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edwardxu517

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Hello~~~~

New to building PC, just want to learn more based on my lacked of knowledge.
I'm building a general PC but 80% about gaming. (Maybe do some video editing, Maya...etc, but not often for sure)
*The budget here does not include case and monitor*
I want to use i5 4670k and GTX760 and use this system for around 2~3 years and upgrade within these years when needed.
Also, I thought it's pretty cool to do some SLI later on but I heard there are some down sides about it.
I don't think the budget allows me to have anything higher than GTX760 tho since I want to include a SSD.
So through in parts you think will fit and thanks a lot for your suggestions~~!

P.S.
any suggestions on monitors and keyboards?
I don't need a fast monitor but will appreciate something looks nice both inside and outside.
Budget: Under $300 unless it's AWSOME!
Keyboard-wise, I'll probably go for mechanical ones but I have no idea what's good.
Budget: Under $100
 
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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 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A71 ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $983.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 05:56 EST-0500)
 
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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($184.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A71 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $961.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 05:57 EST-0500)
 
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yeah but they are nearly same 760 is bit costly that's the only reason i'd put r9 280x

When there the case is not included in cost you can have an SSD for primary drive for fast up and down.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($184.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ OutletPC)
Total: $975.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 09:12 EST-0500)

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.48 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1001

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Casing

Case: Thermaltake Chaser A71 ATX Full Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $89.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 09:18 EST-0500)

Monitor

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Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $259.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 09:20 EST-0500)

remember to select the best solution that will help others to make a quick selection :D
 
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Yes, the r9 280X almost performs the same and is pretty cheap.
 
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thanks a lot for your time, though this setup is more expansive in Canada T.T
 
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I did some research and I believe it's more like something in between the 760 and 770 right?

 
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Here's a build with Canadian prices:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.75 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($105.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($303.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $998.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-18 00:53 EST-0500)

And then if you're buying a case separately, I would go with the Phantom 410: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph410b1

For the monitor, you can go for the 144hz monitor: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vg248qe
Or you can go with an IPS monitor and save a lot of money: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs239hp

Lastly, for a keyboard, it's all up to you. Here's some high quality ones for you to choose from:

Cherry MX Red with a num-pad: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-keyboard-ch9000004na (Great deal on this one)
Cherry MX Blue without a num-pad: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4000gkcl1us
Cherry MX Red with Red LED Backlit: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4011gkcr1us
Cherry MX Brown with num-pad: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4010gkcm1us

The R9-280X is like a GTX 770. It's stronger than a GTX 760 and it competes against the GTX 770.
 
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Amazing stuff!!
Just a couple more questions:
Would 620W be enough if later on I crossfire another 280x?
Do you recommend a full tower or just mid ATX is fine?(spacing is not a problem)
Do you have any white cases to recommend? something like the shinobi xl which is pretty plain (window preferred)

Thanks for your time~
 
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-Mid tower is fine for a standard build. Normally, you would only want a full tower for a custom water loop, IMHO.
-Here's some good white cases with window:
Fractal Design Define R4 w/ Window: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4whw
NZXT Phantom 410: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-caph410w1
Bitfenix Shinobi White W/ Window: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcsnb150wwwbsp

If you want to do a future crossfire set-up, here's a good psu: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/antec-power-supply-hcg850m

 
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