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September 17, 2014 4:16:40 PM

Hey ya'll, ive recently been getting into PC Gaming and want to have my own machine. I have researched a crap ton but my budget keeps getting broken. please help. also i want to include my OS in the budget. I am getting Windows 8.1 but at a student discount for around 60 bucks.

Thanks guys for your help. :) 

PS. would rather have a nvidia card. preferably an EVGA Brand

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September 17, 2014 4:23:43 PM

You need to be careful. Usually the Student version of an operating system is an "upgrade" version which means you have to have another, earlier version that is eligible for the upgrade. Would you mind terribly to re-check and confirm?
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September 17, 2014 4:23:49 PM

OK - so $840 and you buy the OS?

Try -

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($115.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($263.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $820.49
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September 17, 2014 4:30:02 PM

Try this Intel and Nvidia build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $898.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-17 19:28 EDT-0400



Note: Please go with Nvidia if you want to record using Shadowplay because AMD are as good for a cheaper price.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $958.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-17 19:29 EDT-0400
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September 17, 2014 5:04:07 PM

Karsten75 said:
You need to be careful. Usually the Student version of an operating system is an "upgrade" version which means you have to have another, earlier version that is eligible for the upgrade. Would you mind terribly to re-check and confirm?


upon my research you are right. that so crappy. ugh. All right, well thank for giving me the heads up on that
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September 17, 2014 7:24:03 PM

FR3EB3RG said:
Karsten75 said:
You need to be careful. Usually the Student version of an operating system is an "upgrade" version which means you have to have another, earlier version that is eligible for the upgrade. Would you mind terribly to re-check and confirm?


upon my research you are right. that so crappy. ugh. All right, well thank for giving me the heads up on that


Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. :( 

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