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Building my computer this month!
_coolness_
forgot about you
Hey people! I am building a computer by the end of this month, and I need some help. This is the build I have:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.24 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($52.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $830.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-01 15:01 EDT-0400
The catch is, since I live in Alaska I can only buy from newegg and Amazon. The total price of that for me ends up being $864.78. My max price is 1000, preferably 900 and below.
What is this computer going to be used for?
Homework, Minecraft (heavily Modded), all that kind of stuff.
What is your budget?
1000 usd max. Preferably 900.
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Alaska. No microcenter, I can only use newegg and Amazon.
What is included in the budget?
I do need a Monitor and the OS.
Will you be overclocking?
[i]Yes[i]
[b]Will you be reusing any parts?[/b]
[i]Keyboard and Mouse.[/i]
[b]What OS do you want?[/b]
[i]Windows 8 or 10[/i]
[b]Any specific case preferences?[/b]
[i]Any color as long as you can try to make a theme of it. Window. ATX.[/i]
[b]Any other special features that you want in the build?[/b]
[i]Wireless wifi adaptor[/i]
I will be upgrading to pascal next cyber Monday. So I do not need a really high powered gpu. Also, if I could get an i5 that would be nice.
Thanks!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.24 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($52.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Red 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $830.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-01 15:01 EDT-0400
The catch is, since I live in Alaska I can only buy from newegg and Amazon. The total price of that for me ends up being $864.78. My max price is 1000, preferably 900 and below.
What is this computer going to be used for?
Homework, Minecraft (heavily Modded), all that kind of stuff.
What is your budget?
1000 usd max. Preferably 900.
Where do you live? If in the US, do you have a nearby Microcenter?
Alaska. No microcenter, I can only use newegg and Amazon.
What is included in the budget?
I do need a Monitor and the OS.
Will you be overclocking?
[i]Yes[i]
[b]Will you be reusing any parts?[/b]
[i]Keyboard and Mouse.[/i]
[b]What OS do you want?[/b]
[i]Windows 8 or 10[/i]
[b]Any specific case preferences?[/b]
[i]Any color as long as you can try to make a theme of it. Window. ATX.[/i]
[b]Any other special features that you want in the build?[/b]
[i]Wireless wifi adaptor[/i]
I will be upgrading to pascal next cyber Monday. So I do not need a really high powered gpu. Also, if I could get an i5 that would be nice.
Thanks!
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Randomness3333Just go with Namez's build. Not like I made the partslist and was too lazy to post it or anything.
not like you could make such a majestic build like I posted or anything.
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rcm7sY
here try this
here try this
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Thank you guys all!
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Yes! Phew! that saves my life xD. Case shipping to Alaska. You don't even understand xD.
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Just go with Namez's build. Not like I made the partslist and was too lazy to post it or anything.
Yes, you can download an ISO file and use a flash drive to install windows.
Yes, you can download an ISO file and use a flash drive to install windows.
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Hi _coolness_!
You asked Namez for a good SSD and I figured I can contribute to your build with some experience I've had with SSDs. Currently I'm running two Samsung SSDs ( Samsung SSD EVO 850 500GB) separately (for almost 1 1/2 years). These guys runs smooth and with incredible speed. IF your budget affords it, you should get the 120GB version (Samsung SSD EVO 850 120GB) for obviously your OS and games you mainstream.
PRICE ATM!: Amozon has 44% off! (56 USD/w free shipping)
Samsung SSDs is/has been acknowledged to be some of the best SSDs in the world!
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch- ... B00OAJ5N6I
You asked Namez for a good SSD and I figured I can contribute to your build with some experience I've had with SSDs. Currently I'm running two Samsung SSDs ( Samsung SSD EVO 850 500GB) separately (for almost 1 1/2 years). These guys runs smooth and with incredible speed. IF your budget affords it, you should get the 120GB version (Samsung SSD EVO 850 120GB) for obviously your OS and games you mainstream.
PRICE ATM!: Amozon has 44% off! (56 USD/w free shipping)
Samsung SSDs is/has been acknowledged to be some of the best SSDs in the world!
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch- ... B00OAJ5N6I
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Also, with the system builder windows, will I be able to upgrade to windows 10? Or do I have to buy retail version and install that?
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I love that build Namez! But I have a few questions: 1. Would It be worth it to get this monitor (http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umwg6aab01) Manufacturer refurbished for 80$ instead? 2. Should I buy the actual OS or just the activation code? I think we have an 8.1 disc already (been used though, needs activation key.) 3. With any extra money what ssd would you recommend? Thanks for your patience, I just really don't want to mess up
EDIT: We do not have a disc, is there I place where I can download all that stuff and just buy the code?
EDIT: We do not have a disc, is there I place where I can download all that stuff and just buy the code?
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Bravi
How is it awful? Do you have any other constructive criticism besides crying about a build that somebody else posted? This is unlocked unlike a shitty low end i5 and can be overclocked like nothing else. Also, http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-3 ... MD-FX-8320 Which one is more expensive? Also, I'm pretty sure he isn't going to be using integrated graphics
Namez is too cool to give constructive criticism. Name says what he thinks. #Savage
But anyway, the i5 will beat the 8320 in every test ever. My i5-4460 even beats my friend's 8350 in 9/10 of the situations.
It is true that you can overclock the 8320, but you must be dreaming if you hope to even reach stock clock speeds on that motherboard. If you expect to get higher performance out of an AMD cpu than an Intel one, then you're going to have to own a bulletproof motherboard able to withstand extreme overclocks. And at that point, you'd be spending more than just buying an Intel cpu/motherboard in the first place.
