Approximate Purchase Date: After 1-3 months, maybe after christmas. I'm sorry if posting here so early. I just want it plan as early as possible
Budget Range: $900 - $1000 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I will used this for gaming,surfing,watching videos and some other stuff.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, i think 20" will do.
Parts to Upgrade: N/a since this will be my first PC
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, but i dont know if i will go with win7 or win8?
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I prefer buying from newegg, because almost all products can be shipped for free, but you can suggest a better website that offers free shipping.
Location: Quezon City, Philippines
Parts Preferences: I would like it to be intel based PC, and i prefer ASUS brands for my mobo and gpu
Overclocking: Yes, since overclocking nowadays is easier and safer.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080
Additional Comments: I will be using this PC for 5-10 years and I'm considering an upgrade in the future. I want to focus on performance not on the look of the whole PC.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I'm using a Compaq presario cq60 but I'm having some overheating issues with it. At first I'm planning on buying a laptop but they say its way cheaper to build your own. And I need something to use if ever I decided to study again and have something to use to play games at the same time.
Here is what I came up so far:
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Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
^I chose this cpu because it can be overclocked and it has a good rating.
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Micro Center)
^Im still undecided whether i should get this or not. because i5 cpu comes with stock cpu cooler.
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ NCIX US)
^this board got a good rating from sites that i looked up.
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($85.99 @ Newegg)
^just some decent ram
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
^1TB is fine for me
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
^probably the best mid-range gpu or maybe not?
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
^case. just another normal looking case
Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
^I dont know if i should get this because the I dont trust the manufacturer. maybe i should get a better ones?
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.28 @ OutletPC)
^i will used this to install the OS. cheapest optical drive i found
Monitor: Dell P2213 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 Micro Center)
^good manufacturer and good size. i think its perfect for its price.
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.62 @ NCIX US)
^good rated bundle gaming keyboard and mouse.
Total: $1019.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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