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July 24, 2014 12:04:57 PM

hello :) 

the computer i got now is soon 8 years old and its time to renew to something that will keep usefull for a good while..

so im looking into building pc with these parts; (the rest i recycle from the old pc, like dvd +soundcard)

my question is if there is any changes i can do to the better without getting out of budget? should i change something? if so what? i want to play all new nice games at full hd with an acceptable fps.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BPdTpg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BPdTpg/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: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.91 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($151.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Aerocool Strike-X One ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $761.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 14:55 EDT-0400

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July 24, 2014 1:57:30 PM

Too much CPU too little GPU for a gaming build :D 

imho you should try something like that instead:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.91 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($216.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $751.51
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 16:54 EDT-0400
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July 24, 2014 2:06:28 PM

Even better!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.91 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $788.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 17:06 EDT-0400
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July 24, 2014 2:42:55 PM

hi!

thx for the answer! :D 

for some reason i forgot to write i also do use the pc for DAW and audio editing. it might not affect the parts, but im really a noob with the new computer gear. my old pc i use now is a quad 2.66 with a 9800 gt. i use external firewire soundcard.

ok i like that processor and motherboard and case. however i checked with my local suplier and they dont ahve that box, BUT they do have the BitFenix comrade that seems similar to me.

so also u are recomending not to buy a custom cooler for the cpu?



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July 24, 2014 2:52:05 PM

ah awesome :D  i will look at the availability at my suplier - brb
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July 24, 2014 2:52:14 PM

Yes. You dont need a 3rd party cpu cooler for a no-k i5 like i5-4460. This i5-4460 can handle anything you think of. And its a really strong cpu for gaming. BitFenix Comrade is very good also.

Good luck mate!
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July 24, 2014 2:58:39 PM

Good cases at this price range: Antec GX700, Inwin GT1 Black, Cooler Master HAF 912, Corsair 200R, Zalman Z12, Rosewill R5, NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black). Antec One, Rosewill CHALLENGER, Enermax ECA3253-BW.
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July 24, 2014 3:05:08 PM

ok i checked, my local supplier does not have team vulcan memory. the cheapest 2x4gb i can find is the gskilll sniper or similar.

also they do not have seasonic brand of psu.

would the Sharkoon Wpm V2 700w Modular work well instead? i can get it for a fairly good price
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July 24, 2014 3:44:44 PM

ok awesome.

found a Corsair cs 650 modular psu. a tier 2b on that reference guide. could that work?
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