PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $324.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| CPU Cooler | Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler | $69.29 @ NCIX US |
| Motherboard | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $109.99 @ Amazon |
| Memory | G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $51.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $108.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Storage | Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $124.99 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card | $548.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Case | Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $107.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Power Supply | EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $128.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $87.89 @ OutletPC |
| Monitor | Acer GN246HL 144Hz 24.0" Monitor | $199.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1864.09 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-06 06:39 EDT-0400 |
If you're going to spend so much on a computer you should probably go for 144hz OR 1440p. I went with 144hz because the GTX 980 is a very fast card and will happily push out more than 75fps in games at 1080p no matter what title.