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Srab

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Hey guys,

It's my first time building a PC and I want something mid range budget for 1000$ ish. I've done some research and come with my first build : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3BLlI

I'd like to lower the cost around 1000$ and to know if I can downgrade some parts since I mostly only play DotA2, BUT i'd also like to run games like BF4 at descent settings too (wich i never could with my laptop who runs dota2 at minimum settings.) I forgot to mention that I'd like to stick with a i5 CPU and not go with AMD with this build.

Thanks alot for the input,
Srab
 
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targetdan

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Try this:


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($154.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.50 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $946.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 13:31 EDT-0400)
 
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RCguitarist

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He could lower it by $10 by going with a Coolermaster HAF912 case.
 
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numanator

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This would work too:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9500A-LED Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($36.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($76.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1004.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 14:37 EDT-0400)

-CPU/Mobo- Might as well get the most recent generation i5 since they are about the same price.
-Ram- saved a few bucks
-HDD- Changed the caviar black to blue (you already have an SSD for speed)
-GPU- Changed the gtx 770 to a r9 280, not as powerful as the r9 280x or gtx 770 but more powerful than the gtx 760
-Case- Changed to NZXT 210 Elite, not as nice as the corsiar 300r so you could go back to that
-PSU- Changed the Corsair CX to a seasonic, the cx series uses chinese made capacitors, only recommended on super budget builds (under $500).
 
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shnuhh

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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS9500A-LED Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($36.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($88.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1088.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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andrei65

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If you care about asthetics ...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($106.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.20 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($118.30 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050016-BLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.96 @ Mwave)
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050016-BLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.96 @ Mwave)
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050016-BLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.96 @ Mwave)
Case Fan: Corsair CO-9050016-BLED 52.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($18.96 @ Mwave)
Total: $1001.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-04 02:40 EDT-0400)

There's 4 blue led fans , a beautiful white case that is also very efficient in terms of cable management , a blue motherboard , blue ram sticks , a liquid cpu cooler for high overclocks ( the motherboard is good for overclocking too ) . The 750w psu is a bit overkill but it was the cheapest seasonic psu i could of found , but it will be very efficient if you're gonna SLI

Now if you do not care about asthetics and want a good gpu :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H105 73.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($106.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Arctic White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1047.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-04 02:45 EDT-0400)
 
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