Gaming/Learning High End Computer

[laserpp]

Hello All,

So I am looking to build a new PC. What it will be used for:

• 
  Gaming
  Learning Ethical Hacking (Computer Security)
  VM's (Virtual Machines)
  Movie Streaming

Budget: ~1,800-2,200


What I put together real quick:
Case: Rosewill THOR V2-W
Motherboard:Gigabyte G1.Sniper H6
GPU:GTX 970
PS:Corsair 750W
CPU:i7-4790 Haswell
SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
Memory: 32 GB G.Skill Ripjaw X
Monitors: 2 x Samsung 27in

Total: 2,200.89

 

[logainofhades]

You can do better than that, for $2.2k.

 

[logainofhades]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 POWER 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($389.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($332.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: LG 27MP33HQ 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($192.59 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 27MP33HQ 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($192.59 @ Amazon)
Total: $2058.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-20 14:21 EDT-0400

or just above budget.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 POWER 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($212.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($282.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($389.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($332.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: LG 27MP33HQ 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($192.59 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 27MP33HQ 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($192.59 @ Amazon)
Total: $2217.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-20 14:21 EDT-0400

 

[dottorrent]

Well you don't need such a massive case firstly and secondly, those monitors aren't great. Here's a better build -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GT 113.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD5H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($252.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($389.98 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec 750W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($169.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $2165.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-20 14:32 EDT-0400

Cheaper PSU, same build quality, faster RAM and an overclockable CPU will make a good difference.

 

[logainofhades]

Only 3yr warranty on that Antec? If you are going to spend that kind of money on a 750w PSU, then get an Evga G2 gold, and get a 10yr warranty. Not to mention it is one of the best PSU's you can buy.

 

[laserpp]

Thank you for your recommendations, I def want a fully modular PSU and 27inch monitors

 

[laserpp]

How does this look?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake NiC L31 71.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.29 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($362.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.78 @ Directron)
Total: $1679.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-25 14:58 EDT-0400

 

[logainofhades]

Wrong Evga PSU, you want the G2 series one. Not sure on the capability of that cooler. That 6 core chip is a bit power hungry. Ram is a bit overpriced, too.

 

[qwerty987123]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fJMTRB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fJMTRB/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($309.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($326.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.93 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC I2721VH 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: AOC I2721VH 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $2161.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-25 16:18 EDT-0400

 

[laserpp]

Going to save on the monitors, already have 2 24 inch ones I am just going to use.

Changed the PSU and the Cooler. From looking at the memory there doesn't seem to be any cheaper 32 gigs of DDR4.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 120XL 76.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($199.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($362.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.78 @ Directron)
Total: $1852.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-25 18:21 EDT-0400

 

[logainofhades]

From looking at the memory there doesn't seem to be any cheaper 32 gigs of DDR4.

Then you are doing something wrong.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($372.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 POWER 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($218.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($281.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB FTW ACX 2.0 Video Card ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.78 @ Directron)
Total: $1844.66
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 09:36 EDT-0400

 

[laserpp]

You were right

Updated:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Thermalright TRUE Spirit 140 POWER 73.6 CFM CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($189.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($281.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.78 @ Directron)
Total: $1726.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 11:34 EDT-0400

 

[Bossyfins]

Much nicer build. I also have the SSC, and I love it

 

[laserpp]

Going to pull the trigger very soon. Any other suggestions or is this build sufficient?

 

[laserpp]

Trigger pulled. Thank you all. Great community as always

 

[laserpp]

Computer has been built but it is saying 32 GB of ram (16GB usable)?

Why isn't it using the full 32?

 

[Bossyfins]

Have you reinserted the ram?

 

[laserpp]

I have not, there are 8 channels and they alternate between blue and black, I put them all in the blue slots. I will try to mess around with it when I get home from work.

 

[Bossyfins]

Put them in the black slots

 

[laserpp]

Found out why,

Windows 7 Home only supports 16GB, woot for me.................

 

[logainofhades]

Found out why,

Windows 7 Home only supports 16GB, woot for me.................

Win 8 removed that ram limitation, so hopefully that will carry over into 10, when you get it for free.

 

[Bossyfins]

Really? only 16? I actually never knew that, but you are able to go to Windows 10, as Logain said, will remove the limitation hopefully

 

[laserpp]

Yea hopefully they do remove that. 16GB is good for now. Once I start creating VMs and get more advanced in it is when I would need the 32GB.