- Jan 30, 2015
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Hello,
I've made a previous post regarding a potential gaming build that I was hoping to make.
I have just incurred an extra $300.00 while my previous limit was $800.00, it is now closer to $1,000.00.
This is just a quick build I've made up and I will probably be buying this one, however I would like some input.
It is important to note that I do not intend on overclocking*
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/qc2799
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/qc2799/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($218.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($75.96 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card ($371.48 @ DirectCanada)
Case: BitFenix Neos White/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.29 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Ultra 650W ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $922.08*/**
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-04 21:58 EST-0500
*These are Canadian prices
**The actual total comes to about 950.49 after taxes and rebate (I found all the parts on each site and calculated the full cost, with shipping on some parts).
Of course, 800+300 is 1,100, so I COULD add $150 more, but I would also like to save as much money as I can.
My question to you is which part(s) should I upgrade?
I know that the processor COULD use an upgrade, but the prices start to jump with the higher level processors.
I've already included a new graphics card (previously the r9 280 for about $230), and I've messed around with the different prices like taking out a cooler (because the processor has a built in fan - and I don't keep my house warm).
Also, I've found a 650W power supply for about $45 (after rebate) at Tiger Direct so the listed one is incorrect.
Or should I even keep what I have?
Also, I know that I have listed only one stick of RAM and from what I gather on the internet from tests, there is only about a 4-7% difference in performance if you have 2 sticks vs 1 for RAM.
Even if the case were that there is a 10% or even 15% difference in performance, I am fine with 1 stick for now and I can always buy another as there are four slots on the motherboard I do believe.
Thanks for your input,
Will
I've made a previous post regarding a potential gaming build that I was hoping to make.
I have just incurred an extra $300.00 while my previous limit was $800.00, it is now closer to $1,000.00.
This is just a quick build I've made up and I will probably be buying this one, however I would like some input.
It is important to note that I do not intend on overclocking*
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/qc2799
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/qc2799/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($218.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($70.05 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($75.96 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card ($371.48 @ DirectCanada)
Case: BitFenix Neos White/Blue ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.29 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Ultra 650W ATX Power Supply ($79.00 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $922.08*/**
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-04 21:58 EST-0500
*These are Canadian prices
**The actual total comes to about 950.49 after taxes and rebate (I found all the parts on each site and calculated the full cost, with shipping on some parts).
Of course, 800+300 is 1,100, so I COULD add $150 more, but I would also like to save as much money as I can.
My question to you is which part(s) should I upgrade?
I know that the processor COULD use an upgrade, but the prices start to jump with the higher level processors.
I've already included a new graphics card (previously the r9 280 for about $230), and I've messed around with the different prices like taking out a cooler (because the processor has a built in fan - and I don't keep my house warm).
Also, I've found a 650W power supply for about $45 (after rebate) at Tiger Direct so the listed one is incorrect.
Or should I even keep what I have?
Also, I know that I have listed only one stick of RAM and from what I gather on the internet from tests, there is only about a 4-7% difference in performance if you have 2 sticks vs 1 for RAM.
Even if the case were that there is a 10% or even 15% difference in performance, I am fine with 1 stick for now and I can always buy another as there are four slots on the motherboard I do believe.
Thanks for your input,
Will
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