Is there anything I can do to improve my build? ($1k gaming/music recording pc)

ajb667 · Dec 31, 2014

I have about a grand to drop on it, and this is what I have so far. Anything I can do to save money or improve it? Its for gaming and recording my guitars off amp modulation software.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/g99dt6

Havo_k · Dec 31, 2014

Yea that power supply is horrible.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $52.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-31 14:52 EST-0500

jafrankl · Dec 31, 2014

Drop the K from your CPU (especially since you didn't get a cooler), get at least a 500W power supply (Nvidia standard for 900 series), swap Seagate for WD (better brand), 1600 MHz Ram with lower CAS will perform the same as 1866 and save you some.

USAFRet · Dec 31, 2014

Do not get that hybrid drive. Useless temporary tech.
Get either individual SSD (120GB+) + HDD(1TB+), or just an HDD.

Get a better power supply.

ajb667 · Dec 31, 2014

Alright, so I updated it. Im keeping the CPU the same and getting a cooler, since my friend can get me a better deal on it that the listed price.
Think this is good?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/P9GgK8

Havo_k · Dec 31, 2014

ajb667 :

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