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How is this build?

Find Them Creepers's Avatar Find Them Creepers7/30/14 5:05 pm
7/30/2014 8:45 pm
Seghas's Avatar Seghas
So I've been messing around with builds and have had this one bookmarked for weeks but could never post it because I lost access to my account. I might build a PC Soon and I'm hoping the build would be something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair XMS 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($309.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: BitFenix Neos Black/Gold ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Canada Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.79 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($139.75 @ Vuugo)
Keyboard: Gigabyte GK-K6800 Wired Standard Keyboard ($14.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1201.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 17:06 EDT-0400

I know it would work but I'm wondering if there's anything I could do to it to keep performance but for a lower price? I've already made a few edits to it over the weeks as well.

ALSO, BEFORE YOU COMMENT, READ THIS
The prices (should be) in CAD so it'll cost less in USD. I haven't updated it in a while.
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07/30/2014 8:45 pm
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Seghas
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cats10112Intel processors are overpriced. Buy a nice AMD 4.9 GHz from newegg.com for only $300

cats10112Buy a nice AMD 4.9 GHz from newegg.com for only $300

cats10112newegg.com for only $300

cats10112only $300

cats10112only $300

cats10112only $300

cats10112only $300


You realize that the i5 he listed is $200, and better at gaming than the FX-9590? $300 for a processor is i7-4790K territory. Which would brutally murder thrice over the FX-9590.
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07/30/2014 8:36 pm
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cats10112Intel processors are overpriced. Buy a nice AMD 4.9 GHz from newegg.com for only $300


Or, you could buy a 4790k and overclock it to 4.9 ghz and have it be faster in single threaded operations.
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07/30/2014 7:50 pm
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cats10112Also, use newegg.com for everything. I have a graphics card as good as the one you picked out that I got for only $70. It works amazing and I've had it for almost a year. Everything is cheaper on newegg, and they aren't a scam.

Newegg is good but there is more online-stores that are just as good like NCIX
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07/30/2014 7:48 pm
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cats10112Intel processors are overpriced. Buy a nice AMD 4.9 GHz from newegg.com for only $300

the frequency isn't a good representation how powerful it is.
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07/30/2014 7:45 pm
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Intel processors are overpriced. Buy a nice AMD 4.9 GHz from newegg.com for only $300

Also, use newegg.com for everything. I have a graphics card as good as the one you picked out that I got for only $70. It works amazing and I've had it for almost a year. Everything is cheaper on newegg, and they aren't a scam.
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07/30/2014 7:56 pm
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The 9590 is just a factory overclocked 8350. Intel is not overpriced as they have much much faster single threaded performance.
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07/30/2014 7:16 pm
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If you're only planning on gaming I personally don't think an i5 processor is necessary, but if you can afford it and are willing to get one go for it.
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07/30/2014 7:22 pm
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Eh, most i5's are some of the best for gaming, while no costing too much. (higher than what AMD offers, but much faster)

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KillertoadDoesn't look bad. You can probably get a cheaper H97 motherboard, like a miniatx asrock.

That ram is horrible for the price, 1600 at CAS 11? Shew, and for 90 dollars? They are outta their mind (90 before rebates)

You can get a cheaper GPU, I personally like the Sapphire Dual X, it's pretty dang good and quiet, run's pretty cool too.

Could get the OS at /r/softwareswap

I'd also personally save up for a mechanical keyboard, they feel and sound great.

Also, prices are in USD :p

They should be in CAD. It was in USD and it was around $1020 but then I remembered to switch it to Canadian at the top right in Pcpartpicker and it came up to $1200. And yeah I was looking at the Sapphire R9 280X. It's a tiny bit cheaper.

Alright lol and yeah get the Sapphire Dual X version, I just build a computer with a dual x 270x in it, and you can't hear it at all. Didn't run too hot either.
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07/30/2014 5:11 pm
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Killertoad
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Doesn't look bad. You can probably get a cheaper H97 motherboard, like a miniatx asrock.

That ram is horrible for the price, 1600 at CAS 11? Shew, and for 90 dollars? They are outta their mind (90 before rebates)

You can get a cheaper GPU, I personally like the Sapphire Dual X, it's pretty dang good and quiet, run's pretty cool too.

Could get the OS at /r/softwareswap

I'd also personally save up for a mechanical keyboard, they feel and sound great.

Also, prices are in USD :p
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07/30/2014 6:46 pm
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Find Them Creepers
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They should be in CAD. It was in USD and it was around $1020 but then I remembered to switch it to Canadian at the top right in Pcpartpicker and it came up to $1200. And yeah I was looking at the Sapphire R9 280X. It's a tiny bit cheaper.
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