$2000 budget gaming pc advice please

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

Hey guys looking to build a great gaming computer able to play just about any game on its highest settongs. I dont want anything done with amd as I have had serious problems with them in the past. I want to sli the cards in the future and will probably be overclockong by a little bit. Also I picked out a case I like the phantom 630 so I think I got the case covered unless anyone has any better suggestions.

X79 · Jun 8, 2013

And you need an OS, keyboard, mouse and monitor?

Oh and 2k$ is not "budget" gaming lol !

jinayhvora · Jun 8, 2013

there u go http://pcpartpicker.com/p/14fkf already SLId and within budget

X79 · Jun 8, 2013

I think my build is better than jinay's:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/14fpx

Because there's a more appropriate amount of RAM.

A better GPU (slightly) and a monitor and OS have been included in the price.

Only thing missing is the keyboard and mouse.

The PSU is also ready for some SLI action I imagine.

Both rigs can OC.

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

I have a keyboard and mouse and I shoukd get a free os through my college.

jinayhvora · Jun 8, 2013

ur build is a generation old, and i would anyday prefer a 770 SLI over a single 780 (not worth the price)

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

what about a mobo that supports 3 way sli 770 that i can add later an upgraded power supply? also i can get the i5 and asrock extremem 4 mobo for 320 total.

X79 · Jun 8, 2013

jinayhvora :

Newest isn't always better.

Haswell is more expensive and can't OC as well as Ivy Bridge.

Among various other things. So I think it's justified going with something

I/we know works. SLI also isn't preferred. Single GPU is much better than SLI.

Plus he can still SLI it later if it's really needed.

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

also why a micro atx board in a full tower case?

X79 · Jun 8, 2013

That can be changed. It's just a mistake on his part I'm sure.

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

in terms of a display is response time or refresh rate better?

jinayhvora · Jun 8, 2013

ok....changed that http://pcpartpicker.com/p/14fYw

X79 · Jun 8, 2013

Dylan Bull :

Both are important; especially if gaming.

Most monitors have a refresh rate of 60Hz. But you can even go up to 120Hz or 144Hz.

That's more in the realm of competitive gaming however, as things will feel quite fluid.

It also allows for a higher FPS if your GPU can supply it.

Normal response times are 5ms. So be wary of any that go higher than that.

But you can get monitors with under 2ms response times. Good for FPS games.

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

are there any new gen lga1150 mobos with 3 way sli support more in the 150-200 price range

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

so is this a good build keeping in mind i get 40 extra dollars of mobo http://pcpartpicker.com/user/babybulllax/saved/1Jgy

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

only reason i dont like the 770 is because if i were to get the 2 way sli 770 i would prefer to get the option to add another one later and with the mobos that are out it doesnt look like that is an option.

X79 · Jun 8, 2013

Too big a PSU ^^

So I'd hope you SLI it quick.

It looks okay, except for the glaring absence of an SSD in a 2k$ build.

redeemer · Jun 8, 2013

X79 :

You can pick up 2 GTX 770 for around $800+, now a GTX 780 costs $650-700 you tell me the cost performance/ratio?? I absolutely prefer my SLI over a single card as I can max out all titles. Haswell is a new platform sure its performance is not earth shattering, however the Z87 platform offers some great native feature.

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/babybulllax/saved/1JgH in this build i have an e atx but most people are saying that the e-atx could fit in the case with only a few holes for cables covered slightly.

jinayhvora · Jun 8, 2013

Dylan Bull :

if u buy a 2 way SLI now u don't nned to uppgrade...and even if u do there are boards that support 3 way

X79 · Jun 8, 2013

There's little sense in SLI if you're on 1 Full HD monitor IMO.

Dylan Bull · Jun 8, 2013

will be two once I purchase the one for this build

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