Gaming build $2000

[theproadam]

Want to build a 2000 - 2500 dollar gaming pc.

I thinking of:
32 GB of RAM
3rd Gen Intel Core i7-4930K (3.4 ghz 6 core)
Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 or better.
SSD (128 or 256 GB) 256 recommended
1 or 2 TB hard drive.
MoBO : Asus?
Os : Win7 or 8 ( i recommend 7 )

Overclocking: Sometime later (probably not)
SLI: Prob Yes

Monitor Resolution : 1920x1080

Want to play: GTA V (when it comes out) BF4, BeamNG, Car mechanic simulator 2014 and other games.

I would like to run a minecraft server.

I don't need a mouse or keyboard.

 

[M0j0jojo]

Similar to my build except the CPU and I also run a server.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($310.98 @ Best Buy)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (8 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2481.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-03 20:05 EDT-0400)

oh btw, if your going to be overclocking this beast, get some Scythe Ultra Kaze fans for the CPU cooler, dont use the noctua ones, i could only get it up to 3.6GHz with the noctua fans. http://www.amazon.com/Scythe-DFS123812H-3000-Ultra-Kaze-120mm/dp/B001JKNMBE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396570094&sr=8-1&keywords=scythe+ultra+kaze

 

[babernet_1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($62.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus P9X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($243.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($148.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($154.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2535.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-03 20:10 EDT-0400)

Power supply will allow SLI 780ti's in the future.

780ti is the best board out there now, or at least comparable to the R9 290X.
16GB RAM is plenty for any conceivable gaming for years to come.
Quick monitor to boost first person shooter game response.
Noctua cooler for future overclocking of CPU.

 

[theproadam]

I already have a monitor (forgot to say)

I thought about this one:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/theproadam/saved/4g3g

 

[M0j0jojo]

I already have a monitor (forgot to say)

I thought about this one:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/theproadam/saved/4g3g

we cannot see the build. it says its private

 

[theproadam]

I think its fixed
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/theproadam/saved/4g3g

 

[M0j0jojo]

I made my build for u better.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($310.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V200 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($689.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($142.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2457.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-03 20:29 EDT-0400)

 

[187Flatliner]

here is mine, i changed a few things on your build....

and when your ready pop in another 780 and your good to go, nothing needed to upgrade.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($205.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2273.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-03 20:42 EDT-0400)

 

[theproadam]

Thanks! I was deciding on a 780 TI or a 780.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/theproadam/saved/4hEl

 

[M0j0jojo]

Thanks! I was deciding on a 780 TI or a 780.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/theproadam/saved/4hEl

Get a GTX 780 Ti, you do not need 32GB of ram, or two DVD/CD writers. Also, you can a NZXT source 530 full tower which is so much cheaper than the Corsair 750D.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($564.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($310.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($649.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($187.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2490.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-06 11:50 EDT-0400)

 

[theproadam]

Any closer? Do i need a case fan?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/theproadam/saved/4hJf

 

[realchaos]

What's with these builds. Since this is a gaming rig, there is absolutely no need for a socket LGA 2011 build. They are expensive and meant for workstations. Haswell is a lot cheaper and plenty enough for a gaming build. Also, 16gb of ram is overkill for games as well. Games do not even used 8gb of ram.

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1838.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-06 14:22 EDT-0400)

-i7-4770k is plenty for gaming. Right now, games still can't fully utilize the hyper threading of an i7-4770k, so it's not even close to utilizing the 4930k.
-8gb of ram is enough.
-Better quality SSD. Never go with the Kingston V300 SSD. After changing the NAND, the V300 series are one of the slowest SSDs on the market.
-Better version of the GTX 780 ti with an aftermarket cooler.
-No need for blu-ray drive, but if you really need one then you can add it back in.
-Windows 8.1 is more optimized.

this build is ~$700 cheaper than everything here and will still perform the same in games.

 

[M0j0jojo]

What's with these builds. Since this is a gaming rig, there is absolutely no need for a socket LGA 2011 build. They are expensive and meant for workstations. Haswell is a lot cheaper and plenty enough for a gaming build. Also, 16gb of ram is overkill for games as well. Games do not even used 8gb of ram.

Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($649.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1838.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-06 14:22 EDT-0400)

-i7-4770k is plenty for gaming. Right now, games still can't fully utilize the hyper threading of an i7-4770k, so it's not even close to utilizing the 4930k.
-8gb of ram is enough.
-Better quality SSD. Never go with the Kingston V300 SSD. After changing the NAND, the V300 series are one of the slowest SSDs on the market.
-Better version of the GTX 780 ti with an aftermarket cooler.
-No need for blu-ray drive, but if you really need one then you can add it back in.
-Windows 8.1 is more optimized.

this build is ~$700 cheaper than everything here and will still perform the same in games.

You need 16GB of if you want to run a server and also be able to play games, and also from my experience with running servers, the server uses 7-8GB of ram. Also the LGA 2011 sockets are great for servers and gaming/video editting.

 

[realchaos]

I've been able to successfully run a minecraft server and play games with no problems with my 8gb of ram and FX-6300, so an i7 and 8gb of ram should be fine. The OP can always add more ram if 8gb is insufficient anyways.

 

[M0j0jojo]

Any closer? Do i need a case fan?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/theproadam/saved/4hJf

It sure is better however, Theres no point in getting a WD black caviar HDD, cuz it has the same performance as the normal seagate 1TB 7200 RPM HDD, and plus you can get 2 of them. and if you want some good case fans with nice LEDs and airflow get the Cool Master Jetflo http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-fan-r4jfdp20pwr1

 

[theproadam]

I changed a few things.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/theproadam/saved/4hJf

 

[M0j0jojo]

I changed a few things.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/theproadam/saved/4hJf

Looks good, Hope you enjoy it, and have fun building

 

[realchaos]

Still definitely no need for socket LGA 2011, more so the expensive and over-rated Sabertooth motherboard. Doesn't matter if you're hosting a minecraft server, it's still a waste of money.
Also, I would highly recommend the Gigabyte GTX 780 ti that I posted above. Not only is it cheaper, but it has better cooling due to it having an aftermarket cooler over the reference cooler found on the EVGA one you posted.

 

[babernet_1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.73 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($509.55 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($509.55 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($187.97 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Cooler Master JetFlo 95.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($16.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2442.68
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-06 20:53 EDT-0400)

Nearly twice the graphics power and no wasted RAM or CPU.

 

[theproadam]

I am sick of having a dual core and slow 1gb ram. I want to score a 7.9 in the windows rating thing.

 

[realchaos]

Babernet has a good build for your needs. Though I would still grab a single GTX 780 ti over SLI 780s.

 

[187Flatliner]

Babernet has a good build for your needs. Though I would still grab a single GTX 780 ti over SLI 780s.

why? yes price wise the ti gives you better, but sli 780's are gonna out perform a single ti.

 

[realchaos]

Yes, but SLI 780s are an extra $350 over a single 780 ti. A single 780 ti can already max out every game so there is no need for extra power. Also, a single 780 ti gives him the option to SLI in the future as an upgrade instead of having to throw away both of the 780s, resulting in better performance.

 

[187Flatliner]

Yes, but SLI 780s are an extra $350 over a single 780 ti. A single 780 ti can already max out every game so there is no need for extra power. Also, a single 780 ti gives him the option to SLI in the future as an upgrade instead of having to throw away both of the 780s, resulting in better performance.

this is true to a point. when this computer is needing an upgrade there will be a new higher gpu out anyways. sli 780's "if he can afford it" would be the best route to go, i understand that theres not really a "future proofing" but sli 780's may last alot longer in the gaming word than a single 780ti and he wouldnt have to spend any more cash down the road.

 

[babernet_1]

Yes, but SLI 780s are an extra $350 over a single 780 ti. A single 780 ti can already max out every game so there is no need for extra power. Also, a single 780 ti gives him the option to SLI in the future as an upgrade instead of having to throw away both of the 780s, resulting in better performance.

this is true to a point. when this computer is needing an upgrade there will be a new higher gpu out anyways. sli 780's "if he can afford it" would be the best route to go, i understand that theres not really a "future proofing" but sli 780's may last alot longer in the gaming word than a single 780ti and he wouldnt have to spend any more cash down the road.

Thanks. Per reviews, the GTX 780TI is just fast enough for the latest games to hit 60FPS at high settings. However, going into the future this will not hold. Also if he wants to upgrade his display or go multi-display then the 780TI will not max all out.