Looking for a gaming computer 1500-2000 USD

Your budget is way more than adequate for a great build with some money left over.
I would like 2 monitors, what would you recommend.
Opinions will vary widely on this question, as they always do here.

I like Intel CPUs and would lean toward a mid range 1150 socket CPU and ASRock/MSI motherboard with 8GB ram, an SSD for the OS and apps/games (don't go crazy but stick with quality: Samsung, Intel, Crucial), a larger storage HDD (like 1-2TB), a very good quality PSU, whatever case suits you, inexpensive CD/DVD drive, and whatever video card you can afford from the latest BEST FOR THE MONEY.

If you need the miscellaneous stuff like KB, mouse, and monitor think about a nice big fast 24 inch. I still like Windows 7 and it is still more compatible with software than 8.

Good luck.

Any halfway decent graphic card will support two. I use three 27 inch Dell IPS monitors, but that is probably out of your budget -- go with two good 24 inch like these ASUS. Once you use two monitors it is hard to go back.

Are you in the US outside of California? I ask because I order most parts from Newegg in California (and out of state there is no sales tax from Newegg), although I also use Amazon if they are cheaper on a particular item even though they charge sales tax on me in Texas.

How soon do you want to build? And how about a target of $1350 for the computer (plus $350 for the monitors)?

I would go with a pair of THESE on sale at $150 each free shipping.

For a parts list take a look at THIS ARTICLE particularly the $1000 build, which will be a little cheaper now so you can upgrade the graphics. I would probably substitute an Intel i5-4430 use the heat sink/fan that come with it since you won't overclock, use G.Skill memory 8Gb, and an ASRock or MSI Z87 board.

One key is to buy a good quality power supply. For a storage drive, Newegg has a 2TB SEAGATE DRIVE for only $85. They also have a bunch of good power supplies on sale -- just check their web site latest email deals HERE.

If he's going for 2-3 monitors I would suggest at least a 4gb GPU or to future proof his rig. Also for the price of the 7979Ghz edition i'd rather go with the GTX 770 SC (either windforce edition or EVGA) Case wise i'd spend a bit more for the HAF X and get a lot more.

I'd honestly recommend getting 1 monitor first and see how you like it and add more later. I'd suggest an IPS monitor a bit more expensive but more quality than the others. If you want as well 120hz monitor would be nice if you're playing a lot of FPS games. If FPS games aren't your focus than IPS is the way to go.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mCxJ

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mCDv) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mCDv/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mCDv/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $199.99 @ Microcenter
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extreme6) | $174.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9) | $70.33 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd128bw) | $136.97 @ Outlet PC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $64.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp43777kr) | $499.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-sgc5000wkwn1) | $129.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx) | $89.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $17.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $90.91 @ Amazon
**Monitor** | [Dell U2312HM 23.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/dell-monitor-4691253) | $204.34 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1757.47
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-31 06:35 EDT-0400 |

That's what I came up with. Gives you the flexibility to go 2-3 monitors in the future with a 4gb GPU. Power supply that can handle SLI if needed. Much better cooling system if you want to overclock your system.

Also heres an IPS monitor that I found

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260055

If he's going for 2-3 monitors I would suggest at least a 4gb GPU or to future proof his rig. Also for the price of the 7979Ghz edition i'd rather go with the GTX 770 SC (either windforce edition or EVGA) Case wise i'd spend a bit more for the HAF X and get a lot more.

I'd honestly recommend getting 1 monitor first and see how you like it and add more later. I'd suggest an IPS monitor a bit more expensive but more quality than the others. If you want as well 120hz monitor would be nice if you're playing a lot of FPS games. If FPS games aren't your focus than IPS is the way to go.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mCxJ

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mCDv) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mCDv/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1mCDv/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $199.99 @ Microcenter
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extreme6) | $174.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9) | $70.33 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd128bw) | $136.97 @ Outlet PC
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $64.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-04gp43777kr) | $499.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-sgc5000wkwn1) | $129.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1750bbefx) | $89.99 @ NCIX US
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $17.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $90.91 @ Amazon
**Monitor** | [Dell U2312HM 23.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/dell-monitor-4691253) | $204.34 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1757.47
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-31 06:35 EDT-0400 |

That's what I came up with. Gives you the flexibility to go 2-3 monitors in the future with a 4gb GPU. Power supply that can handle SLI if needed. Much better cooling system if you want to overclock your system.

Also heres an IPS monitor that I found

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824260055

If you won't be overlocking than you shouldn't get a K series. That's what it's meant for. I'd suggest thinking about overclocking in the future.. Also you can just swap that cooling for anything really. Build is still solid and very future proof if you actually read through it but good luck..

I think this is close to what you want to spend, this is similar to what I went with for my build. The Asus monitor has the fast response time you're looking for in a gaming monitor, with a smaller cheaper Acer monitor for your other stuff that you want to do. That CM case you posted is more than big enough for everything you're going to put in it, it's a huge full tower case.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case ($141.01 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.94 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.91 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1756.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-31 04:30 EDT-0400)

K series is the "unlocked" cpu. It gives you the ability to go above the base clock of the CPU. For instance 3570 or haswell equivalent have base clocks at 3.4ghz. The "K" series can make it go up to 4.0+. If you read through my first post for the rest of the items you'll under stand a bit more why I choose certain items.

Like I said before you go dual monitors i'd try single and then use your dads or an extra one to see how it feels. I for one have tried dual monitors and literally hated it. To each there own though. Also I'd go to a local computer store and take a look at there monitors and see what they have. See which one is best for you. I wouldn't buy there though just see what you like and go from there.

Looks good and honestly you can go with the Hyper evo 212 as the CPU cooler for now and upgrade later on if you want to start overlocking your CPU more and more. That's up to you either choice is a good one. Also for a case have you looked at the Cooler Master HAF X? Pretty neat case.