Need Help with a Gaming PC Build ($2000-$3000)

probertson

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I have decided to build a PC for gaming. I have a very large budget of $2000-$3000 so feel free to add expensive parts. If you could reply with any recomended parts or even a full list of componets I would appriciate it. And yes, I know that you can build a very good PC for under $1000 but I would like this one to be VERY high-end.
 

Dark Lord of Tech

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Total: $2466.24

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Extreme ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($385.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($127.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($224.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($403.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Blue ATX Full Tower Case ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($56.17 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($57.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $2466.24
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-29 15:06 EDT-0400)
 

sophiebeth100

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($224.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($76.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($409.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 800D ATX Full Tower Case ($249.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($199.99 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($176.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K95 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($137.98 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder Wired Laser Mouse ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2716.83
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-29 16:58 EDT-0400)

Whilst the above build is excellent, there are a couple of things in this build which add to the 'high-end' components you were after. The first of these is the CPU - it is an i7, and therefore has hyperthreading, which is utilised in some games such as Crysis 3, giving you more fps. It also helps a lot when rendering videos etc. If you want to shave off a few dollars then by all means swap it for the 4670k. The board in the above build is very expensive and overkill for your build, and this one will give you identical fps and overclocking capabilities for almost half the price. The ram in this build is not only aesthetically better, but better performing too. It has recently been released by Corsair and is one of the best types of ram money can buy. The best ram, currently, is the Corsair Dominator Platinum, but is around $100 more. The hard drive here has better warranty than the Seagate Barracuda and also has a lower fail rate. The EVGA 770s have a better warranty than the Gigabyte versions, but Gigabyte has a slightly better cooler. Up to you, I guess. If you plan on running three monitors for gaming, then I would purchase then 4gb versions of these cards instead, which are an extra $100 each. The case I included is admittedly huge and quite expensive, but is seriously worth it. With the extra space, the airflow will be incredible. This Corsair PSU is arguably the best on the market, and with a windowed case it also looks the part, as each cable is individually sleeved - it's also 80+ Platinum which is the best rating for PSUs. I just threw in an average DVD burner, but you can go the extra mile and put in a Bluray Burner is you so desire. The keyboard is mechanical with Cherry MX Red switches, which is usually chosen by gamers, but by all means choose a mechanical keyboard with your preference of switch, or just a simple membrane keyboard. This 24 inch monitor has excellent reviews and is just the right size for 1080p. I usually find than with a 27 inch monitor, the clarity of the picture reduces - 24 inches is the sweet spot. Not sure if you wanted an OS or not, but good luck with your build. :)
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Extreme ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($385.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($127.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($224.99 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($653.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($653.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Blue ATX Full Tower Case ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($56.12 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($57.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $2962.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-29 17:11 EDT-0400)

TWIN GTX 780 Beast!!!!!!!
 

rileymartin

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1nkke

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($499.99 @ NCIX US)
Wired Network Adapter: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 Network Adapter ($28.49 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone FT04S-W ATX Full Tower Case ($223.92 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair 860W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($197.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($250.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $2650.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-02 02:34 EDT-0400)
 

badboyrog

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