[DIY] Custom PC under 2k

[DeathbladeZ]

Hey ppl,

I am hoping to build myself i new PC, could you guys recommend some parts for me? My budget is 1.75 to 2k, if possible i would prefer i7, single screen would be fine, and would allow ,me to do some moderate gaming, and if possible looks nice XD (tell me where to buy also )

 

[souler87]

Hey ppl,

I am hoping to build myself i new PC, could you guys recommend some parts for me? My budget is 1.75 to 2k, if possible i would prefer i7, single screen would be fine, and would allow ,me to do some moderate gaming, and if possible looks nice XD (tell me where to buy also )

maybe you can list down what games u play. do you plan to overclock? what the screen size and resolution u would like? budget for 1.75 to 2k can build quite a good system. If your requirement not that high can save $$.

 

[royfrosty]

Why would you need an i7 to start gaming?

Any way, since your budget permits, i would recommend something like this.

MSI H97M G43 + i5-4460 ~ $363
GSkills Ripjaws 1600mhz 2x4gb kit ~ $115
WD Blue 1tb ~ $71
Crucial mx100 256gb ~ $152
MSI GTX970 4gb Armor Edition ~ $485
Seasonic S12II 520w 80+ Bronze Semi Modular PSU ~ $84
Sharkoon BD28 ~ $73
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $1479. Buy at tradepac. DIY

If lets say you wanna go for something more premium...

MSI H97 Gaming 3 + i5-4460 ~ $393
GSkills Ripjaws 1600mhz 2x4gb kit ~ $115
WD Blue 1tb ~ $71
Crucial mx100 256gb ~ $152
MSI GTX980 4gb Gaming Edition ~ $890
Superflower Leadex 650w 80+ Gold Full Modular PSU ~ $130
Fractal Design Arc Midi ~ $129
LG DVD Drive ~ $21
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $2016 Buy at tradepac. DIY.

IF lets say you will need a screen to add on. And wanna fall within 1.7k range. Pick the first build and add on the monitor of your choice.

1. Dell S2340L 23inch eIPS Panel ~ $198 (Gloss screen, only HDMI options)
2. Dell P2314H 23inch eIPS Panel ~ $259 (Matte screen, comes with various connections except HDMI, USB ports, can tilt, swivel, pivot)
3. Dell U2414H 23.8inch eIPS Panel ~ $348 (Matte screen, comes with all connections, USB ports, can tilt, swivel, pivot)

Both 2&3 comes with standard 5 years warranty.