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Computer build.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3QXdT
So my friend is building a PC, yes. I realized I could just let him use my old (4 months of use) GTX 660 (gigabyte). So that drops from a lot of the price, what could you do to keep the build upgrade ready for the future by keeping it around 530(USD)ish? Thanks!
So my friend is building a PC, yes. I realized I could just let him use my old (4 months of use) GTX 660 (gigabyte). So that drops from a lot of the price, what could you do to keep the build upgrade ready for the future by keeping it around 530(USD)ish? Thanks!
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Okay so I had to get a different case due to the GTX 660 apparently not being able to fit, ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard has an onboard USB 3.0 header, but the Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case does not have front panel USB 3.0 ports. It gave me that with the new one and old one, would that change anything..?
? It will fit in a Source 210, you just have to remove some of the hard drive cages, and the USB thing means the case doesn't have USB 3.0 ports on the front.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $537.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-25 22:40 EDT-0400)
CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $537.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-25 22:40 EDT-0400)
That one looks nice
EDIT: Why an APU?
EDIT: Why an APU?
APU? Intel doesnt make APUs. Their CPUs do have intergrated graphics capability. However, since you are using the gtx 660, graphics will be taken care of by that instead.
Well, you could get the OS at /r/softwareswap for 5-15 dollars. (you buy keys, you can download the Windows 7/8.1 installation for free, legally, its the key that you need)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.74 @ OutletPC)
Total: $543.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-25 22:28 EDT-0400)
You could get a cheaper CPU too, but I went with that one, just because.
P.S. if you don't trust anyone, I can link you to my trusted seller, and they are 100% legit. (sounds like drugs )
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($21.74 @ OutletPC)
Total: $543.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-25 22:28 EDT-0400)
You could get a cheaper CPU too, but I went with that one, just because.
P.S. if you don't trust anyone, I can link you to my trusted seller, and they are 100% legit. (sounds like drugs )
He says he'd rather just buy the OS, since it's sketchy sounding. I can agree with that x3. So what could he do with the OS added?
Well, you can trust me (I assume). I've bought 5 keys from my seller, and so far they've all worked (only tried one, so I assume the others are the same) haha.
Alright, PM me him I guess. I'll think about it.
