first computer build from scratch

[samrees]

So ive never built a computer before and recently as im getting back into alot of pc gaming and my laptop just doesnt cut it anymore im looking to build a high end (ish) computer. im not the most tech savy when it comes to computers and have gotten a little lost looking into it all, ive been on a few build websites such as "origin" but the builds with the parts reccomended is sending upwards of three thousand, my budget is from 1000 to around 2.5 if its the right build, any ideas? all help is much appreciated thanks.

 

[aquielisunari]

So ive never built a computer before and recently as im getting back into alot of pc gaming and my laptop just doesnt cut it anymore im looking to build a high end (ish) computer. im not the most tech savy when it comes to computers and have gotten a little lost looking into it all, ive been on a few build websites such as "origin" but the builds with the parts reccomended is sending upwards of three thousand, my budget is from 1000 to around 2.5 if its the right build, any ideas? all help is much appreciated thanks.

Is my computer's total after taxes.

Grand Total:
About $1065.00

VIVO "Titan" ATX Mid Tower Computer Enthusiast Gaming PC Case Black with Window/ 5
Fan Mount, USB 3.0 (CASE-V05)
Sold by:
V I V O
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$74.99

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$29.49
Condition:
New
Buy it Again
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit System Builder OEM | PC Disc
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$85.99
Condition:
New
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EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW GAMING ACX 2.0, 26% Cooler and 36% Quieter
Cooling Graphics Card 04G-P4-2978-KR
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$329.99


MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate)
Sold by:
Madison Technology
$89.95

EVGA 500 W1 80+, 500W Continuous Power, 3 Year Warranty Power Supply 100-W1-0500-
KR
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$38.93
Condition:
New
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Dishonored - PC

$7.55
Condition: New -
NEW!
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Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I54690K
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$223.81
Condition:
New
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Arctic Silver 5 AS5-3.5G Thermal Paste
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J&Y LLC
$7.45
Condition:
New
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WD Black 1TB Performance Desktop
Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB
Cache 3.5 Inch
- WD1003FZEX
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$73.99

$5.09
ArctiClean 60ml Kit
(includes 30ml ArctiClean 1
and 30ml ArctiClean 2)
314
$7.69
BioShock Infinite - PC
Take 2
865
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
$11.47
EGC High-Performance
Thermal Paste Compound
for CPU Heatsinks - 4
Grams
38
$9.99
Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB Kit (2x4GB) 1866MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM - Black (HX318C10FBK2/8)
$34.99

Can it play every game on the market at its highest setting? Yes. VR ready? Yes.


Replace the 4960K i5 with Core I5-6600K if you want a bit more horsepower.

Replace the EVGA 970 FTW with the 1080 founders version if you want the best of the best.

OR Leave my system as is and buy the Oculus Rift as well. That will still come in at least $300 below your budget.

It is best to post your television specs when asking about a new build. The resource needs of a 144Hz 4k TV will be much higher than a 60Hz 1080p television.

 

[ComputerSecurityGuy]

This should be pretty good- and probably overpowered.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($449.99)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($174.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.30 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1728.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-31 19:11 EDT-0400

 

[samrees]

This should be pretty good- and probably overpowered.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($449.99)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($174.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.30 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1728.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-31 19:11 EDT-0400

 

[samrees]

This has been exteremly helpful, thank you. However I got onto the website you used using mostly your format for the build, but there doesnt seem to be any option for the intel i7 6800k to purchase. Is the 5930k or 5820k worth using? also ive decided to go for a full tower, with the cooler master storm stryker in mind, would the build above work in either of those? thanks a mill for your help

 

[VR PC-BUILD]

Here is the build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($440.00)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Ultimate 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.72 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus X99-A/USB 3.1 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($193.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 540s 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($303.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($600.00)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($600.00)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($127.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2527.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-01 10:45 EDT-0400

 

[g-unit1111]

So ive never built a computer before and recently as im getting back into alot of pc gaming and my laptop just doesnt cut it anymore im looking to build a high end (ish) computer. im not the most tech savy when it comes to computers and have gotten a little lost looking into it all, ive been on a few build websites such as "origin" but the builds with the parts reccomended is sending upwards of three thousand, my budget is from 1000 to around 2.5 if its the right build, any ideas? all help is much appreciated thanks.

Is my computer's total after taxes.