And even at the point of beating the Intel cpu, the AMD cpu would be running at 4x the heat.
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CPUBoss and GPUBoss are biased towards Intel and Nvidia.
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-295X2 ... GTX-780-Ti
Proof ^^
http://gpuboss.com/gpus/Radeon-R9-295X2 ... GTX-780-Ti
Proof ^^
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Forget my other build, go with this. It is much better. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Sapphire 7850 ($99.99)
Total: $904.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-01 18:43 EDT-0400
GPUShack also ships GPUs to Alaska for free, so you can use it. It also has a 2 year warranty on their GPUs, which is later than when Pascal will come out.
Also, all of the parts are from Newegg/Amazon and the build has a nice black/red theme.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Sapphire 7850 ($99.99)
Total: $904.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-01 18:43 EDT-0400
GPUShack also ships GPUs to Alaska for free, so you can use it. It also has a 2 year warranty on their GPUs, which is later than when Pascal will come out.
Also, all of the parts are from Newegg/Amazon and the build has a nice black/red theme.
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Namez build is quite good, go with his.
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It shows up as my build.
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http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/
Try This The gpu is way better than the 750ti just needs a monitor
Try This The gpu is way better than the 750ti just needs a monitor
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Ok, my max price has to go down to 900. Yeah...
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Save 60-70$ if you buy OS from /r/microsoftsoftwareswap or g2a.
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BraviNamezBravipcpartpicker.com/b/kyd6Mp replace led lighting with 2x2 ddr3 sticks or cooler for oc and buy 1080p monitor on craigslist, newegg or amazon. for the os you can go on thepiratebay.se, you can reuse the trial iso from microsoft or you can buy it for 10$ on ebay.
That build is just AWFUL.
How is it awful? Do you have any other constructive criticism besides crying about a build that somebody else posted? This is unlocked unlike a shitty low end i5 and can be overclocked like nothing else. Also, http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-3 ... MD-FX-8320 Which one is more expensive? Also, I'm pretty sure he isn't going to be using integrated graphics
Well, yeah, I criticize bad builds, I don't cry about it, and I'm pretty sure an i5 4690K kills an 8320 in everything. Dont use CPUBoss, they are extremely biased, he wants Pascal, so don't give him a high end GPU now.
Back on the topic of "-snippy- low end i5", they can be OCed much better, they are way faster than any FX CPU. Not only that, but you compared it to a 2012 i5.
Just leave the thread. An i5 > FX 8320, end of story. Don't turn this into an AMD vs Intel thread, and get the thread locked so he doesn't get the help he deserves.
Edit: Even on a biased site, the i5 was much better than the FX 8320. Compare it to the current i5, the 4690K. It will kill it in everything, including OC.
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Mir? Also, why do I need a different case?
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MIR = Mail-in rebates
The SPEC-02 isn't the best case.
The SPEC-02 isn't the best case.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $866.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-01 16:37 EDT-0400
Comes to just under $1000 before MIR. You are sacrificing SSD performance for the OS (you didn't have in original build), PSU, and the case. You said you were going with Pascal soon, so I got you a 750Ti.
By the way, I am tired so this probably isn't the best. The MIRs are a crazy amount, I know, lemayo
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $866.85
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-01 16:37 EDT-0400
Comes to just under $1000 before MIR. You are sacrificing SSD performance for the OS (you didn't have in original build), PSU, and the case. You said you were going with Pascal soon, so I got you a 750Ti.
By the way, I am tired so this probably isn't the best. The MIRs are a crazy amount, I know, lemayo
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NamezBravipcpartpicker.com/b/kyd6Mp replace led lighting with 2x2 ddr3 sticks or cooler for oc and buy 1080p monitor on craigslist, newegg or amazon. for the os you can go on thepiratebay.se, you can reuse the trial iso from microsoft or you can buy it for 10$ on ebay.
That build is just AWFUL.
How is it awful? Do you have any other constructive criticism besides crying about a build that somebody else posted? This is unlocked unlike a -snip- low end i5 and can be overclocked like nothing else. Also, http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Core-i5-3 ... MD-FX-8320 Which one is more expensive? Also, I'm pretty sure he isn't going to be using integrated graphics
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Namez can I get part picker of yours pls sir?
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Yes, just give me a few minutes
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Bravipcpartpicker.com/b/kyd6Mp replace led lighting with 2x2 ddr3 sticks or cooler for oc and buy 1080p monitor on craigslist, newegg or amazon. for the os you can go on thepiratebay.se, you can reuse the trial iso from microsoft or you can buy it for 10$ on ebay.
That build is just AWFUL.
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http://pcpartpicker.com/b/kyd6Mp replace led lighting with 2x2 ddr3 sticks or cooler for oc and buy 1080p monitor on craigslist, newegg or amazon. for the os you can go on thepiratebay.se, you can reuse the trial iso from microsoft or you can buy it for 10$ on ebay.
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Can you make a pcpartpicker for it or no? Because I am not familiar with the motherboard and I don't know what case to get.
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Drop the CPU, get a better GPU.Wait for Pascal.
Don't get that SSD, it is utter crap.
Get a better case.
Get a cheaper Z97 motherboard.
Don't go cheap with the PSU.
Get the Seagate Barracuda as the HDD
Don't get that SSD, it is utter crap.
Get a better case.
Get a cheaper Z97 motherboard.
Don't go cheap with the PSU.
Get the Seagate Barracuda as the HDD
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No, I am buying the pascal when it comes out dude. I can get a good one, but I don't think it would be worth it.
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Never spend more on your CPU than you do on your GPU in a gaming rig.
Never.
Get a GTX 970 ACX 2.0
Never.
Get a GTX 970 ACX 2.0
