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HeptTech

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Here's my build. I want to see where i can make it cheaper. I already have an OS, ssd(hardrive too), and optical drive. I'll be mostly gaming but i want my computer to be fast. I'm overclocking but i don't need sli/Xfire support. I would like to keep the i7 but the i5 can be an option. How can i make this build cheaper without sacrificing performance?

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($519.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1391.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-16 22:30 EST-0500)
 
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CPU: Like Clark said, downgrade it to the 4670K. i7 is over kill for you.
CPU Cooler: That's a entry level closed loop cooler, you can get a better air cooler for around $30ish. I'll post one below.
Motherboard: That's extremely overpriced. Like the cooler, I'll post one below.
Memory: Nice choice.
Video Card: EVGA makes good nVidia GPUs.
Case: It has good airflow, and the rest is just personal preference.
PSU: You could cut down on that. Again below.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:...
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HiTechObsessed

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Cheaper without sacrificing performance:
As much as it hurts the cool factor, the i5 is equal in gaming and every day computing to the i7. The i7 pulls away in high-thread programs, such as large photo/video editing. Unless you are doing that, you won't see a difference with the i5 4670k.

The Corsair H55 is actually worse at cooling than air coolers, so I would get the Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO air cooler for $20 less and get better cooling. And I know it hurts the cool factor, water cooling is awesome! But don't get less than a H100 for prebuilt water coolers.

You can save $50 by getting a Rosewill HIVE 650w PSU. More than enough power, and you won't see a difference between 80+ bronze and gold.

That right there is about $175 in savings :) The only one I would strongly suggest you change is the H55 cooler though, the other two are mere money saving tips :)
 
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CPU: Like Clark said, downgrade it to the 4670K. i7 is over kill for you.
CPU Cooler: That's a entry level closed loop cooler, you can get a better air cooler for around $30ish. I'll post one below.
Motherboard: That's extremely overpriced. Like the cooler, I'll post one below.
Memory: Nice choice.
Video Card: EVGA makes good nVidia GPUs.
Case: It has good airflow, and the rest is just personal preference.
PSU: You could cut down on that. Again below.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-D3HP ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($529.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($86.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1174.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-16 23:20 EST-0500)
 
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You are 100% correct, I completely missed that. Sorry about that!
 
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Don't ever try to shoot for an overclock, since it's luck of the draw lol

But it depends on how much you need to increase the voltage, but it'll be close. But like I said, I wouldn't recommend anything under the H100, and then you're looking at about $100 instead of $30.
 
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