My $2000 budget gaming computer

flamefire999 · Oct 14, 2014

This is my complete computer. The only thing I don't need is a mouse and I don't need wifi because I'm using Ethernet. I want to overclock but I'm not sure if the motherboard can do that. And any other changes I should make? I want to buy this within the month. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hDnjqs

turkey3_scratch · Oct 14, 2014

Here, go with a 4th gen Intel processor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($253.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.94 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($73.22 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Astro A40 + MixAmp Pro - Black 7.1 Channel Headset ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2092.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-14 21:38 EDT-0400

Also, why would you get a 4TB hard drive? Do you really need it? Most people have more than enough with 1TB, and more can always be added. I would spend $200 less on a hard drive and put the money to other parts.

flamefire999 · Oct 14, 2014

turkey3_scratch :

Here, go with a 4th gen Intel processor:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($253.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.94 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($73.22 @ NCIX US)
Headphones: Astro A40 + MixAmp Pro - Black 7.1 Channel Headset ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2092.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-14 21:38 EDT-0400

Also, why would you get a 4TB hard drive? Do you really need it? Most people have more than enough with 1TB, and more can always be added. I would spend $200 less on a hard drive and put the money to other parts.

But what would I spend it on? I thought go big or go home.

turkey3_scratch · Oct 14, 2014

Spend it on a GTX980 graphics card or option 2) I7 CPU and even better motherboard.

Oh, and have I mentioned your 1000 watt PSU is overkill? A 550-600 watt will suit your needs perfectly.

hairybalsagna87 · Oct 14, 2014

If you have a microcenter buy you the i7-3770k is only $269.99, and they will discount the Mobo for you too. i would also save money on the PSU like a 750, might want a better cooler too. But stick with the GTX970!

turkey3_scratch · Oct 15, 2014

He has chosen the best air cooler a around for the price - no need for a different one.

flamefire999 · Oct 15, 2014

I'm trying to stay away from liquid coolers. I've heard too many stories about them breaking to use them. And what's microcenter? I live out in the middle of no where so pretty much every piece of electronic is ordered online. And how many watts do I need if I want to eventually have 2 970's?

turkey3_scratch · Oct 16, 2014

850 watts will work.

flamefire999 · Oct 16, 2014

So here's the build with the recommended changes: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3TgKNG . It's $100 under the budget. Is there anything that I can upgrade for $100 or less that will give me more FPS or make the computer better and faster?

turkey3_scratch · Oct 16, 2014

flamefire999 :

Upgrade to faster RAM.

flamefire999 · Oct 16, 2014

What would be helpful: More ram or faster? Because I could get 16gb

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