Final Gaming Build Check

stephen3295

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This is the build I came up with and it's my first build. Is there anything I could do to cheapen up the build without sacrificing performance? I plan on ordering the parts tonight and just wanna see see if there are any other, maybe better options.
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very good build

i would go for some different parts
faster ram 2133 cl9
better PSU, avoid cx series for gaming PC.
read this reference http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx
and 1ms gaming monitor

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal...
very good build

i would go for some different parts
faster ram 2133 cl9
better PSU, avoid cx series for gaming PC.
read this reference http://community.newegg.com/eggxpert/computer_hardware/f/135081/t/45344.aspx
and 1ms gaming monitor

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Toxic Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Genius SW-G2.1 1250 38W 2.1ch Speakers ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1162.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

and you can save $50 by using sapphire dual X
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/sapphire-video-card-100363l
 
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