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August 22, 2014 7:51:26 PM

Currently, I have set up a computer build for myself for around $1200 so I could play games like Minecraft, Saints Row 2-4, and Battlefield. This is my first build. Any suggestions/changes to the PC i need to make will be much appreciated.


CPU - Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core $174.99
CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $29.98
Motherboard - MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 $97.00
Memory - G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $79.98
Storage - Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM $80.98
Video Card - XFX Radeon HD 7850 1GB Core Edition $169.99
Case - Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower $109.99
Power Supply - SeaSonic 550W ATX12V / EPS12V $85.98
Optical Drive - LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer $13.50
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $84.98
Wired Network Adapter - TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 $11.99
Case Fan - Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm $2.99
Keyboard - Logitech K400 w/Touchpad $24.99
Speakers - Creative Labs A60 4W 2ch $15.99



Total: $983.33

Don't know what I can add with the extra money.

Thanks in advance!

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August 22, 2014 8:01:29 PM

Intel i5 4670k = $230
GTX 760 Ti 4Gb = $285


you need an unlock proc to OC
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August 22, 2014 8:09:32 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.82 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($245.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN822N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Devastator Keyboard & Mouse Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Creative Labs A60 4W 2ch Speakers ($15.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1154.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 23:09 EDT-0400
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August 22, 2014 8:15:45 PM

patrichpachich said:
Intel i5 4670k = $230
GTX 760 Ti 4Gb = $285
seasonic M12II 620w 80+ bronze= $95

you need an unlock proc to OC


CPU - Intel Core i5-4670k 3.8GHz Quad-Core $230.00
CPU Cooler - Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $29.98
Motherboard - MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 $97.00
Memory - G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 $79.98
Storage - Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM $80.98
Video Card - EVGA GeGorce GTX 760 Ti 4GB $284.99
Case - Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower $109.99
Power Supply - SeaSonic M12II 620W $95.00
Optical Drive - LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer $13.50
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) $84.98
Wired Network Adapter - TP-Link TG-3468 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI-Express x1 $11.99
Case Fan - Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm $2.99
Keyboard - Logitech K400 w/Touchpad $24.99
Speakers - Creative Labs A60 4W 2ch $15.99


Comes out around $1160. $40 left over. Thanks!
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August 22, 2014 8:19:01 PM

Diox55 said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.82 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($245.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN822N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Devastator Keyboard & Mouse Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Creative Labs A60 4W 2ch Speakers ($15.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1154.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 23:09 EDT-0400


I would go for that, but Windows 8 is garbage, so if I switch to W7, I should still be good with that.

Thanks also!
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August 22, 2014 8:28:05 PM

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 LGA1150 Motherboard ($124 @ amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon TOXIC R9 280X ($357.91 @ amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Commander G42 Window Mid-Tower ($78 @amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN822N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Devastator Keyboard & Mouse Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Creative Labs A60 4W 2ch Speakers ($15.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1157.57
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