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Hello, I think this is the right place to post this. I am currently in the process of planning and building a new computer. This computer will be used for gaming, (Starcraft, League of Legends, Command and Conquer, Far Cry, maybe Battlefield 3) on medium - high settings. Im trying to keep the computer cost down to around $800.

These are the parts I currently want to buy:


CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($200.00)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.38 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card ($197.92 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.00)
Total: $773.27


Do you guys think I should change anything? I've been reading that AMD CPUs arent that bad when it comes to light gaming, normal internet surfing and stuff. So, if I go with an AMD CPU and save some money, I can maybe get a better case.

Im new so any thoughts or improvements are all welcome!

Also, are the parts Im using from good manufacturers?

-Thanks, Alex
 
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Frankenstein002
Firstly, if u r gonna oc the cpu then get a z97 chipset mobo. If u r not gonna oc the cpu, then get a 4690 cpu (non-k) instead of 4690k.
With nvidia cards u dnt need that much watts, jst get a 500w gold rated psu.
About ur cabinet, instead of those cheap looking rosewill, get a corsair carbide 200r.
You r good with an intel i5 for next 4-5 years, if u get an amd fx cpu, u'l definately save money but u'l hv to upgrade again in next 2 yrs. So stick to intel for now.
And yea, if possible get a amd r9 290x or gtx 970. It'l b a good pair with an i5-4690 cpu.
Gud luck for ur 1st build.
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You will get better preformance in games if you downgrade the cpu and upgrade the gpu to a 970 or r9 290x
Your current build will be able to play all the games you stated at the highest settings all the parts you are buying are good too.
 
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Firstly, if u r gonna oc the cpu then get a z97 chipset mobo. If u r not gonna oc the cpu, then get a 4690 cpu (non-k) instead of 4690k.
With nvidia cards u dnt need that much watts, jst get a 500w gold rated psu.
About ur cabinet, instead of those cheap looking rosewill, get a corsair carbide 200r.
You r good with an intel i5 for next 4-5 years, if u get an amd fx cpu, u'l definately save money but u'l hv to upgrade again in next 2 yrs. So stick to intel for now.
And yea, if possible get a amd r9 290x or gtx 970. It'l b a good pair with an i5-4690 cpu.
Gud luck for ur 1st build.
Dnt 4get 2 select d bst answer...
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cq77Hx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cq77Hx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($50.00)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.00)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($200.00)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($84.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $793.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-02 18:46 EDT-0400


So i changed the MoBo and I was thinking about changing the PSU, but the thing is, what if i want to upgrade in the future?
Also, I cant afford a better GPU due to my price constraints, any tips on what I should maybe remove?
 
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