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My Build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Dshv23


I need to get the Price down to around 800$ or if possible, lower.

Things that Cannot Change
the i54690k,
16gb Ram at least 1866mhz or faster,
a decent cooler for small-medium OCs,
GPU has to be able to play BF4 max ultra settings/ no filtering, at 1080p, and at least 60FPS or higher.

Thanks~ all suggestions are welcomed!

Also if you have the time, could you also put together a decent gaming build for ~600$
 
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TechyInAZ

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hmmm, I'm not sure even with no filtering that BF4 ULTRA 60fps 1080p is possible with that card. But, I don't play BF4 so I don't 100% know.

Your motherboard you can tone way down, to something like a H81 or B85 motherboard (I know they are very cheap, but you have no choice for $800).

And why i5 4690K? I'd get a i5 4590 since you won't be overclocking.
 
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First, I know you said its not negotiable, but 16 GB RAM is not necessary at all for modern games like BF4. If thats all your doing at the time (meaning your not rendering video, listening to music and gaming) then 8 GB is all you need.

Second, a gold rated power supply isn't necessary. I'm not entirely sure how much it will affect your electric bill, but it'd be better to get a $70 Bronze rated and put that money into your GPU, which is the weak point of the build. With the money you save you could afford a 770.

Finally, here is a nice $600 build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270X 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Other: Premiertek POWERLINK PL-U15010N IEEE 802.11n USB - Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.00)
Total: $594.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 23:28 EDT-0400
 
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I believe he does want to overclock, thus the motherboard and the K version.

 
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I do want to overclock.
and a 270x GPU will do it just fine, at ultra textures, and no filtering, but with Filtering im not sure.
 
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16GB of ram is really not necessary for gaming and neither is 1866mhz ram. I doubt you will hit 60 frames on ultra with a 270X. For 800 bucks your looking at a 4690 with no overclocking capability, i would say save up for longer to get a decent build
 
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Thanks for all the suggestions and the 600$ build!:D

and only reason I was looking at 16gb ram, was for future proofing, but i guess I can always add more ram later down the road.

And the PSU is a little overkill I Guess xD
 
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Yeah, you can always add more.

I'd recommend this PSU - http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1650snlb9

 
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Bro in this budget, what you are asking is ideal. Check this build in Intel. Not overclockable but then it is budget limit otherwise grab AMD. What is it with Amazon only?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.44 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($48.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $635.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 23:41 EDT-0400
 
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ditch the 16, go with 8. you can add another stick in the near future, most of us here have 8gb (i play bf3/bf4 everyday)
i have a 670, but i play at medium settings most of the time (to get close to 120fps). i just want things smooth, than have the extra eye candy. i don't really stop and look at how shiny things are when i am busy killing the enemies :)

but of course, that is just me. i do set a few things to HIGH, but check my fps so that it is still high enough. Medium is not that bad, actually, high and ultra is not that far apart in terms of looks, you will only notice it if you stop and look. low is ugly though.
 
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Not sure if this is reliable source, but they claim to be getting average 60FPS with 270x on ultra settings
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2014/03/10/amd_radeon_r9_270x_270_video_card_review/5#.VDtJi_ldWSohttp://
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($232.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-P ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($156.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $805.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 23:46 EDT-0400

no need for a server hdd which is terribly slow for you, a old outdated non upgradable z87 mobo or any of those other super expensive parts. I know you like amazon, as do i , but for pc parts the prices are out of control.
 
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Thanks for the build, and reason for amazon only is I have Prime, and a 200$ in amazon cards.
 
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It can even depend on what your looking at in game and it will drop below 60 frames at times, op said at least 60 frames
 
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IndyAJD

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I would recommend broadening your horizons to other sites, although I'm sure you'll have some parts to spend your cards on.

 
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600$ build with better cpu, mobo, better gpu(will achieve 60fps on ultra with filters on), etc

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($156.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 White ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $638.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-12 23:52 EDT-0400
 
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IndyAJD

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I don't see any R9 280 listed at that price range. Does that price include mail in rebates?

 
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yeah 7% off plus a 30 mail in rebate, i'm sure msi will honor thier rebates not sure on lesser brands but msi is reliable.
 
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~550$ ;)
CPU

Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
$182.99 -$10.00 $4.99 $177.98 SuperBiiz Buy
$10.00 off w/ promo code: TIFA53810, ends 2014-10-13
Motherboard

MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$48.99 FREE $48.99 Mwave Buy
Memory

Team Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory
$65.99 FREE $65.99 Newegg Buy
Storage

Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
$49.99 $49.99 NCIX US Buy
Video Card

MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card
$199.99 -$43.99 FREE $156.00 Newegg Buy
+ 7% off w/ promo code HSYFSSF9, ends 10/15
$30.00 mail-in rebate
Power Supply
XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
$69.99 -$20.00 $49.99 NCIX US Buy
$20.00 mail-in rebate
Base Total: $617.94
Promo Discounts: -$23.99
Mail-in Rebates: -$50.00
Shipping: $4.99
Total: $548.94
 
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Well, if he's willing to go through the hassle of sending in a rebate it would be worth it.
 
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hopefully, some companines sometimes make it a hassle.
 
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Here is the modification to your current build, which puts it below $800.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 270X 2GB IceQ X² Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $762.16
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 00:19 EDT-0400

However, I know BF4 is a CPU intensive game, however it would be more beneficial performance wise and for future games to get a cheaper processor and a better GPU. Here is what I would suggest you get.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($259.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $790.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 00:23 EDT-0400

This has a 770, which is a much better graphics card than the R9 270X. You will no longer be able to overclock, however this setup will perform better for future games than the previous build, even with an overclock.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax Hoplite ST ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.24 @ Amazon)
Total: $790.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-13 10:58 EDT-0400

If you can bring it closer to your $800 budget, I would invest in a decent ATX motherboard. If not this should work fine.
 
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I tweaked RazerZ's build

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FVbRqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FVbRqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($48.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Enermax Hoplite ST ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $789.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Slightly better cpu and better graphics card in terms of performance and reliability (ACX coolers have a misaligned heatsink). Much better HDD, the RE3 is really slow, the barracuda isn't much more for better performance.
 
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