Custom gaming computer build ideas.

[Dblurxd]

Hi! I am planning on building a gaming and video editing pc! I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations. I want to be able to play everything on it. I want to overclock it and make it a beast. Can I do this for around $2,000 or below??? Thanks! List parts I can use!

 

[SHORYUKEN]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($83.72 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($105.13 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($212.95 @ Mac Connection)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($380.98 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.62 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1693.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-15 12:17 EST-0500)

 

[ubercake]

Yes, you can do this for under $2000.

Case Corsair Carbide 400R $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139008

PSU Corsair HX850 $160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011&Tpk=corsair%20850hx

3770K $320
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116501

Asus Z77-V Pro $200 (allows for SLI expansion)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131819

16GB Kingston HyperX RAM 2x8 GB Kit $87
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104302

LG Blu-ray Burner (for HD movies) $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136250

Disks

SSD Boot Drive (for OS and drivers)
Samsung 840 SSD Pro 128GB $150
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192&Tpk=samsung%20840%20128gb

I choose the WD black drives for their warranty and performance:

1TB WD Black Drive (This will be your app drive for edit software and games) $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

1TB WD Black Drive for Data and record or write drive for video $105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533

EVGA GTX 680 $480
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130768

Window 7 Home $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Corsair H80i $95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181031

This will give you a rocking gaming and video editing machine for just under $2000 at $1962.

- Separation of data and application disks is important for most video editing software.
- Having a fast SSD for your most frequently accessed info (the OS) will improve performance with most everything.
- 16GB of RAM will be sufficient for most video editing tasks, but you can always upgrade if necessary.
- The motherboard allows quite a bit of expansion. You could add another 680 at some point or additional disks
- The Power supply is solid and can accommodate the upgrades.

I would add more disks in the future as your video productions require.