Help pick $2500 system

Nathan89

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Hello!

I would like your help picking parts for my new system. I have roughly 2500 USD to spend, and will buy from newegg.com.

I only need the computer, NO monitor or peripherals, and I already have Windows 7 Home Premium 64 EN.

Most important usage is gaming at high settings. When playing with friends, I often host game servers, and will keep my computer on for long periods of time.

Computer should be silent, NOT look like a monster, stable and power efficient if possible.

I will only do a little bit of overclocking, not pushing the limits. Multi-GPU is acceptable, but not preferred.

Thank you.
 

g-unit1111

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Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($425.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($425.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower Case ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE90 V2 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2000.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-08 12:30 EDT-0400)

I would heavily suggest looking at getting a 1440P display with the difference - that would be a very wise investment, you can run your existing monitor alongside it.
 
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Dark Lord of Tech

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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 ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card ($1024.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2480.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-08 12:52 EDT-0400)
 

Nathan89

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@g-unit1111
Cant immediately see anything disconcerning about this, and good price.
If someone could comment on it, good or bad it would be helpful.

@SR-71 Blackbird
Isn't it bad to have only one stick of ram, vs two?
The Cooler Master HAF X looks like a monster to me.

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What are your thoughts on the Fractal Design Define R4?
I think its good looking, but worried about airflow maybe.
 

g-unit1111

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I definitely agree about the RAM but what do you want to know - like how good the graphics are or something else along those lines?

The Define R4 is among the best cases out there right now.
 

Fangoooo

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($136.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($673.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($154.78 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1954.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-08 13:26 EDT-0400)
 

Nathan89

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Jul 8, 2013
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If the Define R4 is good as you say, I will take that, as I think it will look more pleasing.

I'm not sure what I want to know. If someone had said "This build looks good", it would be enough :] But I guess as long as no one else posts otherwise, I will order tomorrow.
 

Dark Lord of Tech

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card ($1023.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($110.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2174.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-08 13:34 EDT-0400)
 

g-unit1111

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I don't know how many times I have to point this out but I will every single time: extra thermal compound is a complete waste of money! No matter how much you spend on a rig!

I'm not sure what I want to know. If someone had said "This build looks good", it would be enough :] But I guess as long as no one else posts otherwise, I will order tomorrow.

As far as graphics go a dual GTX 770 SLI setup is about as good as it gets right now - it even beats the $1K GTX Titan for less money. You don't need an i7 or 16GB of RAM for gaming. The PSU I included is among the best on the market.