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Gaming PC Build $1500

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June 25, 2013 8:27:19 PM

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1akHU
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1akHU/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1akHU/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($5.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.68 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Expansys US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($419.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Wintec FileMate B2020 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.38 @ Newegg)
Total: $1482.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-25 23:08 EDT-0400)

I am trying to get this to go lower but I can't seem to figure out how. I will be using this for video editing and gaming Crysis 3, Battlefield 3 and 4 and other RPGS, etc.

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June 25, 2013 8:28:45 PM

I will also be needing a wireless network card
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June 25, 2013 8:37:56 PM

Aside from looking for combo deals you are pretty much at the minimum for a comprehensive system like that.

You might be able to shave $50-100 off by getting a standard fan/heatsink and a cheaper case.

Probably could ditch the heatsink compound as most cooling solutions come with a decent compound pre-applied.

Might also go with a 2x8 GB kit rather then 4x4 GB, less stress on the memory controller.
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June 25, 2013 8:44:27 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($70.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($56.08 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($56.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $1474.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-25 23:46 EDT-0400)
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June 25, 2013 8:46:56 PM

Unless you absolutely need 16 gb's RAM, I wouldn't get that much. If you do want it, I would recommend getting your set in a 2 x 8 gb configuration. This allows you to have 2 free slots to upgrade later and also allows you more slots available, if in fact one of the slots goes bad outside of the warranty period.

Here is what I'd consider (since I helped you in the previous thread):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

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 ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($7.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($164.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.62 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.98 @ NCIX US)
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 ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Wintec FileMate B2020 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.38 @ Newegg)
Total: $1525.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-25 23:40 EDT-0400)

Wireless card will depend on your wireless routers capability, so I won't recommend one until we know what your wireless router can handle (Wireless a,b,g,n, AC??).
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June 25, 2013 8:51:40 PM

Build Price $1479.70

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX4 4g Thermal Paste ($9.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.25 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
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)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($56.08 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($56.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $1479.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-25 23:51 EDT-0400)
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June 25, 2013 9:14:47 PM

Hiii
Check this build my friend.

http://pcpartpicker.com/b/DbC

CPU

Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core
$199.99 Microcenter (Override)
CPU Cooler

Corsair H60 74.4 CFM Liquid
$62.13 TigerDirect
Motherboard

Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150
$186.13 Newegg (Override)
Memory

Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
$69.99 Newegg
Storage

Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" SSD
$129.99 Adorama

Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM
$76.99 Best Buy
Video Card

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB
$404.98 SuperBiiz
Case

Cooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid Tower
$54.99 Newegg
Power Supply

SeaSonic 620W ATX12V / EPS12V
$75.98 Newegg
Optical Drive

Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer
$16.99 Newegg
Monitor

AOC e2752Vh 27.0"
$199.99 Newegg

Total: $1478.15

I hope it helps.
Thank you.
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