Nine custom PC builders compared: who gives you the best deal?

To try out the configuration system for each PC builder, I put together a high-end rig, customizing one of the most expensive default builds. I tried to use identical parts whenever possible to establish a baseline: an Intel i7-5820K processor, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and a single Nvidia GTX Titan X graphics card. Of course, these systems are NOT exactly the same. Motherboard and power supply options differ the most between the builders and case prices vary. Each builder also offers different options in specialized cooling and overclocking, with varying prices to match.

While the prices I ended up with don't reflect identical rigs, they give you a pretty good idea of how much it costs to configure a high-end system with each PC builder.

Below you can see exactly which parts are in each rig.

Alienware Area-51

Price: $4,049
Motherboard: Intel® X99 Express Chipset w/ Unlocked BIOS for Overclocking
CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (3.6GHz TurboBoost)
Power Supply: Alienware™ 1500 Watt Multi-GPU Approved Power Supply
GPU: Single 12GB NVIDIA GTX Titan X
Memory: 32GB Quad Channel DDR4 at 2133MHz
Storage: 256GB SSD, 4TB 5400rpm SATA HDD
Cooling: Alienware Premium CPU Liquid Cooling

Origin PC Genesis

Price: $3,683
Motherboard: GIGABYTE X99-UD4
CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (3.5GHz TurboBoost)
Power Supply: 650 Watt Corsair RM650
GPU: Single 12GB NVIDIA GTX Titan X
Memory: 32GB Corsair LPX 2400MHz (4x8GB)
Storage: 240GB ORIGIN PC Approved Solid State Drive
Cooling: ORIGIN High-Performance Ultra Silent Fans, ORIGIN FROSTBYTE 120 Sealed Liquid Cooling System for 2011 Socket
Additional Stuff: Remote Controlled Multi-Colored LED

Falcon Northwest Mach-V

Price: $3,943
Motherboard: GIGABYTE X99-UD4
CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (3.6GHz TurboBoost)
Power Supply: SilverStone 750 Watt Modular
GPU: Single 12GB NVIDIA GTX Titan X
Memory: 32GB G.Skill 2400MHz (4x8GB)
Storage: Micron® M600 SSD 256GB
Cooling: Performance Fan Pack, Asetek® Liquid Cooling - Mach V

Xidax Annihilator X-8

Price: $3,259
Motherboard: MSI X99 SLI Plus
CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (3.5GHz TurboBoost)
Power Supply: Corsair 750W Semi-Modular Power Supply
GPU: Single 12GB NVIDIA GTX Titan X
Memory: 32GB Xidax Extreme DDR4 2400MHz Memory (8x4GB)
Storage: 256GB XIDAX Performance SSD
Cooling: ZALMAN CNPS10X OPTIMA 120mm FSB
Additional Stuff: Free CPU Overclocking, shipping, or Xidax 24" 1080P LED Monitor

iBuypower Erebus GT-V3

Price: $3,529
Motherboard: MSI X99A SLI PLUS
CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (3.5GHz TurboBoost)
Power Supply: 750 Watt Thermaltake SMART SP-750M
GPU: Single 12GB NVIDIA GTX Titan X
Memory: 32 GB Corsair DDR4 - 2400MHz (8x4GB)
Storage: 250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
Cooling: Custom Liquid Cooling
Additional Stuff: Up to 10% overclocking, Includes Gaming mouse and keyboard

Maingear FORCE SUPER STOCK X99

Price: $5,238
Motherboard: ASUS X99-A
CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (3.6GHz TurboBoost)
Power Supply: 1200 Watt Corsair® Professional Digital Series AX1200i 80+ Platinum Certified Modular
Power Supply ROHS
GPU: Single 12GB NVIDIA GTX Titan X
Memory: 32 GB Corsair® Vengeance™ DDR4- 2666MHz (8x4GB)
Storage: 250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
Cooling: Custom open loop liquid cooling system: 420mm radiator with EKWB waterblock and 450mm reservoir

CyberpowerPC Fang III - Black Mamba

Price: $4,424
Motherboard: ASUS X99-A ATX
CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (3.5GHz TurboBoost)
Power Supply: 750 Watts - Corsair RM750 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Fully Modular Ultra Quiet Power Supply
GPU: Single 12GB NVIDIA GTX Titan X
Memory: 32GB Corsair DDR4 2400MHz (8x4GB)
Storage: 250 GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD
Cooling: CYBERPOWERPC Xtreme Hydro 360mm Liquid CPU Cooling
Additional Stuff: Multi-Color LED with Remote Controller, free Ultimate OC (Ultimate Overclock 30% or more)

Velocity Micro Raptor Signature Edition

Price: $4,029
Motherboard: Gigabyte X99-Gaming 5
CPU: Intel Core i7 5930K 3.5GHz (3.7GHz Turbo)
Power Supply: 1000 Watt EVGA SuperNOVA Power Supply, 80Plus Gold Certified
GPU: Single 12GB NVIDIA GTX Titan X
Memory: 32GB Crucial Ballistix DDR4-2400MHz (4x8GB)
Storage: 250GB Crucial MX200 SSD
Cooling: Velocity Micro LiquiCool 6 Fluid Cooling System

Digital Storm AVENTUM II

Price: $5,204
Motherboard: ASUS X99-DELUXE
CPU: Intel Core i7 5820K 3.3GHz (3.6GHz TurboBoost)
Power Supply: 750W Corsair CX750M
GPU: Single 12GB Nvidia GTX Titan X
Memory: 32GB DDR4 2666MHz Corsair Vengeance LPX (4x8GB)
Storage: 250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD, 1TB Western Digital Black HDD
Cooling: H20: HydroLux Level 1: Digital Storm Exotic Custom Cooling System
Additional Stuff: Digital Storm RGB LED Lighting System, Stage 2 CPU Overclock to 4.5-4.8GHz