I am hoping to get a good computer for programming, general use (internet, office, etc), some gaming, and some video editing. I put together a build with these specs for ~$1289:
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/29GVb
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/29GVb/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/29GVb/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.00 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($126.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.14 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($342.84 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($88.55 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer ($30.00 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1289.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 13:16 EST-0500)
But I also found a pre-build computer here (http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX49353) for $999 with the following specs:
Processor Intel® Core™ i5-4570 Processor
Motherboard Asus H87-PLUS Motherboard
Graphics MSI R7970 Twin Frozr OC BE Radeon HD 7970 3GB
Memory G.SKILL 2x4GB RipjawsX DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Memory
Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD
Optical Drive 24x DVD+/-RW
Chassis Thermaltake New Soprano Chassis, Black
Power Supply Thermaltake TR2 600W Power SUpply
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour
Which would you go with?
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/29GVb
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/29GVb/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/29GVb/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.00 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($126.98 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($78.14 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($342.84 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($88.55 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS72 DVD/CD Writer ($30.00 @ Amazon Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1289.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 13:16 EST-0500)
But I also found a pre-build computer here (http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX49353) for $999 with the following specs:
Processor Intel® Core™ i5-4570 Processor
Motherboard Asus H87-PLUS Motherboard
Graphics MSI R7970 Twin Frozr OC BE Radeon HD 7970 3GB
Memory G.SKILL 2x4GB RipjawsX DDR3 1600MHz CL9 Memory
Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda 1TB HDD
Optical Drive 24x DVD+/-RW
Chassis Thermaltake New Soprano Chassis, Black
Power Supply Thermaltake TR2 600W Power SUpply
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour
Which would you go with?
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