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Okay so around the end of last year I asked for help on a build under $1500 that I was gonna get as End Of The Year present. Turns out that my dad wants me to make it cheaper and if I can't then I won't receive a computer. Oh and I sure as hell don't want to buy a pre-built PC. So I'm looking for some help making my Gaming build cheaper. Help each other out. Make comments on others suggestions please because this is my first time and I don't want to have to write my horror story to PCGamer. Looking to get somewhere around $1000 or as close as possible :)

Build- http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qV3R6h
 
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Try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.64 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($74.00 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers ($33.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Blue LED Strip ($8.99)
Total: $1252.35
 
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You could get rid of the CPU cooler... You don't really need that unless you plan on overclocking. You could also get rid of the SSD. If you're on a tight budget but need room for game installs... just get a regular HDD for now. About the only other thing you can do is to get rid of the 970 GPU and settle for a less expensive model... unless that's one thing you have to have.

It might be much cheaper to just buy a pre-built OEM system for $600-700 and then getting the 970 GPU to stick inside it.
 
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Even with that build it will still come out to nearly $1400 if you include taxes and paying full price for those "rebates" that may or may not ever come.
 
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Do you have a machine you can salvage parts from? Every piece (A data HDD, the optical drive, DDR3 RAM) will help. This is especially true for the monitor.

CPU: Lower to i5-4590, live without the OC and save $20
CPU Cooler: No OC? Use the Intel POS. $88!
Motherboard: Check this thread to save ~$60 http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2573736/good-lga-1150-motherboard-100.html
Storage: Grab a SDSSDP-128G-G25, same capacity for ~$35 less. Probably little real world / noticeable performance difference
Video Card: Your monitor shows 1920x1080 resolution. A GTX 960 or r9 280X saves ~$115 and will still run every game nicely
Case: Very subjective but this thread shows some nice $50 options, saving you $30: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-1971143/gaming-case.html
Wifi Adapter: Do you really need this? It is a desktop, plug it into the cable modem directly. If this is possible, save the $39
PSU: Live with semi modular and get a Corsair CX430M for the same 80+ Bronze rating and ~$50 in savings
Optical Drive: $15 back in your budget: Borrow someone's PC for a half hour and a thumb drive, follow Microsoft's instructions. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/windows-usb-dvd-download-tool
Monitor: Again, got an old one lying around?
Keyboard / Mouse: An old one will do if you have them.
Speakers: If you cannot use old ones, you could stick a pair of iPod headphones in the front if you really need the cash.

$452 in savings listed above with minor downgrades. More if you can salvage some parts.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8JyxK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8JyxK8/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($316.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers ($33.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $978.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-15 02:43 EDT-0400

this is the closest you can get in order to remain in the gtx970 level. i think you can live without wireless, ssd and that blue led thing.!
 
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I mean, I all I want to do is be able to run GTA V on High settings at 40+ fps.. So if a cheaper GPU can do that then Im fine with that.. But that Wireless thing is something I need because Ethernet doesn't reach my room.
 
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GTAV - http://www.gamersnexus.net/game-bench/1905-gta-v-pc-fps-benchmark-graphics-cards#

1080p, High settings - GTX750Ti - 52 fps

1080p, Ultra settings - GTX780 - 50 fps.

For $1000 including monitor, kb and spkrs but no OS try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($90.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($57.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($182.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers ($33.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $974.36

where the gtx 960 will do 52 fps on 1080p at High settings


 
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No worries I already bought OS.. What do you think of this build? - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2HdxK8

 
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