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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($88.33 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.89 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card ($619.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.09 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1396.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($88.33 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.89 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card ($619.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.09 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1396.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I changed that build a little,i don't see the point in taking that gpu,
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Prime SD1484 90.3 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Avexir MPOWER Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($503.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Enermax ECA3310A-B ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1368.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 08:33 EDT-0400)
changed some other stuff too since there was a budget for it.
With a case,well...just look for one that you like.
My psu is sli capable.
The ram i chose has leds on it so if you don't like that pick other black (preferable imo,just for the looks) ram.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Prime SD1484 90.3 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Avexir MPOWER Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($503.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Enermax ECA3310A-B ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1368.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 08:33 EDT-0400)
changed some other stuff too since there was a budget for it.
With a case,well...just look for one that you like.
My psu is sli capable.
The ram i chose has leds on it so if you don't like that pick other black (preferable imo,just for the looks) ram.
verma1891
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I knew the moment I recommend the 290x, people will jump on.
R9-290x is compared with the 780Ti and is just a bit slower than the 780ti. It is faster than the 780.
Yes the r9-290x runs hot, but this problem is solved with the Asus direct CUII cooler.
OP didnt say he wants to sli or not.
What do you want to do with two cpu coolers?
The POINT in taking that GPU is that it performs about HEAD TO HEAD with the 780ti and is about $80 cheaper. It is about 10-15% faster than the 780. Even more at higher resolutions. It performs very well at higher resolutions and its 512 bit memory bus and 4 GB of memory helps.
Only drawback, it is not Nvidia. I am not an AMD fanboy and I frequently recommend Nvidia cards, you can see my posts. But I hope you get the POINT OF SUGGESTING THAT CARD.
R9-290x is compared with the 780Ti and is just a bit slower than the 780ti. It is faster than the 780.
Yes the r9-290x runs hot, but this problem is solved with the Asus direct CUII cooler.
OP didnt say he wants to sli or not.
What do you want to do with two cpu coolers?
The POINT in taking that GPU is that it performs about HEAD TO HEAD with the 780ti and is about $80 cheaper. It is about 10-15% faster than the 780. Even more at higher resolutions. It performs very well at higher resolutions and its 512 bit memory bus and 4 GB of memory helps.
Only drawback, it is not Nvidia. I am not an AMD fanboy and I frequently recommend Nvidia cards, you can see my posts. But I hope you get the POINT OF SUGGESTING THAT CARD.
- Oct 22, 2013
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Thanks,edited the 212 evo out.Didn´t see that it was still in the build,normally when picking another cooler it replaces the other one.
I´m not saying you´re an amd fanboy and i din´t jump on,i´m sitting comfortably here.I just think that with a 1080p monitor will the gtx 780 be more than enough and it´s quite a lot cheaper compared to the r9 290x.I just like to spend that cash at something like a bigger ssd or a better cooler for instance.
I´m not critisising your build with mine,but i give my opinion of what i would do with the money given.It´s up to the ts to choose what he thinks that get´s closer to his wishes.
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thank you and sorry for the late replay just woke up:S
I will go ahead with this build and get back into gaming
I just realized i could add $100 more do you suggest add more ram or something ?
You're welcome!!
Well you can get the gtx 780ti (about 6-8% faster than the 290x). However r9 290x is very sufficient card for high resolution gaming.
Also, gou can get a 250GB SSD and 2 TB HDD.
8GB Ram is enough for a gaming PC.
Choose whatever you want.
verma1891 :
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thank you and sorry for the late replay just woke up:S
I will go ahead with this build and get back into gaming
I just realized i could add $100 more do you suggest add more ram or something ?
You're welcome!!
Well you can get the gtx 780ti (about 6-8% faster than the 290x). However r9 290x is very sufficient card for high resolution gaming.
Also, gou can get a 250GB SSD and 2 TB HDD.
8GB Ram is enough for a gaming PC.
Choose whatever you want.
thank you
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