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Budget Range: $2000 but if justified, I can go a little higher

System Usage: Gaming, Streaming, Browsing

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Parts to Upgrade: Everything except keyboard, mouse and OS. I have two 1TB 7200RPM Seagate's so I won't need those but will want an SSD.

Do you need to buy OS: No

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Parts Preferences: Always had Intel CPU's and NVIDIA GPU's, but not set in stone

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Additional Comments: Currently have a dual monitor setup but they're kinda old so I'd like to replace them with 2 new ones if it can be worked into the budget given. Would like the case to be black. As mentioned above, I have a keyboard, mouse, OS and two HDD's but would like an SSD to go with them. I will need everything else.

Why Are You Upgrading: Current system is about 4 years old and solid, but looking to go with something new.

A little behind on the current technology but I'm essentially looking for the best build I can get within the budget given, minus the parts I already have. Thanks for the help.
 
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Case - $150.00 - Phanteks Luxe Black http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854007
PSU - $125.00 - EVGA SuperNova G2 850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438018

MoBo - $380.00 - MSI Z97 GD65 Combo http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1750592
CPU - $0.00 - Intel i5-4690k

GPU - $630.00 - MSI 780 3 GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127770
10% off w/ promo code BKFFSN98, ends 9/2

RAM $150.00 Mushkin DDR3-2133 CAS 9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226420

Cooler - $140.00 - Swiftech H220-X...
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.20 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($187.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card ($679.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower Case ($175.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($157.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($105.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2024.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($609.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2006.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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If you dont mind waiting for the 800 series gpu's I would go with that. I wasnt sure what kind of monitors you wanted so i put two 144hz monitors which will be great for gaming.
 
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I would recommend cutting cost on parts like pc case and not getting optical drive, then use that money towards 780ti rather than 780. That is if he doesnt want my advice on waiting for x99 platform
 
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Since you want two monitors, here.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.20 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($187.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($499.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 630 (Gunmetal) ATX Full Tower Case ($175.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($157.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($105.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($105.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1950.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-29 22:24 EDT-0400
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($62.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($408.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.09 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.09 @ Amazon)
Total: $1765.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Blazingly fast processor, RAM, SSD and graphics card for gaming and streaming simultaneously. With 2 of the monitors I consider the best bang for buck, these are truly great monitors, although this is just my opinion.
 
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Why would you recommend him an i5 processor when his budget can easily afford an i7 for better experience?
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($62.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Dual Classified ACX Video Card ($679.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.09 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($269.09 @ Amazon)
Total: $2132.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-29 22:28 EDT-0400
 
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I know just a little about the x99 platform but imagine it would be crazy expensive. What would the benefits be to waiting and how much would I have to change with the builds to work it into the budget?

I appreciate all the builds you guys are recommending.
 
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Case - $150.00 - Phanteks Luxe Black http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854006
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811854007
PSU - $125.00 - EVGA SuperNova G2 850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817438018

MoBo - $380.00 - MSI Z97 GD65 Combo http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1750592
CPU - $0.00 - Intel i5-4690k

GPU - $630.00 - MSI 780 3 GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127770
10% off w/ promo code BKFFSN98, ends 9/2

RAM $150.00 Mushkin DDR3-2133 CAS 9 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226420

Cooler - $140.00 - Swiftech H220-X http://www.swiftech.com/H220-X.aspx
TIM - incl -

SSD - $140.00 - Samsung 840 EVO 250 GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147248

DVD Writer - $15.00 - Asus Model DRW-24F1ST http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135305
USD $5 off w/ promo code EMCPBHA88, ends 9/1
Monitor $270.00 Asus VG248QE 144 hz http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236313

OS - - Win 7 pPro - 64 From original build

Total $2,000.00


Since gaming just doesn't work across two monitors .... I wouldn't go to 2 with a high quality monitor .... maybe when ya get 3 :)

No was to the why's

Case is ridiculously priced at $150....red the reviews....nothing gets ranked that high in the price range .... peek at the white before deciding .,... build in fan control, build in LED and control system, great water cooling capability.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkRJsjuvQVY

PSU is cheapest 850 watter available that gets a combined 19.5 jonnyguru score on Build Quality and performance.

MoBo ./ CPU combo is $55 cheaper than next best thing ...

GPU....nothin else even comes close

MSI 9.9 rating - http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_780_Ti_Gaming/29.html

EVGA 9.5 rating http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/GTX_780_Ti_SC_ACX_Cooler/31.html

Asus 9.4 rating - http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GTX_780_Ti_Direct_Cu_II_OC/29.html

RAM is Hynix modules and this 2133 is cheaper than any 1600 set

The Swiftech Cooler just made every CLC on the planet irrelevant. Compared to the 100i for example:

The H220-X is copper, H100i is cheap aluminum
The H220-X outperforms the H100i by a substantial margin
The H220-X is 1/4 as loud as H100i
The H220-X is open loop, you can add GFX card and MoBo blocks,
The H220-X has reservoir and coolant window

 
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I can imagine new cpus to be around 500-1000, motherboards around 300-500, and no clue on drr4 about the pricing. Since you decided to upgrade and should you save another 500-600 by the time they hit market s you will be able to build a complete x99 platform pc.
 
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New Platform, new CPus, new RAM all will be expensive .... advantage is ya can use more than 2 GPUs w/o a PLX chip.

 
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