How can I Reduce the Cost of my Gaming PC

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Hi all, I am a first time PC builder. The build is a bit more expensive than what I would like. Is there anything I can do to reduce the price without changing the performance too much?

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3

Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

GPU: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Case: Bitfenix Shadow
 
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1) Only get the K version of the CPU if you are really going to be overclocking. IF you are overclocking, the CX 500 is rubbish and you will need to buy a new PSU for that I suggest the i5 4460 or 4670 if not OCing. However, if there is only a small price difference then keep the 4670k but don't overclock with the CX500.

2) Again, if not overclocking (no K cpu), then get a H97 board instead of Z97. Much cheaper and will offer same stock clock performance.

3) Get 1600Mhz RAM for now (if not buying an overclockable CPU).

4)There are cheaper 270x's out there such as XFXs one. Otherwise, get a 270 and overclock it.

5) PSU is ok for not overclocking, but if OCing then you will need something better. Can also go for EVGA 500W if...
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[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jWtQhM) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/jWtQhM/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8320frhkbox) | $126.00 @ Newegg
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $19.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga990fxaud3) | $93.00 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/patriot-memory-pv38g186c9krd) | $74.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd3200aajs) | $33.49 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [XFX Radeon R9 285 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-video-card-r9285acdfc) | $169.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [BitFenix Shadow ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/bitfenix-case-bfcsdo150kkxbrrp) | $69.99 @ NCIX US
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic X Series 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-x850) | $138.17 @ NCIX US
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $725.62
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-08 07:59 EST-0500 |

can you give us a budget number?
 
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1) Only get the K version of the CPU if you are really going to be overclocking. IF you are overclocking, the CX 500 is rubbish and you will need to buy a new PSU for that I suggest the i5 4460 or 4670 if not OCing. However, if there is only a small price difference then keep the 4670k but don't overclock with the CX500.

2) Again, if not overclocking (no K cpu), then get a H97 board instead of Z97. Much cheaper and will offer same stock clock performance.

3) Get 1600Mhz RAM for now (if not buying an overclockable CPU).

4)There are cheaper 270x's out there such as XFXs one. Otherwise, get a 270 and overclock it.

5) PSU is ok for not overclocking, but if OCing then you will need something better. Can also go for EVGA 500W if you aren't OCing because it is a little cheaper but still decent quality.

6) Can get cheaper cases.

So, in all aspects and for all your parts, you can reduce the cost.
 
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GA-990FXA-UD3? 850W PSU? 320GB Storage?
This build is worse than what he had planned.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $678.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-08 08:10 EST-0500

Something like this mate, I second that suggestion that you can drop the -K cpu/mobo for cost saving if you won't be OC'ing. But it does give you the option to OC in the future if you go with it now.
 
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a 120gb ssd and a 320gb hdd. and belive it or not, he doesn't need a i5 until he has ~3 totl gtx cards or 4 totl R9's.

calm the hell down
 
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a 120gb ssd and a 320gb hdd. and belive it or not, he doesn't need a i5 until he has ~3 totl gtx cards or 4 totl R9's.

calm the hell down
 
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By the Way, if you are looking to go all out with the $1000 budget (leaving some room for OS) here is probably the most powerful build you can get. Please have a look.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.93 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A (NFC Express Edition) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.37 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.96 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.48 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Vapor-X Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.22 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $941.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-08 08:49 EST-0500





This build has the following key features:
- Good quality PSU and board for good overclocking
- Amazing CPU for Gaming.
- AMD R9 290 GPU that can take advantage of mantle API for games like Battlefield 4, Farcry 4 (hopefully) and GTA 5
- A SSD along with a HDD for excellent speed with OS and a few programs as well as good storage space for mass media like video, photos etc on the WD blue.
- A good budget case that will do the job but can be upgraded as desired.
 
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The V300 is not the best SSD in the world. Agreed.

But It is an SSD nonetheless and is anytime much much faster than a HDD. You also have to remember its price.

The V300 is actually one of the best SSDs in terms of price/performance. It offers incredible value for money and good performance. Reviews are very good too. Not sure where you heard the 'bad things' . Look at these:

http://ssdboss.com/ssd/Kingston-SSDNow-V300-120-GB-SATA-III
http://uk.pcmag.com/kingston-ssdnow-v300-series-sv300s3d7-120gb/2508/review/kingston-ssdnow-v300-series-sv300s3d7
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc-mac/pc-components/storage/disk-drives-hdd-ssd/kingston-ssdnow-v300-120gb-1128591/review
 
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No thats not what I mean by comparing it to an EVO or something. What i'm talking about is how Kingston changed the parts in the SSD's for review samples of it and then used much slower models to give to consumesrs. I can't find any webpages about it as it was a while ago:/
 
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