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caxino18

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Hey Everyone,

I'm in the process of putting together a computer for a friend, and I just wanted to know what everyone else's input is.
I want to keep it an Intel/Nvidia build. I chose a locked CPU because he's new to computers and just wants it for gaming and nothing more. That being said, should I bump it up to a Unlocked CPU? As for everything else, how is it?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/caxino18/saved/RG8j4D
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/h8zDkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/h8zDkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.44 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($411.61 @ TigerDirect Canada)
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No need for the more expensive cooler since it's a locked cpu. You can get ram that is faster(lower CAS) and cheaper. The PSU has longevity issues due to low quality secondary capacitors. I don't see the need for a massive full tower. I edited the build to make it a better price/performance for gaming.
Faster video card, faster ram, better power supply, and since the budget allowed i swapped in a 144hz gaming monitor.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($369.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.24 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($256.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1380.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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Another option would be to swap the cpu for the Xeon E3-1225V3, it's a 3.2 Ghz quad core with hyper threading(so 8 threads vs the i5's 4). This could help in a year or so when games start using more than 4 threads.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1225 V3 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($369.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.24 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($256.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1381.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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caxino18

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Ok, so the full tower was just his personal preference. What would be the next best option for the video card, the R9 290 is pretty expensive in Canada.

 
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The 1225 V3 does not have hyper threading. The 1230 V3 does.
 
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oops

 
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caxino18

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The budget is about $1400, but if necessary, it can go up to $1600. I should also mention that my friend is rock solid about keeping a Black/Red color scheme, and the case can't be changed.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/h8zDkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/h8zDkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.44 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($411.61 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Case: Rosewill THRONE ATX Full Tower Case ($169.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.00 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: BenQ XL2410T 120Hz 23.6" Monitor ($249.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1570.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/r8zDkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/r8zDkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.21 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.44 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($314.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Rosewill THRONE ATX Full Tower Case ($169.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.00 @ Vuugo)
Monitor: BenQ XL2410T 120Hz 23.6" Monitor ($249.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1474.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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