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Best Gaming/Streaming PC Rig Suggestions: Budget $2500
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I would type up all my previous builds, but I would like to keep this short and see other opinions. I was thinking about just building an X99 i7 build with 16GB Ram 256GB SSD and 2TB HDD, then for the data HDD 256GB SSD and another 2TB HDD. I'm also planning on buying a NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti GFX card.

I'm obviously not stating important things like cooling/fans/tower, etc. Please give me suggestions on a very good build between $1800-$2500. It doesn't have to include a monitor/keyboard, Windows 10, etc.

I'm primarily going to use the desktop for gaming, streaming, video rendering, and programming. Essentially an all-in-one desktop and that's why I'm willing to spend so much money.

Also, I'm not going to build this myself because I'm just too busy and would like a warranty if possible because this rig is so expensive. So far other than the X99 i7 build, I've been looking at configuring the Gamer Paladin Z980 on IBuyPower.com

Thanks for anyone who wants to help me out or has a rig similar to the one I want.
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Try this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Really good for its price.
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IniquityPlays wrote Try this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Really good for its price.


Actually there are much better deals on IBuyPower and many more options to choose from, but thanks for the suggestion
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Build one. I know you said you're busy , but it takes 2 hours. Especially with your budget, you can get something that out performs every PC on IBuyPower.
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IniquityPlays wrote Try this: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Really good for its price.



Do I really need to say that for $2k that's terrible? And you do understand that's under a "Pay per Month" which usually overcharge and hike up the interest based on a flat % which over time makes you sometimes spend 2x the amount you want.



OP: Save yourself $100-$200 and built it yourself, It doesn't take as long as you think. Watch some videos on YouTube (I recommend LinusTechTips) it doesn't take more than 30m-1hour if you read the instructions and are careful.

As for warranty, Warranty is something that is good and bad.

Good because you're covered, but bad because not everything is usually covered as it depends on the company, and they usually overcharge way more than they should on it.

I've build my own PCs for years now, and got it down to around 20-30 minutes max to do a full build, and it's a nice skill to have.

It's adult legos.

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Here's a build that will suit your needs as well as look good in the process. If you're also willing to shell an extra $90ish you can pick up some custom sleeved cables to make it look even better. I'd recommend a full set from [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
Link provided to the version you need. *Currently out of stock for the Black/White, you can always go with just the [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] , or just the [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] Check out their site for more info.*

If you seriously can't find around 45m-1hour to build it, I'd check out the

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So far, out of all the major pre-built company's CyberPower is the cheapest in terms of overcharge. Be sure to look into all the options and not just pic randomly. I'd recommend skipping out on Windows which they auto-charge $60 for, which you should spend on an extra case fan. I'd also change out the CPU cooler they provide with the H100i. The H440 is a case where there are limited ventilaztion on the front and top, it's only on one side making it harder to push air through.

You can always get a different case, I'd SERIOUSLY look into each one before choosing one. It's what you'll be seeing all the time. Airflow matters.

I'd seriously recommend checking out the [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] fans and replacing them. You will need more Static Pressure optimized fans on the CPU cooler to push air through. The ones provided do not even compare to the Vardars.




JaysTwoCentsdid a video on them and showed how they are currently the best fans for Static Pressure.



TL;DR

Don't go pre-built, for less than $2k you can build a better system, and if you seriously wanted you could through in another 980Ti and still be under your max $2,500. But if you can't, go with the link I provided as they're not scamming you by overcharging for support/warranty like most of the others do.

I'd seriously think about this before just going and buying anything. 1hour is not alot of time, and certainly not worth spending an extra $100-$200 and on some sites, over $500 just for someone else to build it.

It's 2am, idk why I'm putting so much effort into this post.

Someone help.
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I know you said you didnt need a monitor but I've included a nice 4k monitor as it was within your budget. You can remove it if you want. Has 250gb SSD, 3tb HDD. You can easily add another 980ti in SLI.
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vDubbzy wrote [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

I know you said you didnt need a monitor but I've included a nice 4k monitor as it was within your budget. You can remove it if you want. Has 250gb SSD, 3tb HDD. You can easily add another 980ti in SLI.


I REALLY wouldn't put in the Amp Extreme in there. Yeah, it's an amazing card with a SUPER HIGH headroom for overclocking, but it is heavy. Very heavy for a GPU.

It needs a metal bar to just stand upright and not sag.

I would not think of getting one but rather maybe the ACX Superclocked or the Strix. Both overclock very well, and are actually able to SLI.

You cannot have 2 of the bars in your case at once.
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I agree with vDubbzy for the build, but I would get the G1 gaming 980Ti as it is one of the best coolers for a card (I have G1 970) and it will fit in well imo.
Also black RAM to look a bit better.
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