New Build - $3k-$4k USD - Gaming, Web Surfing, Movies

Sniper2424

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Apr 7, 2012
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Approximate Purchase Date: Within 1-2 weeks

Budget Range: $3000 - $4000 USD

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts
: newegg.com or any other decent site for a deal

Country: United States

Parts Preferences: I would like to use an X79 intel CPU & ASUS as the main brand for the other parts. Also, I need a monitor or two around 27". Would like to also stick to Nvidia.

Overclocking: No.

SLI or Crossfire: If Possible.

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 ?

Additional Comments: Would be great to get some information about parts I have selected or better suggestions towards a build. I also have no clue what to look for for when it comes to monitors. Not looking for 3D if it helps!



Build 1

Case: COOLER MASTER HAF X Blue Edition
Mobo: ASUS Rampage IV Extreme
PSU: Antec High Current Pro HCP-1200 1200W
CPU: Intel Core i7-3960X
HDD1: Intel 520 Series Cherryville 120GB SSD
HDD2: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (8 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133
GPU: ASUS GTX680
Monitor: Need help finding.

Build 2

Case: COOLER MASTER COSMOS II
Mobo: ASUS Sabertooth X79 LGA 2011
PSU: Antec High Current Pro HCP-1200 1200W
CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K
HDD1: Intel 520 Series Cherryville 120GB SSD
HDD2: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
GPU: ASUS GTX680
Monitor: Need help finding.



Only one computer is being built, the two builds was to get an idea what I was stuck between for choices. I will check back on this soon. If needed I can paste the link for each item under them. But, just reading them hopefully gives you an idea of what it is. Being good or bad parts. I also am not sure what the total is on the Build 1. I am sure it is too much if I don't plan on overclocking.
 

g-unit1111

Titan
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Here's how I would spend $3K on a build:

Case: Cooler Master Cosmos II - $349.99
PSU: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MKII 950W - $149.99
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X79 - $329.99
CPU: 3.2Ghz Intel Core i7-3930K - $559.99
Cooler: Noctua D14 - $85.99
RAM: 16GB (4 x 4GB) G.Skill Ripjaw X 1600MHz Quad Channel - $119.99
SSD: 128GB Crucial M4 - $159.99
HD: Seagate Barracuda ST 2TB - $119.99
Optical: LG BD-R Burner - $79.99
Video Card: 2 x EVGA Geforce GTX 680 - $499.99 each
OS: Windows 7 Pro - $139.99

Total: $3,125.89

With the difference you can get a nice LED TV and some really nice peripherals.
 

dadof1hunter

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Feb 24, 2012
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Why are you stuck on Coolermaster? I'm not a fan of their QUALITY... Look into a Corsair Case, if your looking for best quality... if your looking for Gimicky... Coolermaster is your best bet.
 


great build but i would suggest the following changes-
as some one else said,cosmos ii is definitely not the best case and for $350,it's way overpriced.800D is a good alternative.
for me,there's no difference between home premium and pro.why spend more?home premium is fine.
from this saving,you can get a really nice 240gb ssd-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226226
and i don't think LED TVs provide you best gaming experience.
 

i was just going to list that monitor as their only 'value for money product'.i admit you got me on that one but one model can not justify others.i am not arguing,all i want to say is that why pay more when we can get same features for less price!