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Hello, looking to spend around a thousand dollars and while messing around on pc part picker I came up with this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/s4RrRB

I've never built a PC before so I'm just wondering if all the parts will work together or any general advice.

Thanks!
 
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Pr3di

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Joe, take a look at this:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kDr4YJ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kDr4YJ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($96.76 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($304.50 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($104.20 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus VN248H 23.8" Monitor ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1140.36
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-31 06:24 EDT-0400

Sorry, but I dropped the SSD to be in the same price range, since it can be added later on with no issues.
 
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joe426

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thanks for the quick response.

i wanted the ssd for the quicker load times on just the os and a few games, but ill add it later. which ssd would you suggest?
 
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Pr3di

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The Samsung 840 EVO or Pro versions are some of the best currently out there.
There`s another from Seasonic, the M12II type.

You will find different sizes for these, just get the one you can afford and suits your needs.
 
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any way to cut the price down a little bit more? my check is for $1050 hehe

maybe a lesser video card? i only play a few video games and dont mind the settings on low
 
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I`d rather go with the below build, instead of lowering the performance from the GPU or CPU side.
What I did: removed CPU Cooler (you can add it later, the CPU is great and you don`t need to OC it to play the latest games), cheaper but still good RAM, cheaper case (can also be replaced cheaply later on), went for a different monitor, but still 24" 60 Hz.

Let me know what you think:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yXjt99
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yXjt99/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($119.70 @ Newegg)
Total: $1047.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-02 00:48 EDT-0400
 
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