Under $2000 Gaming, Video editing build.

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I am moving up from a 2009 build of a Win 7, ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 LGA 1366, Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz, XFX HD-577A-ZNFC Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB, OCZ Obsidian Series 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800), ASUS VH242HL-P (to be used as a second work monitor)

Approximate Purchase Date: Before 10/11/13

Budget Range: $1500-$2000 after Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Video Editing, Spreadsheets, Access Databases

Parts Not Required: Storage Drives.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NewEgg only. (Financing for 12 months)

Country: USA

Parts Preferences: I am partial to ASUS, NVIDIA and Intel

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: help me select 2 or 3 more 120mm Case fans. Thoughts on the power supply. Also thinking I could have a better selection for keyboard and mouse (keep under $100).


CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($255.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech MK710 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1940.71
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-08 13:43 EDT-0400)
 

g-unit1111

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I think I would trash that whole build - don't get two 23.0" monitors when you can get a single 2560 x 1080 monitor. There's no real need for BD-R unless you're using it for backups, and I would not purchase a 500GB SSD, you don't come out ahead.

I would do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ 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 ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1517.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-08 14:38 EDT-0400)

Better GPU, better motherboard, dropped the BD-R drive, and with the difference add a 2560 x 1080P monitor and Windows license.
 

thedave

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g-unit1111,

Interesting suggestion on the monitors. Would I want to be gaming with a monitor that has a 5 ms response time VS the 2ms response of the 23 inch monitor? Looking to play BF and D3 mostly.
 

thedave

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I have adjusted some of my options, Video card, SSD size, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Any final thoughts before I go and order this tonight?

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($425.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($71.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus MX299Q 29.0" Monitor ($539.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2230.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-09 17:07 EDT-0400)
 

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Thanks Roguecatfish I will not be ordering till later this evening most likely around 10 CST. I want to take advantage of price changes that are only good thru this evening with Newegg.
 

g-unit1111

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Well the thing is if you're playing games, you want one monitor or three monitors. Having two means that on first and third person games that your character is smack dab in the middle of the two monitors. Having three means that one monitor acts as the middle (center) display while the others are the left and right displays. I'm personally liking the ultra wide 2560 x 1080 resolution with the 21:9 aspect ratio and I'll probably get a display like that when I get my tax refund next year.
 

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I was originally going to game in one 23 inch monitor and have my other apps open on the other screen but like the idea of having one monitor only. My intent was not to game on both of them at the same time. But then the thought of gaming on one 29" monitor sounded appealing to me as well.

 

g-unit1111

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Yeah I finally saw a 2560 x 1080 monitor in person and these things are freakin' sweet. The only bad thing is if you want to run apps in another window then you're SOL. :lol:
 

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Why is that from what I have read and viewed picture of you could do this easily.
 

g-unit1111

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I think it depends on the monitor. Most drivers will allow you to split the screen into two and then it would act like any other dual monitor setup.
 

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I think that this is the best hardcore gaming/editing machine you could get at your price point!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($327.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($111.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($167.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($129.00 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.00 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($447.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($122.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($266.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2039.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-09 17:17 EDT-0400)

This is pretty much my build exactly except with a different GPU, More RAM (Same Model), and a better mobo and I can tell you it is fantastic. The 770 will crush any modern day game and I put in an 850w so you can even SLI it in the future. It has a silence optimized case that looks extremely nice and has great cooling. You can also give a huge overclock to the CPU to bump up video editing and gaming performance. The monitor is 1080p, 144Hz TN Panel. I was very skeptical at first of getting a TN panel because I heard they have bad viewing angles but they are excellent on this monitor and the colors are great too.
 

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Get this set-up with this monitor - http://www.amazon.com/QNIX-QX2710-Evolution-LED-Monitor/dp/B00BUI44US/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381357115&sr=8-1&keywords=qnix

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $1494.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-09 18:20 EDT-0400)