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Gaming PC Compatibility MSI Z97 and GTX 970

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October 16, 2014 7:39:47 PM

Hi, I've done some research with a custom gaming build and i was just wondering if its possible that anyone could give it a quick look over for compatibility issues. Any suggestions that would lower its cost would be greatly appreciated. Any suggestions for the fans and fans controller?

Link to build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V7jhYJ

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October 16, 2014 7:55:11 PM

Your build works well

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($364.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
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 ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2340L 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($178.88 @ Amazon)
Total: $1205.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-16 22:54 EDT-0400

IMO better mb , definitely better graphics card , decent air cooler
and saves you $50
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October 16, 2014 8:00:16 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Zeus Red 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: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $979.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-16 22:58 EDT-0400

Very similar performance but cheaper.
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October 16, 2014 10:03:49 PM

Great solutions guys. Thanks for taking the time to help me :)  i haven't decide on the full build yet. I'll update you guys on what i have decided in the future :D  once again thanks for the help
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October 16, 2014 11:26:51 PM

Here i edited your build for MSI (black and red) theme.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hg8m7P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Hg8m7P/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: AMD 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2340L 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($178.88 @ Amazon)
Total: $1264.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 02:26 EDT-0400
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