Best ~900$ gaming build?

babachicken · Apr 26, 2014

This is what i had in mind.

i want a mechanical keyboard (mx blue)
nice case with good cable management and airflow (and windowed)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3yUqY

can anyone else do better?

TechCIDLC · Apr 26, 2014

Everything matches good, and will work perfectly. Good build, you can buy that one.

Novuake · Apr 26, 2014

Solid build except for the SSD.

Here is a better one : http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=81654&vpn=CT120M500SSD1&manufacture=CRUCIAL%20TECHNOLOGY

I am not a big fan of Cooler Master keyboards/mouses. But hey to each his own.

Skylarz · Apr 26, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 Snow White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.39 @ NCIX US)
Total: $875.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 14:25 EDT-0400)

Novuake · Apr 26, 2014

Skylarz :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Chaser A31 Snow White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm QuickFire TK Wired Gaming Keyboard ($89.39 @ NCIX US)
Total: $875.08
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-26 14:25 EDT-0400)

By the way, the Antec the OP selected is made by Seasonic too. So no idea why that needs changing?

Skylarz · Apr 26, 2014

Novuake :

Skylarz :

By the way, the Antec the OP selected is made by Seasonic too. So no idea why that needs changing?

Oh really? Okay I guess he should stick with it then.

Novuake · Apr 26, 2014

Skylarz :

Jip really.

They are actually EXACTLY the same units except for the external chassis, which is also almost identical.

babachicken · Apr 26, 2014

hmm. well is the kingston SSDnow price going to stick as it is?

i also found another mx blue keyboard for cheaper

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823162029

is this one good?

Novuake · Apr 26, 2014

I would get that instead of the Cooler Master, yes.

I think Razer also uses mostly MX Blues if you like them clicky responsive keys. Check come of their stuff too, although they are usually more expensive, its worth a look.

I prefer MX Browns or Blacks, so I can not comment too much on Blues.

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