New gaming build under $2,200 need advice

daman · Mar 18, 2014

OK guys I have some money and want a new build however this is a lot of cash to throw down so I want it to be perfect. I will be running 3 monitors Asus VG278HE 27" 144hz. I will not be over clocking. Games I will be playing Wildstar/Destiny/Titanfall/CallofDuty/ and more. I will be doing SLI how ever I would like to buy the 2nd GPU at a later time.

Some parts I want to use
CPU I7 4770
Mobo ???
GPU GTX 780TI
PSU ??? Full Modular
RAM 8gig 1600
SSD Samsung 840 pro 256g
Case Corsair 760T Full Tower
CD/DVD drive ???
OS Windows 7 or 8?? Whats better?
Also is there a monitor stand that could hold all 3 monitors?

If you were me how would you build this?

3Dns · Mar 18, 2014

You already have those 3 monitors ? Or you wanna make a 2.200$ build including them ?

daman · Mar 18, 2014

3Dns :

Oh sorry I will be getting them on a different budget so $2,200 is just for computer.

HiTechObsessed · Mar 18, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($124.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1979.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 13:01 EDT-0400)

seekheart · Mar 18, 2014

you could also just get an asus z87 Pro for the board. I have it on mine and it works sweet!

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1937.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 13:03 EDT-0400)

3Dns · Mar 18, 2014

Ok here is mu suggestion.

First of all Corsair 760T is not out yet but i find it in newegg.
Second. Take the 4770k it only cost 7$ more.
Third. I Suggest you 2xR9 290 Crossfire. Will give you better perfomance in tripple monitor gaming in this range of budget.
Four. I Add you 16GB Ram because you need them with tripple monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($494.86 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($494.86 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: Corsair 760T http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139034 ($179.00 @ Newegg.com)
Total: $2184.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 13:03 EDT-0400)

maddogfargo · Mar 18, 2014

HiTechObsessed :

3Dns :

These are both really good builds. I particularly like the H100i.

For dual high end GPUs you definitely want at least an FX-8350 or i7 4770k to drive them properly.

In fact, if you can swing the extra $220 or so in your budget, I'd suggest you look at a 6 core Intel if possible. Considring the investment you're about to make it might be a good move for the longevity of your new build.

That's about the only thing I would change here.

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

Here is dual 780's build if you can go for 2300$ you can add better cooler and HDD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
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 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2189.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 13:17 EDT-0400)

daman · Mar 18, 2014

3Dns :

maddogfargo :

Thanks guys I do see a few things I don't I will need a $100 Cpu cooler. I would rather pick the CM 212 also I will only need 1 HDD not 2. Do you think I would need to go 3way SLI down the road? So you think Windows 8.1 is the way to go?

verma1891 · Mar 18, 2014

Since you wont be overclocking-
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.68 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.28 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($709.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($709.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $2385.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 13:22 EDT-0400)
Stretch your budget a bit more and you will have SLI right from the start.

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

And here is LGA2011 build as mentioned before 6-Core Ivy-Bridge-E will last veeerrrryyyy long time

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4930K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($576.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($229.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($156.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2187.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 13:23 EDT-0400)

daman · Mar 18, 2014

Ahmadjon :

I think I'm going to stick to the 4770, but thanks for the info also to keep my fps up with 3 monitors do you think I would need to go 3 video cards or would 2 be ok? Will these $100 PSUs be ok I really want a top on the line PSU

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

Two video cards should be OK and XFX PSU's are top quality ones!

daman · Mar 18, 2014

Ahmadjon :

850W PSU will be enough for SLI GTX 780ti lots of case fans and lights?

3Dns · Mar 18, 2014

I Think with my build with 2xR9 290 you can have a smooth 60+ fps in tripple monitor ultra settings. I dont think a single 780 ti can handle ultra settings 60+ fps in triple monitor 144hz.
Also i dont think you can play Titanfall ultra in tripple monitor with 8GB ram its risky. Thats why i suggest you 16.

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

3Dns :

Last he asked about two way or three way SLI and two 780 in SLI will handle 3 monitor setup
but you're right two 290X would be better for multi monitor setup

daman · Mar 18, 2014

Thank you everyone for the help and ideas so far this is what I am looking at.

CPU I7 4770k
MoBo MSI G45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693
GPU MSI GTX 780TI http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127770
PSU Still cant decide
RAM 16G http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231568
SSD 840 Evo 250g http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147248
HDD 1T Seagate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840
Case Still cant decide. I wanted the 760T but I see it dont come out for a month
OS Windows 8.1
CPU Cooler CM 212 Evo http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099

Price is at 1,729 from newegg

What about a good monitor stand that can hold 3 27inch monitors?

daman · Mar 18, 2014

Ahmadjon :

3Dns :

Last he asked about two way or three way SLI and two 780 in SLI will handle 3 monitor setup
but you're right two 290X would be better for multi monitor setup

Why/How would it be better?

3Dns · Mar 18, 2014

daman :

In triple monitor you need more GPU Ram.
A single 780ti got only 3GB which is good for single/double monitor in ultra. But in triple monitor if you wanna reach ultra settings 60+ fps you need more ram so...
8GB Vram in GPU is more than enough for everything in future.

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

3Dns :

daman :

In triple monitor you need more GPU Ram.
A single 780ti got only 3GB which is good for single/double monitor in ultra. But in triple monitor if you wanna reach ultra settings 60+ fps you need more ram so...
8GB Vram in GPU is more than enough for everything in future.

Bear also in mind that he wants triple 2560x1440!!!

daman · Mar 18, 2014

3Dns :

daman :

In triple monitor you need more GPU Ram.
A single 780ti got only 3GB which is good for single/double monitor in ultra. But in triple monitor if you wanna reach ultra settings 60+ fps you need more ram so...
8GB Vram in GPU is more than enough for everything in future.

Ok thanks I'll have to think on it. I went with AMD GPU 2 other times and did not have good experiences.

daman · Mar 18, 2014

Ahmadjon :

3Dns :

Bear also in mind that he wants triple 2560x1440!!!

No no just triple 1920/1080 27" 144hz Asus monitors

Ahmadjon · Mar 18, 2014

Ahh! anyway.

3Dns · Mar 18, 2014

Thats why i said he need 2xR9 290 and not a single 780ti.
You can get this resolution and 144hz in ultra in triple monitor with a single 780ti

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