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October 17, 2014 12:56:20 PM

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:


PCPartPicker part list / 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
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 15:30 EDT-0400

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October 17, 2014 4:01:34 PM

Keep it up. However, I would recommend the Z97 Anniversary mobo at micro center you can buy the 4690k for 200 and the z97 anniversary for $55.
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October 17, 2014 4:03:48 PM

This should suffice:

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-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Corsair Force LX Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: *EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.62 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1102.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 19:02 EDT-0400


Without SSD (~$65), Total: $1037.76
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October 17, 2014 4:06:03 PM

aks_1337 said:
This should suffice:

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-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Corsair Force LX Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: *EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.62 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1102.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 19:02 EDT-0400


Without SSD, deduct $65


I would recommend 2x4 GB for dual channel memory.
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October 17, 2014 8:10:52 PM

aks_1337 said:
This should suffice:

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-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Corsair Force LX Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: *EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.62 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1102.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 19:02 EDT-0400


Without SSD (~$65), Total: $1037.76



hi this build doesn't include a monitor. and why do i need the SSD?

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October 17, 2014 8:12:20 PM

wewum said:
aks_1337 said:
This should suffice:

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-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: *Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Corsair Force LX Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: *EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.62 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1102.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-17 19:02 EDT-0400


Without SSD, deduct $65


I would recommend 2x4 GB for dual channel memory.


I agree
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October 17, 2014 8:30:18 PM

wewum said:
Keep it up. However, I would recommend the Z97 Anniversary mobo at micro center you can buy the 4690k for 200 and the z97 anniversary for $55.


I cant find this $50 mobo.
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October 18, 2014 1:22:58 AM

Refined.


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-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($250.75 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2213 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.66 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1084.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-18 04:29 EDT-0400

Also around the xmas time of the year, parts will become discounted
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