Looking to build a gaming compuuter

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Hello,

I am interested in building a gaming computer and I am wondering if there is a website or any suggestions of what parts to get. Just counting the desktop alone, I am looking to spend around $2000 dollars overall. Any suggestions would be great!

So far I am eyeing this CPU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116941&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS051714&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS051714-_-EMC-051714-Index-_-ProcessorsDesktops-_-19116941-L05B

Would this be good or would I need ssomething better?
 
dont you want an unlocked version? i7 4770K

it is one of build example

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($158.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.18 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($169.99 @ Best Buy)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1645.09
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-20 02:13 EDT-0400)
 

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I am starting to do research now so I was unaware of a locked and unlocked versions of the CPU. Can you explain further? From the sounds of it, a locked cpu wouldn't be able to be overclocked?
 

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Thank you for the parts site and the suggestion on the CPU especially when it is now on sale for 320 at New Egg. I have a question: Looking at the parts site, there is a Intel i7-4820K LGA 2011 64 that is cheaper online overall and has a faster clock speed @ 3.7GHz. However, someone asked a question on Amazon.com whether or not the i7-4820K LGA 2011 64 is better than thentel Core i7-4770K. The answer is as follows:
Each processor has advantages over the other. Depending on what you plan to use your system for would determine which would be better for you.

The 4820k has more PCI-e bandwidth which will enable you to run more PCI-e cards at a higher bandwidth. It also possess quad channel memory capabilities which can increase the memory performance in some applications. The processor also has the lid soldered on so it will transfer heat better from the chip to the heatsink. Overall, it is a expensive platform.

The 4770k advantages are that it has a faster IPC, meaning that for each cycle of the processor, it will be faster. The difference isn't large, but it is there. The 4770k runs on a newer architecture names Haswell whereas the 4820k is the previous generation names Ivy-Bridge. The 1150 socket comes with a more updated chipset. Which means it will natively support more SATA3 and USB3 ports (depending on which chipset you choose, H81, Q85, Z87, etc). The motherboards are less money typically than the 2011 socket board.

The main advantage to go to the 2011 is the growth from a quad core with hyper-threading to a six core with hyper-threading. The typical user would never notice a difference. It is very likely that you will be more than happy with the 4770k system setup.

Hope that helps you out.

That said, what would be the better choice if I wish to upgrade the computer even further later on? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Thank you. I am contemplating which CPU to get - the 4820k or the 4770k, so that would be the first thing I would get. I should check this site if there are reviews of the CPU here. As for the graphics card, I agree. I read the newegg reviews regarding the Radeon graphics card that was suggested and I am a bit worry that there is 50/50 chance that it wouldn't work. I am also leaning more towards a Nvidia card from past experience, though if Radeon makes better cards this generation, I would go with them. I still have to do research on video cards.

As for the PSU and STT, I will look into it. Any ideas? I appreciate the help.
 

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What I'm doing is waiting for June's GPU and CPU reviews from Tom'sHardware, and then I will decide what to get.
As for PSU, you cant go wrong getting a good one. PSU is one of the most important things, if it fails your computer fails. Also, if you get a 700w+ PSU, you can always add a second GPU without having to worry about being constricted.

I'm still learning, there is a lot of people that know a lot more than me. But this are just some points people have told me when I was trying to put my $1400 system together (which I'm still fine tuning with the help of this community)
 

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Thanks. I went with the 4770K after seeing comparison reviews between it and the 4820k. The former is better for gaming. As for STT, what does that stands for?
 

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So I bought 4770K. Thank you, AMD Radeon for the initial parts list - I am currently using it as a guide to start off with. I am currently doing research on the parts listed and to see if I want to go with those, but so far, I think the parts list you provided is great since both the cpu and motherboard have rave reviews for gaming.
 

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No need of a 4770k for gaming , a 4670k would have been enough .

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige 60.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1667.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 03:25 EDT-0400)

That's if you want two 290's in sli for multi monitor gaming etc ..
But if you want to crossfire later then here's another build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige 60.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($134.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1402.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 03:26 EDT-0400)

it has 32gb of ram if you're doing professional stuff though i highly doubt you'll use all 32 gigs of ram
 
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Thanks. I am finding the reasoning of going with each components suggested to me. For instance, the Extreme4 over other motherboards - I don't blindly want to go with the ones suggested because I am learning in the process so when I build my next computer years later, I have a better grasp of what I want in a machine. I am currently going down the parts lists. So far, the 4770k suggested by AMD Radeon is a good choice since researching it, it is not only good for gaming, but also better than the other choice that was suggested to me. I did the research on it after AMD recommended it on his first post. That said, I am wondering why the Asrock Extreme4/6 z97 board would be better than say, the Fatality z97 boards from Asrock. The Fatality boards seem to be made for the gamers in mind.