Want to build a 2200$ gaming pc

[GiorgosDaf]

Good afternoon,first of all i would like to say hello to all of you since i am new to tomshardware.com as a computer and gaming lover.
So, i decided to build my own P.C. from scratch but since its my first build i would like some advice first.
As a newbie I created a theoritical P.C. build, but i would like your opinion about it
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jKd7K8
The budget is around 2200$
CPU:Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor $419.99
CPU Cooler : Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $29.99
Motherboard : MSI Z170 Krait Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard $147.98
RAM:Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory $91.99
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $81.49
Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$69.00
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card $348.99
Case:Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case $154.99
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX $76.99
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan $12.95
Monitor: 2 x BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor $177.99 ( 356$ in total)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard $153.99
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse $51.99
Headphones SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset $68.57
Speakers : Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers $68.99
Note 1: I did not add OS,i found a local store with 35$ legit windows 7
Note 2: In case u noticed i prefer MSI as a company because a lot of people told me their chipset is very good and it is worth it's money
Note 3: In case u have any objection with my choices , please point out your objection and explain it (For example: Palit is better than MSI because....etc)
Note 4: I added a WD BLACK because i heard it has a very high speed in comparison with the other WD
Thank you for your time !! 😀

 

[ben001]

Note 1: It's better you upgrade it to Win 10.
Note 2: The manufacturers are different, as they made the cards with their own design and features. So, any of them would provide nearly same performance and people throw their own comment according to their preferences.

Note 3: I did whatever necessary things that are needed. Since, you will be gaming there is no point on selecting an i7. The Intel 6600k is more than enough for your needs. I didn't done anything with the storage, but i would really like to add a 2TB Seagate 7200RPM HDD instead of 1TB WD black and i found a better display for price altered with your previous one, a much better power supply unit, a better case for price.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($153.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($81.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($688.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-A14 industrialPPC-3000 PWM 158.5 CFM 140mm Fan ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer R240HY bidx 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($153.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($68.01 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2134.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 06:17 EST-0500

 

[BennCon]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z170 Krait Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($147.98 @ B&H)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($52.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($81.49 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($649.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm Fan ($5.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($177.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($177.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($153.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($68.01 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2172.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 06:21 EST-0500

Chagned the CPU to an I5, that's all you need for gaming, and overclocking it should give very similar performace to the i7, changed the RAM to 8gb, that's all you need for gaming, and RAM's a super cheap upgrade in the future, changed the case to a cheaper one, and I changed the PSU to a higher grade one, always get PSUs from the higher tiers of this list: http://goo.gl/kTX7S4 . With the savings I substantially upgraded your GPU.

 

[GiorgosDaf]

Thank you both for your time and your interest,i will reconsider my choices and modify them in a way you proposed me to .
Probably going to invest more in GPU , i liked the idea of GTX 980 TI and changing to an Intel i5 (although an i7 is a freaking overkill 😛 )

 

[logainofhades]

Just as an FYI, the CX line of PSU's are not quality units. Yes, an i7 is overkill, for just gaming. If you ever think you will get into recording/streaming, you will want an i7. Did a bunch of changing around, and managed a 980ti, and a 5820k without going too far over budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG R1 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($629.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Stealth Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($75.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer Abyssus 2014 Essential Wired Laser Mouse ($39.49 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2207.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 11:44 EST-0500


As the motherboard prices are less, you can even still manage a 6700k, with a GTX 980ti.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($419.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z170 Krait Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($147.98 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($629.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($147.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Stealth Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard ($75.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer Abyssus 2014 Essential Wired Laser Mouse ($39.49 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2182.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 11:54 EST-0500

 

[Gamer2886]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z170 Krait Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($147.98 @ B&H)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($665.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($153.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2203.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 12:26 EST-0500

I changed your CPU with an i5, the only diference is that the i7 has hyper-threading, which will be helpful when editing, but no performance boost when it comes to gaming.

I changed the CPU cooler, with an AIO cooler, so you can overclock the CPU safely without worrying about temperatures. Actually this is a bit overkill, you can get Corsair's H60 instead if you'd like. You can change the LED's colour too!

I changed the GPU, it has alot better performance compared to the GTX 970, and if you can fit it in the budget. Why not? I picked the Gigabyte one because it cools VERY well, and it you can change colours with the LED. 😀

I changed the Case. It was either S340 or H440, I read a couple of reviews online about the H440 and it doesn't handle airflow very well, so yeah. I really wanted to fit a Noctis 450, but I couldn't 🙁 I mean, just look at this!

I changed the Power Supply, with a MUCH more reliable one, which is very important in a build like this. Also wanted to fit in a corsair HXi in it but just couldn't fit it in the budget.

I changed the monitor to a single 144hz monitor, given the peripherals I assume you play FPS games? If so the 144hz will change your life

P.S Everything is Black/White themed 😍

 

[ben001]

" I changed the CPU cooler, with an AIO cooler, so you can overclock the CPU safely without worrying about temperatures ".

Looks like you provide suggestion based on Internet reviews. Anyways, explain me the above line.

 

[logainofhades]

An AIO cooler is not necessary, for an overclock. Plenty of quality air coolers that can easily do the job. Some even do better than many AIO coolers. AIO coolers are nice, for a cleaner look, and allow for ram with taller heatsinks. They are far from necessary, though.

 

[GiorgosDaf]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z170 Krait Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($147.98 @ B&H)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($86.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB Video Card ($665.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard ($153.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Wired Optical Mouse ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($68.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $2203.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-04 12:26 EST-0500

I changed your CPU with an i5, the only diference is that the i7 has hyper-threading, which will be helpful when editing, but no performance boost when it comes to gaming.

I changed the CPU cooler, with an AIO cooler, so you can overclock the CPU safely without worrying about temperatures. Actually this is a bit overkill, you can get Corsair's H60 instead if you'd like. You can change the LED's colour too!

I changed the GPU, it has alot better performance compared to the GTX 970, and if you can fit it in the budget. Why not? I picked the Gigabyte one because it cools VERY well, and it you can change colours with the LED. 😀

I changed the Case. It was either S340 or H440, I read a couple of reviews online about the H440 and it doesn't handle airflow very well, so yeah. I really wanted to fit a Noctis 450, but I couldn't 🙁 I mean, just look at this!

I changed the Power Supply, with a MUCH more reliable one, which is very important in a build like this. Also wanted to fit in a corsair HXi in it but just couldn't fit it in the budget.

I changed the monitor to a single 144hz monitor, given the peripherals I assume you play FPS games? If so the 144hz will change your life

P.S Everything is Black/White themed 😍

Yeah you are right about the GPU and stuff, and i5 is actually very good since im not going to be a super streamer (although i stream some league or dota games from time to time) . Not only FPS,all of them actually, from elder scrolls and fallout to all kinds of mmorpg moba (league dota hots lineage 2)
About the cooler: i did not know this ,haven't seen new hardware lately mostly because of college and stuff, but i liked the idea and i will look it up ;D
I think i prefer having dual monitor , but im just thinking about it for now