$1400 Limit, must include OS and Monitor.

So, just to confirm. 1100 budget for a Case and components, but don't have to worry about an OS, Monitor or Keyboard and Speakers?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19f8M
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19f8M/by_merchant/
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.89 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($404.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1446.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Nice little setup here. I would suggest looking into the Asus VG248QE instead for gaming. Since it's a 144hz + 1 ms.

But if you prefer picture quality and viewing angles IPS. Get that Asus VS239H-P one, it's also 120$ cheaper, so it should be right on your budget

If you look on Newegg, you can get a z87 motherboard with free 8gb's of good ram. The ram is actually what I'm using in my system, ddr3 1600 cas 9 timings. I went with the 1100 budget with the question I posted above.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($404.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.06 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1141.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Very similar to opponentmule2's build actually.

Hmm nice build dude.

Though i think the 300R by Corsiar is a slightly better case, it's jammed packed of features and it's having a good sale right now to take advantage of.

Also the Silencer Mark 3 is one of the best PSU, also gold certified and moleduar. I think it's worth the 20$ price increase. Never skimp on the PSU

Title says must include OS and Monitor.

The 650 Ti Boost in SLI outperforms the 680 and 7970 Ghz. So rather than include a 770 or something like that, I gave ya one 650 Ti Boost so later on ya can just spend $150 and beat the top end GPU cards. Meanwhile you get a CPU/MoBo combo, PSU/Case combo, Storage SSD/HD combo and superb 144 Hz monitor that is top notch. Easier to add the 2nd 650 ti Boost, then move up to replace 5 or 6 items ya compromised on so ya could get that expensive single GPU card

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_650_Ti_Boost_SLI/21.html

MoBo - $370 - ASUS Z87 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1352787
CPU - incl. w/ above - Intel Core i5-4670 Included w/ above and MoBo has built in wireless, $100 combo discount and $10 off w/ promo code Z87MB617, ends 6/30

RAM - $79 - (2 x 4GB) Muskin CAS 8 DDR3-1600 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226337
Free $25 Hawken in game credit w/ purchase, limited offe
Cooler - $30 - CM Hyper 212 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011


GFX - $155 - MSI GTX 650 Ti Boost http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127730
GFX - Later - MSI GTX 650 Ti Boost http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127730

HD - $95 Caviar Black 1TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
SSD - $135 - Samsung 840 Pro 128GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192

DVD Writer - $17 - Asus DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

OS - $100 - Win 7-64 Home Pre http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Monitor - $280 ASUS VG248QE Black 23" 144 Hz Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236313

TOTAL $1,385

Yes, but if you read his post, he has those items picked out already. Leaving 1100 for the rest of the components. I could add those components to my build, and make his budget but I was going to work with what he had picked out.

Take this

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.89 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($45.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1382.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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A couple of things you noted within your first post. You said you weren't interesting in overclocking so I felt why spend the premium on a k sku chip when you weren't going to overclock. Secondly I haven't included a cooler I wanted to give that freedom to you for you to perhaps add later or for you to make a decision on. My suggestions would be a Cooler Master EVO on the cheap and a NH-D14 on the expensive end. A evo will be fine at stock and with minor overclocking which you won't be doing and the NH-D14 is more poised to be the overclocking air cooler. Also, you can go with the h80i from corsair if you were looking towards closed loop.

With your case you said you wanted to have the ability to expand and to do more with your build. Well the Fractal Design Define R4 allows you to do this. It provides premium features normally found in more expensive cases into a case at a small price point. I would say you'll be able to continue with the case for a long time.

I like others went with the ASUS GTX770. I feel your budget leaves room for that so why not right?

Memory I may vary from others I went with the Crucial Ballastix Sport mainly because they are a bit more low profile then the other dimms which will leave you room in the future more so the other dimms would for a larger air cooler. Plus they'll be more airflow to be had then a cooler that just sits right on top of the memory which the crucial memory will not it reaches just above the 1 latch looking down.

Power Supply again maybe something that I vary from others with. I went with what was cheaper. The XFX 750 watt was a little cheaper then the 650 watt that was semi modular why I don't know but either way having a semi modular power supply will make things a little easier for you to cable manage then having all the cables running amuck in your case.


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CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1321.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Newegg bundle makes it attractive

If you purchase from newegg I would check out there combo deals. you have 449 dollars on cpu and mobo and you can do much better then that with them. Stronger motherboard/CPU combo. Also that XFX power supply is a better deal then if you were to go with that power supply you are looking at 25 dollars less. When it goes to the GTX770 you have to consider that a good GTX670 will land you around the 350 dollar mark and when you consider that the GTX770 is only 50 dollars more it really makes it a no brainer pretty much blows anything out of the water of the last generation.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($177.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $389.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $409.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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lol weird only 20$ more


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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $319.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Lol, yea that isn't a bad deal either. haha! although I would say I'd stick to the 4670k and upgrade something else.

Yea for the 300R that isn't half bad. I don't really have anything against marco's suggestion as well its a good one still. You get a slightly downgrade on the motherboard but you do get a stronger processor. And since you aren't really overclocking getting that extra umph processor wise isn't a half bad idea. The GD65 offers more in terms of overclocking but if that isn't your primary focus you can go with the GD45 you still get good overclocking not the same extent and you still get the killer nic and the creative audio versus the normal realtek POS onboard. here is a review for the GD65.

http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/msi_z87_gd65_gaming_review/1

In my opinion I would grab the 319 combo that marco posted. Upgrade your SSD to the 840 PRO and pocket the rest of the cash

better get i5-4670k + msi z87 combo,

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $319.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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yea that is the build I was referring to going with the amd build isn't the most optimal build its a budget build but its not the most optimal build given your budget. and the other build is okay as well however that ASUS board isn't as strong as a performer and the color scheme is hit or miss.

Looks good mate, but just remember. You'll never need a i7 4770k if you just game.

The only reason you would need an i7 is for video editing and coding.

I would just save yourself a hundred dollars and get the 4670k. But i'ts your call.

The notion with the i7 was just nearly because you were saving enough money to make it worth it and since you weren't really overclocking getting that little extra was what I was just referencing to since you do get the hyper-threading. Needless to say you'll have a awesome system there quite envious.

I think the G45 should be fine. It's a great way to save over 60$ for similar performance.

However just beware of 2 things.

1. With the G45 board, you won't have inboard wifi. So you'll have to install one yourself if you want wifi connection.

2. MSI was never known for good quality boards, Asus and Gigabyte have a better reputation. Expect a less in terms of quality of the G45 over the Asus pro board.

Idk about that. I've owned 2 Msi boards, and had zero issues. I've owned 4 Asus boards and had 2 of them be bad. That is a hell of a combo deal though. The build is looking really solid overall.