use your judgement there.

Do you mean you could fit SLI 770's into this build or into an entirely new build?

The motherboard you picked supports sli, it is the same mother I am using right now in fact ( Asus Maximus VI Hero). I would basically try to cut corners here and there. Get some stuff without tax (from people selling stuff sealed). Then somehow fit the 770 sli in there. I know I can do it EASILY with 1500$ in Toronto Canada.

 

[joshj2398]

This is a build that is in progress (8/14 components purchased) and will be aimed toward gaming, school work, casual web browsing, perhaps streaming, etc. I know a lot of you are going to say "get an SSD," but I'm not going to at the moment because I'm waiting for prices to decrease and will buy one as soon as I'm ready. I'm open to any suggestions (other than get an SSD). Also if you've read my recent thread in the "Cases" section of the forum, you know that I'm in a bit of pickle deciding between the Corsair 650D and the BitFenix Colossus. All I want to know is which is better.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1BWp6/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($75.00)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 650D ATX Mid Tower Case ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($75.00)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($40.00)
Mouse: Razer ABYSSUS Wired Optical Mouse ($30.00)
Speakers: Logitech Z623 200W 2.1ch Speakers ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1578.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 01:49 EDT-0400)

For 1500, I can squeeze in 2x gtx 770s in sli. Don't ask me how, I just know I can do it (legally of course). Maybe you should rethink some parts and see if you can do it as well.

Please for the love of God tell me your secrets.

Get some components from redflagdeals (people selling sealed stuff) or similar websites. That way I avoid tax. Get the rest from ncix.com and/or canadacomputers.com (2 stores where I live).

I got my 4770k sealed/brand new, from some asian dude off this legit website (TAX FREE & cheaper than buying from stores!!). Of course, you gotta make sure not to trade with shady people. You use your judgement there.

Do you mean you could fit SLI 770's into this build or into an entirely new build?

The motherboard you picked supports sli, it is the same mother I am using right now in fact ( Asus Maximus VI Hero). I would basically try to cut corners here and there. Get some stuff without tax (from people selling stuff sealed). Then somehow fit the 770 sli in there. I know I can do it EASILY with 1500$ in Toronto Canada.

Can you make a theoretical $1500-$1600 build that fits dual SLI 770's and the Maximus VI Hero on PCPartPicker and link it here as a reply?

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I can do $1700.... but nit w/ KB, Mouse and Speakers but didn't have time to shop, just newegg

MoBo - $220 - Asus Hero http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131989
CPU - $230 - Intel Core i5-4670k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

Case - $200 - Corsaie 500R http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1390833
PSU - included - Corsair HX850 $240 - $40 MIR

RAM - $70 - (2 x 4GB) Muskin CAS 9 DDR3-1866 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226223

Cooler - $80 - Phanteks PH-TC14 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011

HD - $90 - WD Black 1 TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533


GFX - $400 - MSI Gaming N770 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741
GFX $400 MSI Gaming N770 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741

DVD Writer - $16 - Asus DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135305


Can save $40 if ya get the Gigabyte Windforce but ya color scheme be fudged.

 

[joshj2398]

I can do $1700.... but nit w/ KB, Mouse and Speakers but didn't have time to shop, just newegg

MoBo - $220 - Asus Hero http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131989
CPU - $230 - Intel Core i5-4670k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

Case - $200 - Corsaie 500R http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1390833
PSU - included - Corsair HX850 $240 - $40 MIR

RAM - $70 - (2 x 4GB) Muskin CAS 9 DDR3-1866 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226223

Cooler - $80 - Phanteks PH-TC14 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011

HD - $90 - WD Black 1 TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533


GFX - $400 - MSI Gaming N770 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741
GFX $400 MSI Gaming N770 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741

DVD Writer - $16 - Asus DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135305


Can save $40 if ya get the Gigabyte Windforce but ya color scheme be fudged.

Thanks a ton for that.