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I need a new gaming/rendering PC. So, even though I could probably put a decent parts list together myself, I'd rather ask you all for maybe some diversity to what I was debating on. $750-$900 Budget. - Rendering and Gaming

  • Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals would be awesome.
    I have the capability to build my own PC.
    I would like at least 16GB RAM and at least 1TB hard drive.
    If the 16GB RAM is to expensive, then at least 12GB. Since i'll be using this PC to render.
    I have an OS, and a 600GB Hard drive from my current computer.
    I have a CD-ROM from my current computer.
This is what I am asking for, so hopefully you all can help me out and find the cheapest components available.
Final Question:
Will this case work with what you guys recommend, or do I need a new larger one:
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00001841


Thank-you for your help. Any advice for anything would always be great.
 
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Can't believe I just forgot to put that... It's now updated in the text. Budget = $750-$900. Rendering and Gaming. Thanks.

 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($281.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $928.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-25 12:32 EST-0500

This should be good for gaming/rendering.

Do you have any interest in SLI or overclocking?
 
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I do not have a interest in SLI or overclocking at the moment. How much performance would I loose if I dropped the Graphics card down to something like the GTX 770. Or possible the R9 290 which is currently on sale at around $270?
Also, do you know if my current case would work with all these parts?
 
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This should give you a good idea of the performance difference. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/nvidia-geforce-gtx-980-970-maxwell,3941-8.html

If you want to save money without compromising performance, and since you have no interest in SLI or overclocking, this alternate list will save you $60 and still get the same performance.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.19 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Gaming Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($121.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $860.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-25 22:24 EST-0500

And yes, your current case should be fine for this build.

Do you want another HDD in addition to your 600 GB one?
 
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I will buy another 1TB harddrive and a cheap soundcard also. Thanks for the help on this. Really glad you replied. Best answer for you.
 
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