Gaming computer build for $2000?

[smilemoar88]

Hi guys,

New to these forums and was hoping to get some help on a new computer. I filled out the stuff in the sticky as requested.

Budget: $2000 AUD

Resolution: 1920x1080 (or higher)

Games / Settings Desired:

Currently play several MMOs and games: TSW, WoW, Borderlands 2, ME1-3. Will be looking at DA3, Thief, WildStar and Watch Dogs when they come out. Would like to be able to play these at Ultra if possible. If not at least High - Very High.

Any other intensive software or special things you do (Frequent video encoding, 3D modeling, etc): I do some 3D modelling and some video editing.

Country: Australia

I will need an OS but I do not need any peripherals as I already have them.

I would also like to add that I'd be looking for parts from sites like:

www.pccasegear.com.au or www.scorptec.com.au

Also I looking to build this myself as my first build ever. I gather it shouldn't be too hard given all the resources available?

- - - Updated - - -

I was thinking of something like this:

CPU: Intel Core i7 4770K - $409
MB: ASUS Z87-PLUS - $230
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX770 Overclocked - $439
RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16GB (2x8GB) 1600MHz - $209
SSD: Samsung 128GB SSD, 840 Pro Series - $155
Optical Drive: ASUS DRW-24D3ST Black SATA DVD Burner - $39
Case: Corsair Carbide Air 540 High Airflow ATX Cube Case - $205
PSU: Corsair 750W TX750M Bronze High Performance Power Supply - $169
HDD: WD 1TB Black - $109
Cooling: Corsair Hydro Series H80i High Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - $139
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64bit with Service Pack 1 DVD OEM - $175

Total cost: $2278

Is it worth it? Or are there better options for this kind of build?

[Judai]

What State you live in?

Can drop to an i5 if you want, drops $100 off
Put Linux on and you could save money on the OS (jk)

[smilemoar88]

What State you live in?

Can drop to an i5 if you want, drops $100 off
Put Linux on and you could save money on the OS (jk)

I am in Perth Western Australia. Which sucks cause all these places look like their in Eastern States. Still they seem cheaper than the places here even with shipping.

Yeah the OS I'm not sure on. Was debating between Win7 and Win8, kinda don't like the look and style of Win8 even though it's cheaper.

[Judai]

I am in Perth Western Australia. Which sucks cause all these places look like their in Eastern States. Still they seem cheaper than the places here even with shipping.

Yeah the OS I'm not sure on. Was debating between Win7 and Win8, kinda don't like the look and style of Win8 even though it's cheaper.

PCCG is about 2 hours from me and I think its like 10 min from Scorptec.

I use Win 8, no troubles with it currently, its personal preference. Once you get used to it, its no different. I don't really use anything other than the desktop to access everything, and if you dislike it you can download heaps of different software to add a Start Button (Start8 is a personal favorite)

[Cyrops]

If you are happy overpaying by 600$ go ahead, or get this instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($399.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($202.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($435.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($115.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($112.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1678.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 17:33 EST+1100)

Same performance Unless you reeeaallly want 16GB that's 100$ more.

[Deleted]

Minor modifications to Cyrops' build for a little more room:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($399.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($202.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($108.00 @ CPL Online)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($109.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($588.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($75.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($125.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($112.00 @ Mwave Australia)
Total: $1848.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-12 22:41 EST+1100)

[Judai]

Could use a cheaper quality PSU like a LitePower 700w ($85~ AUD)

[chazus]

I would not recommend a 'cheaper' PSU, especially a TT Litepower. Stay with good, reliable brands.