Need to know if this system will actually work before I order it

s0lem

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Approximate Purchase Date: Most likely within a week

Budget Range: Around 1400 max(hopefully) (Cost of shipping included) This is what my build comes out to, willing to change some things around if my build doesn't actually work.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Buying everything through CybpowerpowerPC

Parts Preferences: None really, selected the ones i want to use

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Why Are You Upgrading: Just wanted to buy a PC which I can play old/new games on. Doesn't have to be at 1080p or highest res setting, But just want everything to run smoothly.

Below is the list of all the parts I selected to have them put together, I was just hoping you guys could look through and make sure this system will work. I have never ordered a PC online, much less chose the parts I want to include

This is a link to the build on the website with the different options I could choose

Gaming Chasis: Corsair Carbide Series Spec-01 w/ USB 3.0, Side Panel Window

Extra Case Fans: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans for the selected case(5 total

CPU: Intel® Core™ i7-4790 3.60 GHz 8MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1150

CPU / Processor Cooling Fan: Intel Certified CPU Fan & Heatsink

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-SOC ATX w/ Intel GbLAN, 4 PCIe x16, 1 PCIe x1, 2 PCI, 1 x SATA Express, 6x SATA 6Gb/s (Extreme OC Certified)

NFC: None

Intel Smart Response Technology: None

RAM / System Memory: 16GB (8GBx2) DDR3/2133MHz Dual Channel Memory (G.SKILL Ripjaws X)

Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 (Maxwell) (Single Card)

Sli Bridge: None

Power Supply: 600 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready

M.2 SATA SSD: None

INTERNAL PCI-E SSD CARD: None

Hard Drive: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Sandisk 128GB SSD + Single Drive)

Secondary Hard Drive: None

Hard Drive Cooling Fan: None

Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)

WiDi Router: None

Sound: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

Internal Network Card: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network

Internal USB Expansion Module: NZXT Internal USB 6-PORT Expansion Module


USB Hub & Port: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports

Operating System: Windows 8.1

Ultra Care Option: Ultra Enhanced Packaging Solution - Protect Your Dream System During Transit, and more(1)
Service: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR [3 Year Labor, 1 Year Parts] LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Rush Service: Standard Process Time: Ship within 8 Business Day
 
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This build would be identical in performance and would actually be more reliable since it has a much better psu

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($296.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)...

s0lem

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I actually just put together a list of similar parts on newegg, and the price was actually MORE then what I would be paying ordering from cyberpowerpc, i have no store close to me where I could go and buy all these parts.
 

CTurbo

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This build would be identical in performance and would actually be more reliable since it has a much better psu

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($87.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($296.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $954.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 14:56 EDT-0400



You can see the price difference. It's definitely worth saving over $400 to build it yourself.
 
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