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Hey,

I was hoping someone could help me find a great combination of cpu gpu and mobo for gaming, i hav been researching for awhile now and everytime i think i fond something, something else even better pops up and i keep getting stumped, im not very technical but i do have some knowledge, so would someone please help me find a great combo for a cpu gpu and mobo for about 400-450 my total budget is 900 dollars (canadian) thanks in advance for your time
 
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ScrewySqrl

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($252.66 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.86 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($112.95 @ Vuugo)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: VisionTek Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($259.64 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $895.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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Dont know if u want AMD or intel... have a look into this one

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($118.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $688.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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whoops, It helps to have a power supply:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($204.25 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.86 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: VisionTek Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($259.64 @ Amazon Canada)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $895.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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I dont have a specific build in mind, im starting all over again so amd or intel would be fine also i accidentally one upped answers, and how do i directly respond to someone im new to this site
 
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At the bottom right of each post, there is a small quote icon. Click on it. That selects that post for quoting. You can do this multiple times. Then click "Post an answer" at the bottom, which will bring you to a new page with all quotes you selected.

Alternatively, just mention the name of the user you are speaking to in your post.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($232.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($304.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $892.23
 
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions they have helped alot :D, i chose part from your suggestions to make a build, is this good enough?

All parts being bought from pcpartpicker.

CPU: Intel core i5 4590 3.3GHz Quad Core Processor (198.98)
CPU Cooler: I'm going to use the stock cooler
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Mobo (107.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 - 1600 Memory (74.70)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5'' 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive(49.99)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card(229.99)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case (49.99)
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA Nex 650W 80+ gold Certified Fully Modular ATX PSU (69.99)
OPtical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS/DVD/CD Writer (19.98)
OS license (forgot to mention that this is included in budget): Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64bit) (84.98)
until i can get a wired network im forced to use a wireless network adapter: TP-Limk TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 WiFi Adapter (18.95)
Keyboar/Mouse (I got a bundle): Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming BundleWired Gaming keyboard w/Optical Mouse (29.99)

That's my build, the total becomes 935.53 $ it went over 900 dollar which kind of bugs me, if there is anything i can do to bring the price down a bit that would be great, the os license is a killer but im going to need, any more suggestions will be taken into account and appreciated and also i'm not going to make my absolute final decision for a couple days because i feel like i haven't done enough research, thanks for all your help so far :D
 
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alright thx i will check the xfx and i have no idea why, didnt notice :p
do u have any recommendations, I'm trying to keep the total price for everything under 900 dollars
 
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heres my tweak of your build

less expensive motherboard and case allows faster ram, a much better gpu, and an adjustment to the psu and a internal wi-fi card instead of usb

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($205.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB royalQueen Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: be quiet! Pure Power L8 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.75 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.79 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N10 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($21.55 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($35.25 @ Vuugo)
Total: $895.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($205.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.75 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.79 @ DirectCanada)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.50 @ Vuugo)
Total: $894.76
 
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See if it helps
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($47.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.97 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $854.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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I think i want to go with the intel i5 4590 cpu but before i make my decision i have a question, compared to the fx 8350 if im streaming or recording, does the fx8350 do alot better then the 4590 or a little better, like will i have to turn the setting down at all or a bit because im fine wth taking down the settings. Also how come some r9 270x cost less and some cost more and is there a performance difference if the price is 169 compared to 199?

Thanks for your help so far
 
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The i5 will be fine. Most games are playable even with two strong cores so you won't have issues with recording software. Most recording software split work between the CPU and GPU so it's not completely CPU intensive. The FX-8350 can handle it better with more cores, but the gaming quality won't match that of the i5 even with recording alongside.

As for the graphics card, the main thing between the cards is the cooler. I've never been a fan of PowerColor graphics card and their cooler is pretty crappy. I would stick with the other ones mentioned. Asus's cooler is by far the quietest. As for performance, I am not sure how well the Asus one matches up with the Club 3D one.
 
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does the r9 280 work well with this cpu, will i get decent frames, also can people recommend some cheaper gpus that work really well for gaming because the 280 is kind of out of my budget
 
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The i5-4590 will work with any single graphics card without bottlenecking. Once you get into high-end multi-GPU, then the i5-4590 will bottleneck them due to not being able to overclock. In a nutshell, don't worry about it. Get the best that you can afford.
 
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alright thanks i think i can get a build going, im going to post my final build for any suggestions for upgrades
 
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http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/zg6PQ7

this is the build am going for unfortunately its over budget but i'm going to try and see if i can get it because it's still under 1000 technically. I was going to get the Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case as someone suggested but the price went up to lik 45 dollar and i'm already over budget. I really like the case i chose cuz ik exactly how i'm going to configure it. thank you for all your help, guyz i really appreciate it, it's really helped me alot also are there any other suggestions i should take into account?
 
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1. That motherboard requires BIOS version P2.00 to run the Intel Core i5-4590. I don't know if the new motherboards will come with the latest up-to-date BIOS. Please ask ASRock about it prior to purchase. If it does not come with the latest BIOS, you won't be able to boot.

2. That network adapter is crap.
 
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