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Hello tomshardware! I'm building my first PC ever and I need some help!

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August 25, 2014 10:40:53 PM

This is what I have for now:


    CPU: i5 4670K
    GPU: R9 280X
    Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
    Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive |and| Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
    Case: Apevia X-Trooper (Black/Green) ATX Mid Tower Case
    OS: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)

I need help with choosing the MoBo for this rig, the perfect PSU and a cooling system! My budget is between $1000 and $1500 and I want to spend the less I can, if possible!


Here's the website I've used in case you want to edit my list! http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QsDgrH



English is not my mother tongue, I'm sorry if any mistakes were done.

Cheers!

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August 25, 2014 10:47:42 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Apevia X-Trooper (Black/Green) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1226.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 01:47 EDT-0400

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August 25, 2014 11:06:15 PM

Do you already own those parts? The brand of the case looks seedy. The GPU can alsi be upped to a R9 290. And the parts list is missing the CPU fan, which I will make it a Corsair H100i.

tPicker part list[/url] / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ECS Z97-MACHINE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Diamond Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($242.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-Trooper (Black/Green) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1211.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 02:05 EDT-0400
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August 25, 2014 11:22:51 PM

I like reucklm14's build. Okcnaline's build went too cheap on the mobo and hdd imo and too expensive on the psu.
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August 26, 2014 12:51:36 PM

What's wrong with a cheap Z97 motherboard that has a okay brand name and the features of more expensive motherboards? And what's the differences of brand names between a Crucial and Samsung SSD? (P.S.: The HDD I clicked on the one right above my intended target: WD10EZEX.) What's wrong with AX760i at that budget?

Here's the updated build:
vPCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Newegg) (Custom Link)
Motherboard: ECS Z97-MACHINE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($118.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($489.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-Trooper (Black/Green) ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($184.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1444.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-26 15:48 EDT-0400
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August 26, 2014 1:10:27 PM

I wasn't talking about the samsung. I was talking about the HDD. Also, with his budget, there is no reason to go with a motherboard that doesn't even have reviews. For the same price he can get a brand name motherboard that is known for reliability. The psu you have is $185 dollars. For half the amount you can get a perfectly good psu that will suit his needs. I just think that those changes will make the build more balanced.
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