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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core 239.99$
CPU cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing 29.98$
motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-DS3H ATX LGA1150 106.78$
memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 84.99$
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM 54.98$
Video card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II 309.99$
optical drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer 16.99$

i still need to pick out a power supply and a case. suggestions would help a lot. thanks
 
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No worries about the power supply above, I don't recommend bad ones (it is simply the cheapest price-wise right now but not cheap quality wise). The Antec HCG uses Seasonic as it's OEM, basically the same model as the Seasonic M12II which is a really reliable power supply (I have the M12II 620w in my PC right now).

For the case, the 200R is a good one with decent airflow and well designed. The Corsair 300R is a bit better but $20 more and if you wanted a case with sound dampening then the Fractal Design R4 is a good one for around $100. If you don't care either way, go for the Corsair 200R.

If you wanted a gold rated power supply (save a bit more money on electricity) and a bit better quality these are good options:
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You would want a Z97 motherboard for the i5 4690k to ensure that the motherboard supports the CPU without a bios update (unless you feel confortable flashing a new bios onto the motherboard).

What is your budget for the case + power supply?

This is probably the cheapest I would go for the 2 items and still get good quality parts:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $109.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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i guess ill be getting the z97, and i really don't care about the case. but i want a good power supply. i don't want a cheap power supply but not to expensive
 
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No worries about the power supply above, I don't recommend bad ones (it is simply the cheapest price-wise right now but not cheap quality wise). The Antec HCG uses Seasonic as it's OEM, basically the same model as the Seasonic M12II which is a really reliable power supply (I have the M12II 620w in my PC right now).

For the case, the 200R is a good one with decent airflow and well designed. The Corsair 300R is a bit better but $20 more and if you wanted a case with sound dampening then the Fractal Design R4 is a good one for around $100. If you don't care either way, go for the Corsair 200R.

If you wanted a gold rated power supply (save a bit more money on electricity) and a bit better quality these are good options:
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

If you go for the EVGA, make sure that it is the G2 model, the G1 model was not as good quality. The G2 comes with a 10 year warranty (with online registration) so it is a pretty sweet deal.
 
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