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Building a Gaming PC [Budget of $2500-3000]
Hello there fellow forum posters, I have some experience with computer building, but have been out of the loop for the longest time.
I saw the thread for sample builds, but I wanted to get your guys's opinion for a high-end build.
The budget I have right now is between $2500-3000
That’s a HUGE budget, but ohh how I love building fantasy machines like this (even if it’s only on PCpartpicker, but one can dream…)
Without Peripherals:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus SABERTOOTH Z87 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($126.92 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($149.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($699.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition ATX Full Tower Case ($239.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($124.99 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $2964.79
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-23 11:51 EDT-0400)
With Peripherals:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($77.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($447.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($447.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($95.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-14D1XT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($94.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.99 @ Adorama)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2764.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-23 12:03 EDT-0400)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design ARC XL ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Fractal Design Integra R2 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($56.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-208DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.99 @ Adorama)
Monitor: LG 23EA53V-P 23.0" Monitor ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1876.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-23 12:29 EDT-0400)
the 780 is a placeholder... look out for the r9-290x when it launches, should be around 600$.
there is no need to spend 3k on a computer. better save it and upgrade in 2~3 years
3000$ arent necessary to build a solid gaming pc even for high end. You wont notice a big difference between a 2000$ pc and a 3000$ pc fps and graphic wise. So i would use about 1500-2000$ for the pc but if you are willing to spend this much money though, i would suggest you to also get high quality peripharel equipment which can be reused for your next 2-3 pcs. This will also greatly improves the fun you have with your pc.
What comes to mind is:
- a case with noise insulation and decoupled HDD mounting
- good fans to replace the included fans
- a blueray drive
- 2 big IPS displays
- a headset
- speaker
- gaming mouse/keyboard
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