First PC Build for $2000 CAD (white/silver/black scheme)

jcbantog

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I would like some feedback for my first pc build with a $2000 budget. I want to keep my build with a white/sliver/black color scheme. I'm wondering if all the components are compatible and fit together. I used to game on a laptop that runs most games at 30-60fps so I wanted to go all out with this build. Thanks.

[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/7zvpP6) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/7zvpP6/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $309.94 @ DirectCanada
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.05 @ Vuugo
**Motherboard** | [Asus Z97-AR ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z97ar) | $296.78 @ Amazon Canada
**Memory** | [Kingston HyperX Fury White 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-hx318c10fwk216) | $113.42 @ DirectCanada
**Storage** | [Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam) | $89.99 @ NCIX
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $65.49 @ DirectCanada
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-v316035r) | $434.98 @ Newegg Canada
**Case** | [NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-cah440ww1) | $134.99 @ NCIX
**Power Supply** | [XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550gts3x) | $111.61 @ Amazon Canada
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-kw900139) |-
**Monitor** | [BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/benq-monitor-xl2411z) | $329.99 @ Amazon Canada
**Keyboard** | [Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-keyboard-920006519) | $120.34 @ DirectCanada
**Mouse** | [Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-mouse-910004074) | Purchased For $0.00
**Headphones** | [Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/audio-technica-headphones-athm30x) | $89.00
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $2150.58
| Mail-in rebates | -$25.00
| **Total** | **$2125.58**
| Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-10-01 15:32 EDT-0400 |
 
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That's decent, I would personally go for a Skylake build on that budget. Try something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($373.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($112.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($116.91 @ Amazon)...
That's decent, I would personally go for a Skylake build on that budget. Try something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($373.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VIII HERO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($112.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($116.91 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($667.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($117.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Directron)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1994.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-01 17:02 EDT-0400

Then you can add whatever monitor, keyboard and mouse you want.
 
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