$2000 High-end Gaming Computer Build

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Hello everyone, I've been wanting to build a solid high end gaming machine for years and finally my budget permits me to build a great machine. I've looked though parts and picked out what I want but I'm not fully sure if everything works together, if there are better priced parts with similar specs, or even if I'm missing anything. Thanks for any help, it's really appreciated.

Approximate Purchase Date: Within a month

Budget Range: $2000; After Rebates; Before shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, video watching, surfing the web, programming

Are you buying a monitor: No

Parts to Upgrade: All components (No keyboard, mouse, or monitor needed)

Do you need to buy OS: Yes, preferably Windows 7

Preferred Website for Parts: Newegg.ca

Location:Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Parts Preferences: Going for an Intel CPU, I prefer cooler master cases, and I trust asus.

Overclocking: Not immediately but plan to in the future

SLI or Crossfire: Not getting 2 GPUs at first but may expand in the future.

Your Monitor Resolution: 1440x900

Additional Comments: I'd like the system to run very cool with relatively low noise levels. I play a large variety of games but a few of the main ones would be: WoW, Starcraft 2, The Total War series, The Witcher, Men of War, Civ 5, etc.

Why Are You Upgrading: I want a dedicated desktop to handle all my entertainment needs and to play around with.

Parts already picked out:

CPU - Intel Core i7-4770K Haswell 3.5GHz LGA 1150 84W Quad-Core http://

GPU - ASUS GTX770-DC2OC-2GD5 GeForce GTX 770 2GB 256-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0
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Motherboard - ASUS MAXIMUS VI HERO LGA 1150 Intel Z87 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
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RAM - G.SKILL Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C10D-16GTX
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Case - Cooler Master HAF X - High Air Flow Full Tower Computer Case with Windowed Side Panel and USB 3.0 Ports
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HDD - Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM001 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive
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SSD - SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD128BW 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
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Power Supply - Rosewill SilentNight-500 500W Continuous @50°C, Intel Haswell Ready, 80 PLUS PLATINUM, ATX12V v2.31 & EPS12V v2.92, SLI/CrossFire Ready, Fan-less Active PFC Power Supply
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DVD/CD Drive - ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM
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Wifi Network Adapter - Rosewill RNX-N300X IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 PCI Wireless Adapter (2T3R) Up to 300Mbps Wireless Download Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP, WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK (TKIP and AES) Vista/Win7
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Alternate CPU Fan/Heatsink - Cooler Master Hyper 101i - CPU Cooler with Dual Direct Contact Heatpipes - Intel Version
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OS - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
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Jacob McIntosh

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.98 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI IMPACT Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($121.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.47 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($769.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.98 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1937.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 16:09 EST-0500)
 
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babachicken

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how do yo get the pc part picker thing there??????
 
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Jacob McIntosh

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Unless you are going into 3D rendering, you won't need an i7's hyper threading, so you can save $100 on the CPU. The i5 and i7 gaming performance difference is about 1-2 fps. I went with a mini ITX build because they are usually quieter, and the water cooling because that it much quieter. If it is still too loud, you can replace the case fans that CM gives you with something like the Noctua fans.
 
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Click on BBCode Markup (at the top of the page, next to the save button, and then it will load for a few seconds, then just copy and paste.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($357.98 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.06 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($163.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($549.00 @ Canada Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.87 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1689.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 16:16 EST-0500)
 
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Jacob McIntosh

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With some tweaking, I have this setup as well. This one includes a i7, but a lesser motherboard. If it were me, I would go with this build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.98 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: Asus H87I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($121.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.47 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($769.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1952.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 16:18 EST-0500)
 
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he doesnt need a 780ti, for the performance it gives over a 780, and the price increase is just too much. and my build has everything he needs at just over $1600
 
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Josh McInstosh is putting together a Frankenstien. Stay away from the Cooler Master Elite 120. With the Components you have is a HOT BOX. Be WArned. As marc79 can't pair a K CPU with that H87 Board and you won't be able to SLI on that case either.
 
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Jacob McIntosh

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Sorry guys. I didn't even notice that it was not a Z87 board.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($119.98 @ Best Buy)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87E-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($121.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($86.47 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($769.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2017.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 16:53 EST-0500)
 
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Wow thanks for all the quick responses everyone. I'm taking a look at all the posted options now, my only problem is that some are using the US part picker so the prices/locations are a little off for me. I'm from Canada so if you could use Canadian sources for the parts Jacob that would be a tremendous help. I really like what I'm seeing so far, I'm glad I asked here!
 
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Not sure why people are suggesting mini ITX builds.

For the target resolution, even a GTX 770 will max out everything OP named, my suggestion would be to include a Full HD monitor in the budget along with a GTX 780.

So, this would be my suggestion:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Memory Express)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($85.33 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($539.75 @ Vuugo)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($86.60 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.87 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($189.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1815.57
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 17:08 EST-0500)
 
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hoho
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($357.98 @ Amazon Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.06 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($163.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($549.00 @ Canada Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.87 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($294.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1983.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 17:11 EST-0500)
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($164.04 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($810.35 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($12.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master K280 ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($114.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($18.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $2011.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 17:15 EST-0500)
 
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How does this look? I mixed and matched a few things. Thanks again for all the help!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.06 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($163.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($549.00 @ Canada Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($93.87 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($189.00 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1933.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-27 19:18 EST-0500)
 
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yay that is my build just tweaked a bit
 
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Good that you take the advice on the i5 as it is sufficient for gaming.

I would probably downgrade the RAM back to 8GB.

Glad to see you choose the Crucial m500 as SSD, they're the best bang for buck out there.

Also, as you're prepared to spend a little more on the PSU, I suggest this unit instead, much better quality and it will support another GPU in the future if you decide to add it:

Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($134.99 @ NCIX)

With that said, you're good to go, enjoy!
 
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