2300$ gaming rig.

Jason Pham · Sep 25, 2013

This is what I got right now:

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=24002546

Can anyone make improvements? or let me know what i need to change. I want this computer to be SLI ready. 144hz monitor 24in Let me know. FIRST TIME BUILDER VERY NOOB. Trying to order only from new egg! thanks!

slomo4sho · Sep 25, 2013

Any particular reason why you are spending $400 on a PLX motherboard but only have 1 GPU?

Jason Pham · Sep 25, 2013

That's where i need help

slomo4sho :

slomo4sho · Sep 25, 2013

This would be my recommendation based on your Newegg build budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($185.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($225.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($567.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $2599.47

Jason Pham · Sep 25, 2013

Could we switch out those radeon GPU for GTX?

slomo4sho :

This would be my recommendation based on your Newegg build budget:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($185.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($225.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill THOR V2 ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($567.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $2599.47

slomo4sho · Sep 25, 2013

The board does support 4 way crossfire or 2 way sli. However, the 7970s are a better value than 770s which would add another $200 to the budget and would require you to drop back down to a 1080P display.

Jason Pham · Sep 25, 2013

for gaming wouldn't you want a monitor with higher refresh rates?

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rflulling · Sep 25, 2013

Aren't there issues with ATI cards supporting Direct X 11? I thought i read that support wont be available any time soon. There was something else too.

Don't get me wrong, I like ATI. But there is always something they messed up and never seem to fix. They always seem to be a step behind with the driver support too.

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