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deadrush

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My build so far is:

CPU-i5 4690k
CPU cooler-Thermaltake NiC C5
MOBO-ASRock z97 Fatal1ty Killer
RAM-G.Skill 2x4gb Ripjaws X Series
HDD-1TB 7200 RPM
Case-Rosewill Thor v2 White Edition

I still need the following:
GPU-
PSU-

Im looking for a GPU+PSU that fits the budget of $300 and still runs great together with the above components. If i can spend less than $300 that would be great but if I can't thats fine. I want the PSU to be a little more than I need as I plan to upgrade down the road.

Also i prefer to order these parts from NewEgg alone

Thank you in advance
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($244.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $324.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-13 12:42 EST-0500

It is a bit over your $300 budget, if you want you can get a R9 280 or a R9 285 for about $200. Both perform similar, the R9 280x however performs better than either one. The only reason you would choose a R9 285 is the AMD freesync support, otherwise a R9 280 would make more sense with its 3gb videoram.

This PSU is an excellent one...
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plywrlw

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By upgrade do you mean adding another graphics card? Because your budget is a little lean for that! With rebates you can get this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($224.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $294.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-13 11:20 EST-0500

If you're not planning to add another GPU in future and you just want spare PSU capacity for extra fans and HDD's etc. then this is a much better GPU...


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $324.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-13 11:21 EST-0500


PS I left rebates on, if you don't want rebates included let me know and I'll have another look
 
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bootcher

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $304.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-13 11:24 EST-0500
You don't mention what kind of upgrade you are planning down the road, but the PSU will probably not be able to handle a 2nd R9 280X in xfire, otherwise it is a solid PSU.
 
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bootcher

bootcher

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($244.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $324.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-13 12:42 EST-0500

It is a bit over your $300 budget, if you want you can get a R9 280 or a R9 285 for about $200. Both perform similar, the R9 280x however performs better than either one. The only reason you would choose a R9 285 is the AMD freesync support, otherwise a R9 280 would make more sense with its 3gb videoram.

This PSU is an excellent one and can handle a 2nd card in crossfire/sli.
 
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