So this is my first time building a computer and did a lot of research in the picking of these parts. I just wanted a second opinion for my build. The main point of my build will be a good computer that will last me at least 3 or 4 years and can still accomplish casual gaming.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1T7fs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1T7fs/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1T7fs/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($240.00)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99)
Memory: GeIL Enhance CORSA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Tigerdirect Shipping ($11.73)
Other: Newegg California Tax ($6.37)
Other: Ultra Hybrid Modular 650-Watt Power Supply ($62.96)
Total: $971.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-25 15:27 EDT-0400)
All of the parts except for the case will be bought from Tigerdirect simply because they do not charge sales tax in California.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1T7fs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1T7fs/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1T7fs/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($240.00)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99)
Memory: GeIL Enhance CORSA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Tigerdirect Shipping ($11.73)
Other: Newegg California Tax ($6.37)
Other: Ultra Hybrid Modular 650-Watt Power Supply ($62.96)
Total: $971.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-25 15:27 EDT-0400)
All of the parts except for the case will be bought from Tigerdirect simply because they do not charge sales tax in California.