PC Build $2400 Budget. New to Custom PC's

Jstaan13

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Hi guys I'm gonna be getting a new PC soon and I was told to go here for help. I was hoping to get a 780 EVGA Super Clocked GPU. Like I said I'm fairly new to the scene and I'm not sure how to build one myself so I'm currently using the site ibuypower.com and I'm not sure where to start any help would be great! Thanks for you time!
 

Aspire77360

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Even cheaper than your budget.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Y4x8jX
Allows space and budget for another 780TI or SLI if you want too spend more, a better CPU, but that's all you need if you want to game, but it doesn't allow overclocking. It's better to build yourself as you can build a system for the specs for a cheaper price.
 
As Aspire77360 said, you are always better off building yourself. Better parts and you get much more for your money... The build below uses two GTX 770 GPUs instead of a single GTX 780ti. Obviously you have enough budget to play with here to go with a pair of GTX 780s or just a single GTX 780 Ti. ...or opt for an i7 CPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.75 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($155.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($111.88 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($116.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($60.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1749.42
 

trainwreck14

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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Jpsw7P

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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Cooler ($48.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-Gaming 5 Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($146.97 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($244.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card ($689.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Inwin 901 Mini ITX Tower Case ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.23 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Mini Keyboard ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-FORCE M7 THOR Wired Laser Mouse ($24.90 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2273.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 21:55 EDT-0400)

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The first suggested build doesn't make a lot of sense having a locked 4690 with a $100 liquid cooler. I also don't understand the enormous 860W PSU- a 650-750W PSU can power even two 780 Ti's.

The second suggested build is okay, but SLI/Crossfire off the bat is rarely a good idea- especially when a single 780 Ti is still slightly more powerful and only a little more expensive, but produces much less heat and power draw. Also, 8GB 1600MHz memory in a build that costs nearly $2000 is not impressive.

Mine gives you an Intel Xeon 1230 V3, which is essentially an i7-4770 without integrated graphics, at roughly the same cost as the suggested i5s. You're also getting a 500GB SSD, 16GB 2133MHz RAM, a 144Hz gaming monitor, a mechanical keyboard, and a gaming mouse all wrapped up in the incredible In Win 901 case with a tempered glass window for just $300 more than the first and $500 more than the second. If you don't need the monitor, mouse, and keyboard, cut them out and your build now costs $1900. Need them and still want to his your $2400 target? Upgrade to the 1TB Samsung 840 Evo. And if looks aren't your thing, you can have a system with 2x GTX 780 Ti's with that budget by going with a run of the mill case and motherboard.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/b73rmG

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V3 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($689.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($689.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2276.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 22:17 EDT-0400)
 

FractalDesignCore

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($105.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Superclocked Video Card ($702.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($107.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1791.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 23:57 EDT-0400)
 


I noted three different GPU options, and one was the single 780 Ti. Don't overlook latency when recommending memory... The DDR3-1600 modules I recommended are low latency and will perform just as well as the faster standard latency modules. Also be careful on those tall heat spreaders as they can impede airflow and get in the way of aftermarket CPU coolers. That Zalman doesn't have any adjustments (its also not as good as the tried and true Hyper 212 Evo)... Of note, anything above 1600 is not supported (not that we care much).