What is the best gaming computer i can build for $2500? Please quick answer!

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Zakary13

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I have been trying to research all the parts and build it myself but I simply have no idea what I'm doing. If i could get builds around $2500 and explained how well that computer would run games i would be very grateful! if possible i would like to be able to run most games on ultra.

I have a $2500 spending limit, i would like to get the best specs i possibly can for this much. If you could build one for this much and show me the specs i would appreciate it tremendously.

I would really prefer using cyber power to build it.
 
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No worries, you asked for the best you can get for $2,500, G-unit offered a build, you replied, "Is this the best....." , just tried to improve on it while keeping the budget in mind, better CPU, bettr mobo, better GPU, better cooling, better DRAM and saved money in places like the case....


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Does that $2500 include monitor/keyboard/mouse/OS? Because if not the system will look completely different. Maybe something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 3.0 Extreme 99.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($173.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector 150 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($130.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower Case ($167.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($163.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($24.29 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1943.65
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-09 21:21 EST-0500)

Then add whatever monitor, keyboard, and mouse you want.
 
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The 2500 would include the mouse and keyboard and whatever audio but not a monitor. These specs are the best i could get with my budget?
 
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The only way you could go up from a GTX 780TI would be to add a second and the power supply I recommend would allow you to do so.
 
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Up the CPU to the 4770K, lose the water cooling and go with a Hyper 212 EVO or a Phantek, change the mobo to the Asus Hero (has the ROG FX sound on board), the case to the HAF 912, the DRAM to 16GB of Trident X 2400/10 and still under budget, keyboard /mouse are a person preference type thing - also I'd go with the Asus 780TI
 
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Okay dude thank you, would these specs allow me to upgrade in the future? Also would i have to buy these parts individually, or is there somewhere I could get them all at once with someone to construct it for me?
 
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Why would i do these things?
sorry man im clueless about this stuff
 
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No worries, you asked for the best you can get for $2,500, G-unit offered a build, you replied, "Is this the best....." , just tried to improve on it while keeping the budget in mind, better CPU, bettr mobo, better GPU, better cooling, better DRAM and saved money in places like the case....


 
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Alright dude thank you very much this helps incredibly
 
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The only North American website that I know of that will assemble the parts for you is ncix.com but you have to pay a small processing fee. Otherwise you'll most likely have to get someone to construct it for you.
 
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This is for you bro

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nzQFK8) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nzQFK8/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i74790k) | $339.99 @ Amazon
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h100i) | $89.99 @ Best Buy
**Motherboard** | [Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-maximusviihero) | $211.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy16gx3m2a2133c11r) | $169.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7te500lw) | $267.83 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st3000dm001) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-03gp42883kr) | $702.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-760twhite) | $185.99 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx750m) | $78.24 @ Amazon
**Keyboard** | [Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-keyboard-ch9000011na) |-
**Mouse** | [SteelSeries Sensei Pro MLG Edition Wired Laser Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/steelseries-mouse-62153) | $59.99 @ Best Buy
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $2216.98
 
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If you have already built your PC, you should have waited....

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($422.98 @ Newegg Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Glacer 240L 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($139.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI X99S Gaming 7 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($323.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($277.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Plextor M6e 256GB PCI-E Solid State Drive ($288.41 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($702.84 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($139.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.95 @ Vuugo)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.95 @ Vuugo)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series SP120 Quiet Edition (2-Pack) 37.9 CFM 120mm Fans ($34.99 @ Memory Express)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($36.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $2475.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-21 10:06 EDT-0400
 
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