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PC build
What is this computer going to be used for?
Gaming, recording, streaming editing etc
What is your budget?
1200$ USD
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
I live near a Microcenter
What is included in the budget?
Case, monitors and keyboard and mouse
Will you be overclocking?
YES! I will be over clocking.
Will you be reusing any parts?
No
What OS do you want?
I already have Windows 8.1
Any specific case preferences?
As large as you can go while staying in the budget
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Yes I would like wifi in the build.
Gaming, recording, streaming editing etc
What is your budget?
1200$ USD
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
I live near a Microcenter
What is included in the budget?
Case, monitors and keyboard and mouse
Will you be overclocking?
YES! I will be over clocking.
Will you be reusing any parts?
No
What OS do you want?
I already have Windows 8.1
Any specific case preferences?
As large as you can go while staying in the budget
Any other special features that you want in the build?
Yes I would like wifi in the build.
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I modified Killertoad's build a bit and added what he left out.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.95 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($86.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: ROCCAT Lua Wired Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1244.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-30 11:08 EDT-0400
I know it's a bit over your budget, and that's because of the mechanical keyboard. You can go with Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 if you want to save more.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.95 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($86.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: ROCCAT Lua Wired Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1244.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-30 11:08 EDT-0400
I know it's a bit over your budget, and that's because of the mechanical keyboard. You can go with Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 if you want to save more.
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Thanks
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Got a minimum price
EDIT: Nvm nevermind.
EDIT: Nvm nevermind.
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Randomness3333
/r/buildapcforme would be better for this type of request. If OP wants they can post a build ready post on /r/buildapc with Toad's part list for them to check over but there really isn't much to improve.
Yeah, Killer nailed this one OP. Go with his. And peripherals are cheap. If you're willing to give up a monitor, drop both of them and go for a single, larger monitor around $150 and then you'll have some extra cash for the keyboard and mouse.
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CodingBucketsWoody239carter9000just get alienware XD http://www.alienware.com/Landings/laptops.aspx?&ST=alienware&dgc=ST&cid=246707&lid=4263762&acd=123098073120560
whenever asking a question about a PC on PMC, don't listen to anyone who isn't in the PMC PC Group.
why just why people that aren't in the pmc pc group could make good builds or even great builds
Woody239 is recommending that OP only take advice from those who have been proven to know what they're talking about when deciding how to spend his $1200... I would strongly agree with him.
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CodingBucketsWoody239carter9000just get alienware XD http://www.alienware.com/Landings/laptops.aspx?&ST=alienware&dgc=ST&cid=246707&lid=4263762&acd=123098073120560
whenever asking a question about a PC on PMC, don't listen to anyone who isn't in the PMC PC Group.
why just why people that aren't in the pmc pc group could make good builds or even great builds
True, some of them do. I, myself will sometimes put together a decent build. However, the PMC PC Group is made up of many very PC-intelligent people, who are much more trustworthy than the rest of the site. I wouldn't recommend listening to anything that isn't approved by them.
(This is why I clearly state not to listen to my builds that aren't approved by the pmc pc group members)
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CodingBucketsWoody239carter9000just get alienware XD http://www.alienware.com/Landings/laptops.aspx?&ST=alienware&dgc=ST&cid=246707&lid=4263762&acd=123098073120560
whenever asking a question about a PC on PMC, don't listen to anyone who isn't in the PMC PC Group.
why just why people that aren't in the pmc pc group could make good builds or even great builds
If some that isn't in the group makes good builds we will happily accept them into the group.
WillyWonka125But really OP, you'd be better off digging through http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc, making a part list, and then posting that list on the aforementioned subreddit (or here, I guess) and open it up for constructive criticism. You'll be better off over there than over here.
/r/buildapcforme would be better for this type of request. If OP wants they can post a build ready post on /r/buildapc with Toad's part list for them to check over but there really isn't much to improve.
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But really OP, you'd be better off digging through http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc, making a part list, and then posting that list on the aforementioned subreddit (or here, I guess) and open it up for constructive criticism. You'll be better off over there than over here.
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I like the pmc PC group way better than I like the people on /r/buildapc. But I guess I'll check out the subreddit
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Woody239carter9000just get alienware XD http://www.alienware.com/Landings/laptops.aspx?&ST=alienware&dgc=ST&cid=246707&lid=4263762&acd=123098073120560
whenever asking a question about a PC on PMC, don't listen to anyone who isn't in the PMC PC Group.
why just why people that aren't in the pmc pc group could make good builds or even great builds
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Is it sad that I use alienware for the TV PC I use?
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These types of people are the cause of my slow death on the inside... and I'm only 15.
@OP (and everyone else), whenever asking a question about a PC on PMC, don't listen to anyone who isn't in the PMC PC Group, or else *insert meme* You're gonna have a bad time.
@OP (and everyone else), whenever asking a question about a PC on PMC, don't listen to anyone who isn't in the PMC PC Group, or else *insert meme* You're gonna have a bad time.
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GET OUT!
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SkiooI can understand that two R9 280's may not be the best choice, but will still be awesome, if you like dual graphics card crossfire awesomeness!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor ($236.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial V4 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($181.10 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($181.10 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($11.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $1177.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 22:13 EDT-0400
Killer's gonna have a field day with this one.
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I can understand that two R9 280's may not be the best choice, but will still be awesome, if you like dual graphics card crossfire awesomeness!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial V4 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($181.10 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($181.10 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($11.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $1175.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 22:35 EDT-0400
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial V4 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.95 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($181.10 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 280 3GB TurboDuo Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($181.10 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($11.97 @ Amazon)
Total: $1175.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 22:35 EDT-0400
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Change the CPU to the 212 evo. It's Better and cheaper than the H50.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1215.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 21:06 EDT-0400
Changed it up a bit. Bigger/better case, equal to, or better than the other cpu cooler.
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.49 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($339.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1215.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-29 21:06 EDT-0400
Changed it up a bit. Bigger/better case, equal to, or better than the other cpu cooler.
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Thanks, but I don't see keyboard/mouse and wifi thingy but meh I'll just save up for those after I build!
Oh and +1 for the 2 monitors
Oh and +1 for the 2 monitors
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Oh my goodness, I forgot those. I'm sorry. You can add a cheap wifi adapter, and also do you have a spare mouse keyboard? They will work fine till you can get a good keyboard (mechanical is probably the best way to go, and the cheaper steel series mouses are pretty good for their prices.)
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If you need to, you could possibly go with a cheaper case to squeeze in a super cheap mouse and keyboard. It's all up to preference, but I've had my desktop for about 6 months now and the total of my mouse and keyboard is less than $30... I don't mind it one bit either. But if you're one of those people who need super fantastic peripherals the best thing to do (in my opinion) would be to drop one of the monitors until you can save up for another.
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Anyone?