Need help reducing the cost within $2000 (Including Triple Monitors)

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Help required to build a High End Immersive (Eyefinity) Gaming Desktop.
Budget - $2000
Planning to buy in Oct 2014 OR Thanksgiving
Upgrade - Yes will Upgrade over time with 2-Way Crossfire, and 2/4TB 3.5" HDD & RAM
Store - Online Preffered.

Below is my initial thought of the build and approx pricing is $2500. Help needed to pack this within $2000 without loosing any considerable performace and triple monitor is a must.
Note: $2000 budget is including 3 HD Monitors.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Plextor M6e 128GB PCI-E Solid State Drive ($160.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Core V71 ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Enermax UCTB12N-BL 53.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($10.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Enermax UCTB12N-BL 53.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($10.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Enermax UCTB12N-BL 53.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($10.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2468.71

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[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hPhtkL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hPhtkL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $199.99 @ Micro Center
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming7) | $174.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866...
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Updated with Link. Yes I thought of going with HDD instead of the SATA SSD and can be done too. My ultimate plan is to keep OS on M.2 PCI-E SSD which I heard gives better performance than SSD and keep all games installations on SSD and other stuffs on HDD.
 
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My ultimate plan is to keep OS on M.2 PCI-E SSD which I heard gives better performance than SSD and keep all games installations on SSD and other stuffs on HDD.
 
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Well...given budget X, sometimes something has to give.
Small PCI-E SSD + regular SATA SSD + regular HDD + your question of "Need help reducing the cost..."

 
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[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hPhtkL) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hPhtkL/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $199.99 @ Micro Center
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $29.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97gaming7) | $174.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmy8gx3m2a1866c9) | $98.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd256bw) | $169.99 @ B&H
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $53.99 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280xtdfd) (2-Way CrossFire) | $289.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9280xtdfd) (2-Way CrossFire) | $289.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (Black/Orange) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan002or) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-220g20850xr) | $109.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG WH16NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-wh16ns40) | $54.99 @ Newegg
**Monitor** | [Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs247hp) | $147.58 @ Newegg
**Monitor** | [Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs247hp) | $147.58 @ Newegg
**Monitor** | [Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs247hp) | $147.58 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1995.63
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 20:26 EDT-0400 |

Changed your graphics card out because honestly that's a bit overkill. You can have the same performance for less; I added an extra 280x, if you wanted god mode going. But quite honestly just one will do the trick.

Changed the case for something cheaper, still a full tower and it's beautiful and quite good for the price. have one myself.

Changed out the monitors for something much cheaper and you will definitely get the same kind of quality.

Liquid cooling is not much better than an aftermarket aircooler, only real difference is liquid cooling is a bit less bulky but you're going with a full tower anyway so i added the hyper 212 plus. If you want liquid cooling to actually make a difference you need a full liquid cooling system which can get as high as grand.

Swapped out for a cheaper HDD, this HDD is great and it's 1tb. Plus it's hella cheaper. Still have a SSD in their but it's cheaper and not a PCI-E SSD...

Added new ram. Same i use and it's pretty much the same kind of quality that you already had but much cheaper.

All in all you're looking at a great build for much cheaper, doesn't sacrifice performance at all you just have to add the fans yourself.
 
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I was hoping to keep the 290X GPU so that maybe a year later I can put another 290X then and keep my system up to date for another 2-3 years down the line and moreover isnt single GPU better than dual. Also, its not reducing the cost for GPU (2 X $290 as compared to $500)
 
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"Changed your graphics card out because honestly that's a bit overkill." A single r9-290x is no where near to being overkill for a resolution of 5760x1080. a single 1080p monitor maybe but not 3.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($78.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($467.50 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 230T Windowed-BLUE ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2040.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-07 20:58 EDT-0400
If you plan on overclocking 850w may not be enough when you add the 2nd 290x.
 
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Yes you're correct but with the other parts i modified you're still looking at quite a price drop and the 280x is just as good as a 290x for current standard. Far as single GPU VS dual, in terms of being better that's true to an extent but with the graphics card you had in your build having 2 280x will be cheaper for you and will be able to run next gen games just fine since you will want a minimum of 5gigs.

I wouldn't point you in the wrong direction my friend. GLHF and game on.

 
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In terms of price it's overkill. Sorry should of elaborated on what i meant.


 
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Almost finalized after considering your suggestions.
*Increased PSU to accomodate another GPU later on.
*Chose single stick RAM as I plan to increase another stick within 3 months
*Replaced with Air Cooler, as suggested
*Opted for cheaper case
*Went for cheapest possible storage combination

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.05 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A71 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 1000W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2106.17

Will be able to save another few bucks in the MOBO. Still searching for a cheaper alternative.
 
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