Build me a computer. My budget is $2000.

only_human89

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Nov 28, 2012
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My computer part know-how sucks, but I have saved a lot of money. I need the whole works: a PC, monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

I would like a dual monitor setup for twitch streaming.

I am okay with 1080p gaming, but I'll take whatever 2000 dollars will buy me.

 

Woody1999

Admirable
Here you go:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($125.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($208.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX200 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.24 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($154.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1995.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-02 17:03 EDT-0400

i7-4790K rather than i5-4690K due to the CPU intensive nature of Twitch streaming. Black and red themed motherboard and RAM, both very high quality models. In the case of the motherboard, it's probably the best Z97 board on the market. Cooler is better than the overused Corsair H100i, and looks splendid as well.

I picked a high quality, very fast new Crucial MX200 250GB for the boot SSD, and a 1TB storage drive for everything else. As for graphics cards, even a single GTX 980 Ti is pretty overkill for 1080p, but I presumed you would want to be streaming at maximum settings. I've left room with a high wattage and high quality power supply for you to add another GTX 980 Ti in the future if the need calls.

As for monitor and peripherals, I picked two 1080p monitors with decent response times, and a red backlit Cooler Master keyboard and mouse combination. The keyboard isn't mechanical, but it's a very nice keyboard that I would be very envious of ;)

Woody
 
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logainofhades

Titan
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($649.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.15 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.91 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1991.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-02 17:10 EDT-0400