Buying a new 2000$ gaming pc - need advice!

arigold · Feb 13, 2014

Hello,
I need some help: I'm looking to buy a new gaming pc, and the budget is up to 2000$
I already have a monitor, hard drive, mouse, keyboard, DVD and headphones.
The main demand is gaming and some photoshop etc..
I'm using a 1920 x 1080 asus monitor. Regarding a GPU - I thought about R9 290X or GTX 780 Ti. I should also mention that I might want bf4 and the 290x comes with a bf4 copy... so its a plus.
So far I came up with:
CPU: i7 4770k
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
MoBo: Asus Z87-K or X79
GPU: R9 290x or gtx 780 ti
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz 16GB
Power Supply: ?

Thanks alot

Daviiiddd · Feb 13, 2014

With the specs you've provided you'll need a 750w power supply as a minimum (this is based on having 4 fans in your case, a dvd reader/writer and a hdd) so I'd suggest getting a 1kw PSU.

In regards to your GPU I'd recommend a GTX 780 Ti (if thats what you meant by TGX), I have a GTX 760 and I have no problems with it at all. Its also cheaper than the R9 290X which is a plus.

Hope this helped.

HiTechObsessed · Feb 13, 2014

I went a different way, but take a look and see what you think. The pair of 780s will dominate a single 780 Ti and 290x, plus will look badass with the watercooler and the 350d with a window

However, 780 SLI, 780 Ti and 290x are all overkill for 1080p lol

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.89 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1904.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-13 15:10 EST-0500)

HiTechObsessed · Feb 13, 2014

Daviiiddd :

A 1,000w PSU is EXTREME overkill for a single card setup. 1,000w is overkill for SLI 780 Tis with an overclocked FX-8350 lol A good 600w PSU would easily power any single GPU setup.

JP7PlaysMC · Feb 13, 2014

arigold :

I can tell you that the 780 ti is better than the r9, by far. Here you go if you don't believe me, http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-290X-vs-GeForce-GTX-780-Ti even a regular 780 beats it http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-290X-vs-GeForce-GTX-780. Hope I helped!

P.S. Power supply go with a Corsair, and it must be 700+ W.

DonnyTechMaster · Feb 13, 2014

As far as performance goes the two cards are relatively equal with the Nvidia card having a slight edge. However AMD cards do tend to be at a good value price wise, so I guess it depends on what you are looking for. I personally would get the AMD card because I am a sucker for a good deal

As for a power supply, you could get away with a 600watt PSU, but I would go for a 700watt just to be safe (also keep in mind that PSU's degrade over time and don't put out as much power).

arigold · Feb 13, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

I went a different way, but take a look and see what you think. The pair of 780s will dominate a single 780 Ti and 290x, plus will look badass with the watercooler and the 350d with a window

However, 780 SLI, 780 Ti and 290x are all overkill for 1080p lol

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.89 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1904.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-13 15:10 EST-0500)

What if I'll upgrade my monitor in a year or so? thanks!

HiTechObsessed · Feb 13, 2014

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7492/the-geforce-gtx-780-ti-review/15

The 780 Ti at full system load draws 375w max in Crysis 3. A 600w power supply from a good brand is plenty to last for years. You could SLI with a 750w and still be perfectly fine.

vmN · Feb 13, 2014

Incase you don't want a manlet case this is a better build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($489.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1976.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-13 15:20 EST-0500)

Daviiiddd · Feb 13, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

JP7PlaysMC :

I'm basing it off Asus' website http://i.imgur.com/FSuJBFd.png

If you think its wrong please get in contact with them and help them sort it out but even if it is overkill you can limit it on the bios so you dont waste power.

HiTechObsessed · Feb 13, 2014

arigold, the pair of 780s in SLI will easily handle any monitor, aside from 4k. You could get a 1440p or 1600p monitor and get amazing performance

Or you could get another pair of 1080p screens and run in Surround with great performance

vmN · Feb 13, 2014

Please, if you really are in doubt ask.
That is a "idiot proof".

2 sec gonna make a single GPU build and explain why you wont need freaking 750w.

HiTechObsessed · Feb 13, 2014

Power supply calculators are pretty much always overstated, the ASUS one in particular. 750w from a bad manufacturer might be needed, but a quality unit from Antec, Corsair, SeaSonic or XFX will easily handle it.

The test I just linked you easily show how 750w would handle a pair of 780 Ti's in SLI, drawing under 600w total. I understand PSUs degrade over time, which is why I recommended an 850w PSU, and why I always recommend a quality over quantity manufacturer.

vmN · Feb 13, 2014

Single GPU setup-
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 480GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($259.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1842.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-13 15:29 EST-0500)

arigold · Feb 14, 2014

vmN :

Single GPU setup-
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Trident X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 480GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($259.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1842.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-13 15:29 EST-0500)

Is the Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard a good choice?

vmN · Feb 14, 2014

arigold · Feb 14, 2014

Can you guys help me understand why the gtx 780 ti is a waste for a 1080p monitor?
Thanks

Au_equus · Feb 14, 2014

It's not. Depends what your settings are.

arigold · Feb 14, 2014

Au_equus :

What do you mean? The settings of the monitor or the game?

Au_equus · Feb 14, 2014

Yeah, after using them when I first started building PCs, never touched those PSU calculators, unless I need a good laugh. Please stay away from FD's design series as they focus on sound dampening rather than cooling, which is what you're going to need with a high end gpu(s). If you like FD's design, focus on their Arc series, like the Arc Midi R2.

Au_equus · Feb 14, 2014

The game. If you're planning on ultra settings and maxed out anti-aliasing, then its not overkill.

arigold · Feb 14, 2014

Au_equus :

Okay

And regarding the CPU - is it overkill? Will the i5 suffice?

Au_equus · Feb 14, 2014

at that price range? no. just make sure you use a proper cooler, like the noctua NH-d14 or a corsair H100i

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