Grand Total:
About $1065.00

VIVO "Titan" ATX Mid Tower Computer Enthusiast Gaming PC Case Black with Window/ 5
Fan Mount, USB 3.0 (CASE-V05)
Sold by:
V I V O
Product question?
Ask Seller
$74.99

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan (RR-212E-20PK-R2)
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$29.49
Condition:
New
Buy it Again
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit System Builder OEM | PC Disc
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$85.99
Condition:
New
Buy it Again
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW GAMING ACX 2.0, 26% Cooler and 36% Quieter
Cooling Graphics Card 04G-P4-2978-KR
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$329.99


MSI Intel Z97 LGA 1150 DDR3 USB 3.1 ATX Motherboard (Z97 PC Mate)
Sold by:
Madison Technology
$89.95

EVGA 500 W1 80+, 500W Continuous Power, 3 Year Warranty Power Supply 100-W1-0500-
KR
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$38.93
Condition:
New
Buy it Again
Dishonored - PC

$7.55
Condition: New -
NEW!
Buy it Again
Intel Core i5-4690K Processor 3.5 GHz LGA 1150 BX80646I54690K
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$223.81
Condition:
New
Buy it Again
Arctic Silver 5 AS5-3.5G Thermal Paste
Sold by:
J&Y LLC
$7.45
Condition:
New
Buy it Again
WD Black 1TB Performance Desktop
Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB
Cache 3.5 Inch
- WD1003FZEX
Sold by:
Amazon.com LLC
$73.99

$5.09
ArctiClean 60ml Kit
(includes 30ml ArctiClean 1
and 30ml ArctiClean 2)
314
$7.69
BioShock Infinite - PC
Take 2
865
Windows 7 / Vista / XP
$11.47
EGC High-Performance
Thermal Paste Compound
for CPU Heatsinks - 4
Grams
38
$9.99
Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB Kit (2x4GB) 1866MHz DDR3 CL10 DIMM - Black (HX318C10FBK2/8)
$34.99

Can it play every game on the market at its highest setting? Yes. VR ready? Yes.


Replace the 4960K i5 with Core I5-6600K if you want a bit more horsepower.

Replace the EVGA 970 FTW with the 1080 founders version if you want the best of the best.

OR Leave my system as is and buy the Oculus Rift as well. That will still come in at least $300 below your budget.

It is best to post your television specs when asking about a new build. The resource needs of a 144Hz 4k TV will be much higher than a 60Hz 1080p television.

Windows 7 for $11? I don't think so. 970 with a 500B? Why? And what do you need the cleaning solution for?

 

[logainofhades]

Those 6800k's may not work, without a bios update. X99 is also a quad channel platform. For just gaming, a 6800k is not necessary.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($338.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG A80 128.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($124.50 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z170 S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.85 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1888.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-01 14:10 EDT-0400

 

[VR PC-BUILD]

My feeling is that by throwing in i7-6800K and GTX1080 SLI there will be no need of upgrade and no need of spending money for very long time.

 

[samrees]

So after some more research and listening to everyones advice I have made a few tweaks and im wondering is this a viable build?

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($449.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($174.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($54.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.30 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($150.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2000.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-01 15:41 EDT-0400

 

[g-unit1111]

So after some more research and listening to everyones advice I have made a few tweaks and im wondering is this a viable build?

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($449.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($174.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($54.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.30 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($150.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Founders Edition Video Card ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($115.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2000.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-06-01 15:41 EDT-0400

That motherboard would need a BIOS update before you can run that CPU but that looks pretty good. If you can squeeze a Samsung 950 Pro in your budget that would be a significant improvement over a 850 Evo as well.

 

[ComputerSecurityGuy]

Yeah, just keep the BIOS update part in mind and you will be fine. Sorry that the first one wouldn't link yet but PcPartPicker hadn't linked over to Newegg yet.

 

[samrees]

Yeah, just keep the BIOS update part in mind and you will be fine. Sorry that the first one wouldn't link yet but PcPartPicker hadn't linked over to Newegg yet.

 

[samrees]

Okay perfect, how would I go about updating the bios on the motherboard?

 

[logainofhades]

The 212 evo is not good enough, for a 6800k. It "may" keep things at a safe temp, at stock, but forget about any kind of overclocking. A 212 is something one would normally pair with an i5, though there are better coolers, at a similar price, still. For a 140w, 6 core beast, I would step up to something like this.

http://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/cryorig-cpu-cooler-a80,cryorig-cpu-cooler-crr1a/