A good PC build for 2500$ - 3000$

Escavior · Nov 11, 2013

Hi guys.... I am helping my cousin to build a gaming PC . He wants to play hardcore games such as Crisis 3 , Battlefield 3/4 , Far Cry 3 , etc. with Ultra or Very High Resolution. In short he wants a gaming beast with excellent silence.

I don't have much knowledge about PC hardware. But , I have tried a build for him..... Please check whether it is a good build or I should get some changes in it.

Processor - Intel i7 4770k haswell cpu

Mobo - Asus Sabertooth Z87

Graphics - EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Graphics Card

Memory RAM - Corsair Vengeance [ CMZ16GX3M2A2400C10] 16GB [2X8GB] 2400MHz

HDD - WD Caviar Black 2TB Internal Hard Drive

SSD - Intel 520 Series 240GB SSD

PSU - Corsair AX860 [860W] Power supply unit

CPU cooler - Corsair H100i Liquid CPU cooler

CPU Case - Fractal Design Define R4 / XL R2 Black Pearl [Please Suggest Me Here]

DVD Writer - Samsung Internal DVD writer Black SH-224BB/BEBE

Monitor - Samsung S27A950 Series 9 27 Inch 69cm 3D LED Monitor

Mouse - Razer DeathAdder 2013 USB Optical Mouse

Keyboard - Filco Majestouch Cherry MX Brown 104 key Stealth printed mech keyboard

Speakers - JBL Jembe BT 2 Channel Multimedia Speakers [Please Suggest Me Here]

Head Set - Logitech G230 Stereo Gaming Headset

Webcam - Logitech HD Pro C920

Please also suggest me whether I need a sound card or not. And if yes , please suggest me a good one

Help me to improve this build [Case/Speakers] and even other components if needed.

Thanks !!

DevinC · Nov 11, 2013

Only thing I might recommend with stuff you already have picked is maybe changing the motherboard to and Asus maximus vi formula or extreme, still completely compatible. As for case, I'd say any full tower that looks pleasing to your eyes, I went with a Thermaltake Level 10 GT. Also, for speakers, I went with the logitech z906 system a couple years ago and still love them.

Drew010 · Nov 11, 2013

Honestly that build is pretty much perfect for that price point. I assume that he is going to be overclocking, and you have a sufficient cooler and PSU to overclock both your CPU and GPU. As for the case, either of those will work just fine, although personally with a build like that I would suggest a Corsair 750D, just in going with the theme of Corsair, and I consider it a very nice case for a pretty high end build. As for the speakers, I would go with any 2 channel set that fits in the budget, those aren't really that important, especially if you are getting a headset for use while gaming.

The only suggestion I would make would be to get some Noctua fans for the H100i as the stock fans are VERY loud, and you specified you wanted quietness in your build. Another suggestion for fans would be Corsair SP 120 quiet editions as well.

legokill101 · Nov 11, 2013

here is a nice one that while it does not include acessories is one heck of a build for the pc part http://pcpartpicker.com/p/20J6x

Escavior · Nov 11, 2013

DevinC :

I guess VI Formula is better because it has covering on it and more 3.0 ports....

Escavior · Nov 11, 2013

I don't think my cousin will like more speakers... He just wants 2 speakers for him as he won't use them for a long time. He already chose a headset.

legokill101 · Nov 11, 2013

for quailty although they are a bit pricey the audioengine a2s are suposed to be really good

BuzzKenway · Nov 11, 2013

i5 4770k
Asus Maximus VI Formula
Cosair Vengeance 16giga RAM
Cosair H100i or NZXT Kraklin x80
NZXT Phantom 630 case
Asus Geforce Gtx 780 Ti
CM Storm Quickfire Ultimate keybo
750 watts psu will be fine if u not plan to SLI

Escavior · Nov 11, 2013

Drew010 :

Honestly that build is pretty much perfect for that price point. I assume that he is going to be overclocking, and you have a sufficient cooler and PSU to overclock both your CPU and GPU. As for the case, either of those will work just fine, although personally with a build like that I would suggest a Corsair 750D, just in going with the theme of Corsair, and I consider it a very nice case for a pretty high end build. As for the speakers, I would go with any 2 channel set that fits in the budget, those aren't really that important, especially if you are getting a headset for use while gaming.

The only suggestion I would make would be to get some Noctua fans for the H100i as the stock fans are VERY loud, and you specified you wanted quietness in your build. Another suggestion for fans would be Corsair SP 120 quiet editions as well.

ok.... i will add a few more fans.....

Escavior · Nov 11, 2013

BuzzKenway :

i think i will change 780 to 780 ti and sabertooth to VI formula but i am good with my keyboard since it looks a bit different and the print will remain on it for much long time. Also , i think i will go with fractal design because it looks more better to me and specially , my cousin wants it.

Escavior · Nov 11, 2013

Drew010 :

Honestly that build is pretty much perfect for that price point. I assume that he is going to be overclocking, and you have a sufficient cooler and PSU to overclock both your CPU and GPU. As for the case, either of those will work just fine, although personally with a build like that I would suggest a Corsair 750D, just in going with the theme of Corsair, and I consider it a very nice case for a pretty high end build. As for the speakers, I would go with any 2 channel set that fits in the budget, those aren't really that important, especially if you are getting a headset for use while gaming.

The only suggestion I would make would be to get some Noctua fans for the H100i as the stock fans are VERY loud, and you specified you wanted quietness in your build. Another suggestion for fans would be Corsair SP 120 quiet editions as well.

so u mean to say i should change the H100i 's fans . And definitely the PC will be overclocked for gaming.

Drew010 · Nov 11, 2013

Escavior :

Drew010 :

so u mean to say i should change the H100i 's fans . And definitely the PC will be overclocked for gaming.

Correct, just replace those fans with some aftermarket ones i.e. Corsair SP 120's or Noctua F12's

Escavior · Nov 12, 2013

Drew010 :

Escavior :

Correct, just replace those fans with some aftermarket ones i.e. Corsair SP 120's or Noctua F12's

I will go with corsair .........

BuzzKenway · Nov 12, 2013

Escavior :

yeah change to Gtx 780 TI . Also a Cosair TX650 V2 will be enough for the built I mentioned and ur other stuff such as fans drivers etc .

Computer Peripherals its ur choice

i just suggested one for you .

Hope I helped you

Escavior · Nov 14, 2013

BuzzKenway :

Escavior :

yeah change to Gtx 780 TI . Also a Cosair TX650 V2 will be enough for the built I mentioned and ur other stuff such as fans drivers etc .

Computer Peripherals its ur choice

i just suggested one for you .

Hope I helped you

So u think 650 watts is enough.... i guess then i will change to 700 or 750 just to be on safer side..... Because i feel 650 wont be sufficient..... since he is going to SLI and overclock cpu and gpu [i guess thats the right term]

genz · Nov 14, 2013

Escavior :

Nowhere near. Go with 800 to be safe. Another GPU usually adds 200watt to your max load and you want headroom left over for your OC to be stable. I always say that if you plan to OC your GPU you want to have a LOT fo spare power as PSU demand does up much faster than if you OC a CPU.

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