Looking to build new machine for Gaming and Streaming at max graphics.

Kraith88 · Oct 20, 2014

2,000 budget, a little over is fine.
For a case I like this one, https://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc942kkn1 but I am open to suggestions.

I have started streaming full time on twitch.tv and am doing so from an asus g seriese gaming laptop. It works, but it wont cut it for long. I need to build a new desktop, and need help. I am so out of the loop on all the new tech, I don't even know where to start. Any help would be appreciated, thank you! =)

closetwhisperer1 · Oct 20, 2014

How about this- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZBBHnQ

matt3887 · Oct 20, 2014

closetwhisperer1 :

why a gigabyte board? i hear a lot of flack about them.
(genuinely interested in any feedback, not attacking you)

tiny voices · Oct 20, 2014

Gigabyte makes great products. I have used their board many times and never had issues.

That RAM is all wrong. You need dual channel RAM. Get either an 8gb or 16gb kit.

That PSU is low quality. You ONLY want the G2, B2, P2 units from EVGA.

sparestuff · Oct 20, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.93 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1995.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Here is a dual monitor build, if you only want/need one monitor cut $129.99 from the build. This build is below $2000, runs really well, and it's got good quality parts, and I used a Non-OEM OS so that even if you switch Motherboard you can still use it. You can overclock the CPU reasonably well and even if you don't you will still get great performance.

TomThePotato · Oct 20, 2014

sparestuff :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.93 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($98.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1995.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Here is a dual monitor build, if you only want/need one monitor cut $129.99 from the build. This build is below $2000, runs really well, and it's got good quality parts, and I used a Non-OEM OS so that even if you switch Motherboard you can still use it. You can overclock the CPU reasonably well and even if you don't you will still get great performance.

That's what I'd do... probably.

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