Hello
I am looking for advice on cheaper but still good parts for a build (gaming build mostly) I’m experimenting with writing up. My ideal budget was $1000, but I bumped it up to an $1100 MAX because I wanted certain other things. My current price is about 1099 after PSU and GPU rebates, but I am looking to drop it a bit more. I would also prefer to get things from Microcenter or Amazon.
I am willing to look for cheaper alternatives for
the case:
Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl)
The optical drive (although I’d rather not, its already $20 and I want to use it for a lot of my games that are still discs):
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
The PSU (at least 750W) (although I don’t want to skimp on it as I want it to last for a while):
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Professional-Series-Modular-HX750/dp/B0090I9VZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375404903&sr=8-1&keywords=hx750 ] Corsair HX750 [/url]
For those that wish to see the full build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/mc962/saved/25iX
All the other parts I would prefer to keep in the build unless you can suggest some amazing alternative. The motherboard in particular I want to keep as it’s the one im experimenting with trying to fit in and keep to budget.
I would love to drop at least $30-$40 dollars off the build, preferably with the parts listed above. I was thinking the case would probably be the best place to start chopping; while I think I would fall in love with the Fractal R4 when I would get it, I wouldn’t mind a cheaper comparable case with good airflow/quality
**Note: Because of rebates/combos and stuff not all pcpartpicker prices are quite accurate. Try using amazon/microcenter prices instead. However, I will be considering all rebates and deals from those 2 places that continue past 8/11
I am looking for advice on cheaper but still good parts for a build (gaming build mostly) I’m experimenting with writing up. My ideal budget was $1000, but I bumped it up to an $1100 MAX because I wanted certain other things. My current price is about 1099 after PSU and GPU rebates, but I am looking to drop it a bit more. I would also prefer to get things from Microcenter or Amazon.
I am willing to look for cheaper alternatives for
the case:
Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl)
The optical drive (although I’d rather not, its already $20 and I want to use it for a lot of my games that are still discs):
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
The PSU (at least 750W) (although I don’t want to skimp on it as I want it to last for a while):
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Professional-Series-Modular-HX750/dp/B0090I9VZI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375404903&sr=8-1&keywords=hx750 ] Corsair HX750 [/url]
For those that wish to see the full build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/mc962/saved/25iX
All the other parts I would prefer to keep in the build unless you can suggest some amazing alternative. The motherboard in particular I want to keep as it’s the one im experimenting with trying to fit in and keep to budget.
I would love to drop at least $30-$40 dollars off the build, preferably with the parts listed above. I was thinking the case would probably be the best place to start chopping; while I think I would fall in love with the Fractal R4 when I would get it, I wouldn’t mind a cheaper comparable case with good airflow/quality
**Note: Because of rebates/combos and stuff not all pcpartpicker prices are quite accurate. Try using amazon/microcenter prices instead. However, I will be considering all rebates and deals from those 2 places that continue past 8/11
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