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BloodyNinja1122

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I am completely new to computers and would like some overlook on my computer build. I will mostly use this for gaming. Please tell me anything and everything that is wrong, thanks. also please dont hesitate to ask me further questions about the build

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Bzz6NG
im planning using an old dimension 9100 case, or should i just buy a brand new one?


Edit: would u guys mind telling me whats wrong with my build setup?
 
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bignastyid
I would suggest not reusing that case. It has horrible air flow. Also when the older gen CPu you can get a faster 4690k cheaper.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($132.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card...
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damric

damric

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Here I wrote this one up for someone earlier. Get it while the discounts are active.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($119.95 @ Newegg)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card ($185.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $928.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 23:57 EDT-0400
 
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bignastyid

bignastyid

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I would suggest not reusing that case. It has horrible air flow. Also when the older gen CPu you can get a faster 4690k cheaper.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($71.74 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($132.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($289.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1045.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 00:00 EDT-0400
 
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