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robertcj01

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It says it is a 1150. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116944&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
 
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He has the 4340 + Z87 which is a 1150 socket and not 1155. The motherboard you offered is not compatible.
Also - the Z series is meant for OC and he has nothing to do with it.

- Expensive RAM, no use.
- Expensive storage, no use.
- There are better PSU's for that price..

Here's a MUCH better PC for you and for 100$ less:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.67 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus B85M-G Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $577.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-04 21:05 EDT-0400)
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I don't know your needs, so please answer a few questions so I'd see if anything should be changed:
- What is this PC for?
- Why did you take 650W PSU? Do you plan to add / upgrade anything in the future?
- What is your final budget?
 
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$700 for a non gaming pc lol. Just get this and play any game you want maxed out.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $697.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-04 21:08 EDT-0400)

 
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Since when choosing an i3 and Z series motherboard is doing a good job?
Is he overclocking? Does he have an SSD?
Paying 85$ for a 7,200RPM HDD when he has the Seagate 7,200RPM for 60$ is doing a good job?
And really? A 650W PSU for such a system?

I fail to see how the job was done in a good way..
 
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Okay. I missed the fact that there was an i3 Haswell.
 
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If you want a non gaming PC you can get an AMD build which is faster for $300-$400.
 
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Sorry to offend anyone. Like I said I have not spec. Out a computer in a few years. I just want a system to last me for a long time. The reason I picked a 650 watt power supply it is the smallest I found in the recommended list from Asus. I would prefer to stay with intel. I do use cad once in awhile. But am not for sure it will run with the new operating systems.
 
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The build I posted earlier should run Cad great. I currently use a gtx760 and core i5 3570k for Inventor and Cad, and they both work with no issues. AMD however should provide around the same performance, and is quite a bit cheaper. ( In case that's what your worried about). It really depends on what your budget is. For around $400-$500 you can get a build that can run cad smoothly.
 
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What would you recommend for a system in the $400 -$500 range? I just don't have any experience with AMD. That is why I was planning on using an Intel.
 
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Go for this build if you want the best performance:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($203.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $746.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-05 16:24 EDT-0400)

Other wise go for this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4130 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($94.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $521.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-05 16:31 EDT-0400)
 
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I do have a question about this build. I looked at Asus approved parts for this motherboard. They don't list the memory you selected or the PSU. Would this be an issue?
 
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I noticed you said you are using an i5-3570k and running CAD with no problems. What kind of configuration simalar to that would you recommend?

Also I notice everyone is recommending Windows 7 as opposed to Windows 8. Any particular reason? And the case you are recommending does not have USB 3.0. What would you recommend that would have USB 3.0.

Thanks
 
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Well give me a budget and I can make one for you :), Also the Windows 8 interface is terrible, and only recommended if you have a touchscreen pc or tablet.
 
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