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JoshDK

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Hey guys I am trying to create a great gaming pc for about $900, this is what I have come to. Before I order this do you have any suggestions or alterations to the build please let me know and why. Thanks!


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SoH9
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SoH9/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2SoH9/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($171.93 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)

Total: $909.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 01:19 EST-0500)
 
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IDontUnderstand

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Cheaper RAM and different PSU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($171.93 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Raidmax 535W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $871.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 01:36 EST-0500)
 
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EasyLover

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Check these options in Intel:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($155.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $931.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 01:47 EST-0500)
 
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envy14tpe

envy14tpe

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I would like a better cooler for this build. Also, upgraded RAM for less.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/31tci
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($171.93 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($44.25 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Inwin GT1 Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $899.69
 
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envy14tpe

envy14tpe

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No PSU?
 
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EasyLover

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Forgot that: Here is revised list.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($155.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1006.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 02:09 EST-0500)
 
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