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September 14, 2014 8:18:10 PM

Extreme noob here just wanting advice. Looking for cpu to get the best out of blu ray with extreme resolution, mobo with at least two hdmi, wifi, 6 sata. looking for optical drive to write/play blu ray and dvd/cd that comes with software. Aslo, best cpu, mobo, ssd, and graphics card combo? thanks in advance.

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September 14, 2014 8:21:17 PM

Budge?
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September 14, 2014 8:44:18 PM

max of about 850 not including psu and case.
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September 14, 2014 8:58:23 PM

Do you like itx cases like Corsair 250D or FD Node 304?
or You like atx cases like phanteks enthoo pro and Cooler Master 912?
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September 14, 2014 8:59:22 PM

Also, will you want to OC (overclocked) the cpu?
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September 14, 2014 9:02:50 PM

This is a nice build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($217.25 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $870.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-15 00:02 EDT-0400

What do you meant by no case and psu?
Do you already have them?
What are they?
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September 14, 2014 9:03:50 PM

was thinking betfenix prodigy really like the design and from what i read not too many over heating issues. However with this case was thinking going semi modular psu, seeems easiest route. More concerned with cpu and motherboard combo than anything.
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September 14, 2014 9:04:15 PM

no not overclocking
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September 14, 2014 9:07:07 PM

really like the build, however how durable is the motherboard. From what I've read teh ASRock isn't extremely reliable. Any personal opinon on them, and i kind of want to do my own thing with the psu and case just mainly looking for a build similar to your last post .
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September 14, 2014 9:10:54 PM

Cheaper with your case xD

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $824.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-15 00:10 EDT-0400
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September 14, 2014 9:16:21 PM

still the mobo though? thats really my only concern whats the quality of ASRock?
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September 15, 2014 8:09:35 PM

gatorman57 said:
still the mobo though? thats really my only concern whats the quality of ASRock?


Do you need WiFi? and the quality is fine,
but if you don't need wifi, i can find you a msi or asus MB.
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September 15, 2014 8:11:22 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($85.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($190.38 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $869.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-15 23:11 EDT-0400

But Asus MB is more expensive, so
it's your chose!
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