First time computer builder
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Well, PC Part Picker is a good site, but it can be a pain to actually use since you need to order from a bunch of different sites and the price it gives you can be misleading, as it relies on a lot of rebates which may or may not actually be accepted.
That said, there are a few basic questions that could help people provide more accurate help.
1. Do you want this to look pretty, or just get the job done even it looks ugly? Would you prefer LEDs, a white case, a black case, a micro case, a clean minimalist look, anything like that, etc?
2. Do you intend to make this easy to upgrade, or do you just want as much performance for a low cost as is possible right now, even if it makes it harder to upgrade later?
3. What resolution monitor do you have?
That said, there are a few basic questions that could help people provide more accurate help.
1. Do you want this to look pretty, or just get the job done even it looks ugly? Would you prefer LEDs, a white case, a black case, a micro case, a clean minimalist look, anything like that, etc?
2. Do you intend to make this easy to upgrade, or do you just want as much performance for a low cost as is possible right now, even if it makes it harder to upgrade later?
3. What resolution monitor do you have?
Jacob McIntosh
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.97 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.26 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 (Red/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.78 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1210.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-29 22:00 EDT-0400)
-i5 4670K cpu, one of the best on the market.
-good looking and performing motherboard
-high end ram, 8gb
-1TB main storage drive and a 128gb SSD for OS and main programs
-GTX 770
-good looking case, lost of cable management
-750watt PSU from XFX, great brand and allows for SLI in the futute
All for $1200.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.97 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.26 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT H440 (Red/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.78 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1210.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-29 22:00 EDT-0400)
-i5 4670K cpu, one of the best on the market.
-good looking and performing motherboard
-high end ram, 8gb
-1TB main storage drive and a 128gb SSD for OS and main programs
-GTX 770
-good looking case, lost of cable management
-750watt PSU from XFX, great brand and allows for SLI in the futute
All for $1200.
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Admirable
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416776
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139013
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182071
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116898
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157372
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339
90% of the performance of the last build, cheaper and all from one site and not reliant on rebates. Much less of a hassle.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139013
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182071
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116898
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157372
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236339
90% of the performance of the last build, cheaper and all from one site and not reliant on rebates. Much less of a hassle.
- Aug 27, 2013
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You won't beat this for ~$1250
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3iNNm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3iNNm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3iNNm/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1257.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-29 22:30 EDT-0400)
You could save $189 by dropping down to a regular GTX780
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3iNNm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3iNNm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3iNNm/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1257.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-29 22:30 EDT-0400)
You could save $189 by dropping down to a regular GTX780
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Admirable
- Mar 21, 2014
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Anyway, the build you suggested is clearly stronger than the one I suggested for similar costs. The main reason I didn't use PC Part Picker is because the price it lists includes every rebate and promo code possible. If the buyer doesn't want to mess with that or doesn't have enough money to pay more up front and wait for a mail-in rebate, there's a risk of the price inflating.
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