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$3000 Gaming "System" (Including Monitor and Accessories)

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March 25, 2013 1:37:06 PM

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Next Month

Budget Range: $3000 After Rebates/Shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Audio, Movies, Videos, Surfing


Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, ncix.com, amazon.com

Location: Hammond, Louisiana, USA

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, nVidia GPU, Asus MoBo

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Additional Comments: I was thinking along these lines: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/M77N

More about : 3000 gaming system including monitor accessories

a b 4 Gaming
a b C Monitor
March 25, 2013 2:48:22 PM

This is a MUCH better performing PC with a MUCH larger bang for your buck.

CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($499.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($159.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($239.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($169.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 900W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($157.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($56.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2949.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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a c 295 4 Gaming
a b C Monitor
March 25, 2013 2:54:59 PM

burritobob said:
This is a MUCH better performing PC with a MUCH larger bang for your buck.

CPU: Intel Core i7-3930K 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($499.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 SE2011 CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($159.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($239.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($449.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($169.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 900W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($157.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($56.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2949.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)


X79 is *NOT* needed on a gaming rig. You do not come out ahead purchasing that system for that use. It's too much investment for almost zero payoff as opposed to buying a 3570K. It is not a good bang for buck option and if it's "future proof" you're trying to go for there really isn't such a thing. The only way to really make a build future proof is to evolve it and keep up with the current hardware that is out, and make sure your system is ready for whatever you throw at it, that's the only way to future proof a build. The 3770K isn't needed either, and H100s are a waste of money. If you want to do liquid cooling use the real thing or don't use it at all.

This would be a much wiser purchase:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP4 TH ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($192.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($445.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($445.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($142.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($21.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2224.57
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-25 17:53 EDT-0400)

Then get a nice 1440P display like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Yamakasi-Catleap-HDMI-1-4a-...

A nice set of speakers: http://audioengineusa.com/s.nl/c.1170289/it.A/id.5/.f

And whatever keyboard and mouse you want.
a b 4 Gaming
a b C Monitor
March 25, 2013 3:02:27 PM

You could go with g-unit's build but at the same price as mine, you get lesser performance, why would anyone want to make that decision. He is mistaken, I know perfectly well as others do that the i7 is not necessary for gaming but the overall compute performance of the machine will benefit a great amount. You are looking at increase of 10+ fps in games like BF3 and Metro 2033, if predictions are true the difference between the two will be EVEN GREATER in the future. If you account for all the added items that are not in the grand total of his build it ends up at $3k while looking at mine you can clearly see with all the peripherals and accessories it is $3k as well. So why suffer in the performance section of your computer? Why not just get something better that will last longer is an overall better investment.
March 25, 2013 3:04:21 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD5H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($229.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($374.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($649.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($65.96 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G9x Wired Laser Mouse ($67.28 @ TigerDirect)
Other: Corsair Vengeance 1500 USB Connector Circumaural Dolby 7.1 Gaming Headset ($69.99)
Other: RAZER Goliathus Gaming Mouse Mat ($24.99)
Total: $2952.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
a b 4 Gaming
March 25, 2013 3:06:31 PM

If i were to spend $3000 on everything, this is it would be(get a 1440p monitor not a 1080!)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek AEGIR SD128264 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD4H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($165.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($93.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($229.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($445.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($445.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.79 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Kingwin Lazer Platinum 850W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($649.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2786.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-25 18:04 EDT-0400)

other picks/choices
If doing watercooling(a real custom loop system) i would change the case
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-casw810g1
and change the GPU
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-111971...

Should take around $200-300 for a nice looking custom watercooling for CPU and 2 GPUs
!