Hi! I've taken advice from a previous post and updated the build list. Currently, my desktop computer is from 2009 and I've been looking to upgrade for a while now. I'm a newbie when it comes to this, This computer is primarily going to be used for gaming, web design, and programming. How can I improve on this build? Are there better parts out there that are cheaper?
If possible, for a price range of $500-$700, it would be awesome that this computer could run newer games at very high settings (1080p+, high fps, etc.).
**What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.**
- Gaming, programming, web design
**If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)**
I'm looking for high settings (1080+, high game settings, good frame rate, etc.)
**Budget**
$500-$700
**In what country are you purchasing your parts?**
USA
**Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). [Consider formatting your parts list.]
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cd6y23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cd6y23/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($242.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Sentey® Gaming Computer Case Gs-6011 Blade ($54.99)
Total: $702.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-17 23:29 EDT-0400
**Provide any additional details you wish below.**
- The case should work with this build, correct?
- Should I get a cheaper motherboard? Any recommendations?
- Should I opt for a SSD?
If possible, for a price range of $500-$700, it would be awesome that this computer could run newer games at very high settings (1080p+, high fps, etc.).
**What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.**
- Gaming, programming, web design
**If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)**
I'm looking for high settings (1080+, high game settings, good frame rate, etc.)
**Budget**
$500-$700
**In what country are you purchasing your parts?**
USA
**Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). [Consider formatting your parts list.]
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cd6y23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cd6y23/by_merchant/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($242.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Sentey® Gaming Computer Case Gs-6011 Blade ($54.99)
Total: $702.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-17 23:29 EDT-0400
**Provide any additional details you wish below.**
- The case should work with this build, correct?
- Should I get a cheaper motherboard? Any recommendations?
- Should I opt for a SSD?
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