Need A Gaming Build For Around $2000

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Hey guys, I need some ideas for a gaming build for around $2000. I already have a ssd so I'm all good for storage. I kinda would like to have a theme or color scheme to the build along with the same brand for gpu and mobo (I know it doesn't matter but I'm OCD). I was thinking the quad core i7 skylake, or should I get the 6 cores? I also already have a 4k monitor but with the budget I'm sure the 1080 would fit in there. Thanks for any help you can give!
 
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Ok. For less than $1,500 this setup can work for you. I don't think you would need to spend more than that for great performance. And since you're not using regular 3.5'' hard drives, I think the Core 3300 case would be a good match (it's on sale right now too).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($70.99 @...
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If you want to get the six core CPU it definitely won't hurt especially if you plan on going to VR. But for the most part there really isn't much of a difference between the hex core and quad core CPUs. The 6700K is definitely the most popular choice as far as gaming goes. Here's something I would suggest:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K 3.4GHz 6-Core Processor ($428.12 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI X99A GAMING PRO CARBON ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($293.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($186.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($654.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($93.82 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1969.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-28 12:56 EDT-0400

Or if you want to go the 6700K route:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Universal 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z170A GAMING M5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($172.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($88.48 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Superclocked Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card ($654.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($93.82 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1627.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-28 13:00 EDT-0400
 
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I went with a White/Gray/Black Monotone Color Scheme. What SSD do you already have? Adding a 950 Pro M.2 drive will help with boot and loading times substantially. You don't need mechanical storage, right?


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 950 PRO 256GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($186.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB TURBO Video Card ($595.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1610.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-28 13:46 EDT-0400

 
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Ok. For less than $1,500 this setup can work for you. I don't think you would need to spend more than that for great performance. And since you're not using regular 3.5'' hard drives, I think the Core 3300 case would be a good match (it's on sale right now too).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($150.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1080 8GB TURBO Video Card ($595.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design FD-CA-CORE-3300-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 650W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($103.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1387.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-28 15:01 EDT-0400
 
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