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Approximate Purchase Date: Within next few weeks

Budget Range: up to $1100 - I have amazon Prime so would prefer to shop there to save on LOTS of shipping cost

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, school (VM and duelboot Linux distros), general

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon and Newgg - Amazon gets me free shipping

Location: Lynnwood, WA

Parts Preferences: no preference, as long as the hardware is tried and true.

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Now

Your Monitor Resolution: I haven't decided on a monitor just yet, I might just take one from a family member for now

Additional Comments: Something cool and not too loud

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Upgrading for gaming (witcher 3, metal gear solid, hopefully the new Tomb Raider 2 comes to PC and CSGO!!!) and School, need the PC to be able to duel boot and mess w/ VMware, my notebook just isnt doing it.

This is my initial build, and was hoping others could check and see if there were any differences I can make to save money, or improve efficiency and compatibility.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/n2d6bv
 
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Witcher 3 - http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=3443&game=The%20Witcher%20III

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 ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($94.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($321.10 @ Directron)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.69 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($85.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1085.97

This is what you can get from Amazon -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($173.48 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($94.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($340.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($78.09 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($20.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit)
Total: $739.29
 
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Here is my recommendation. Built a Micro ATX system for you with the best specs I could fit in the budget from newegg and amazon. I took into account you wont be overclocking so i selected the i5-4690 instead of the i5-4690k version. It doesnt make sense why people are recommending the unlocked k version since you clearly said you dont want to overclock. I also chose a graphics card which is already overclocked high from the factory. The rest of the parts I selected for you are all very good quality. I highly recommend this system. It has everything you could possibly want. The evga nex power supply you chose in your build is lower quality than the evga gs i selected and the system you are running wont need 750w. Your initial build is definitely budgeted too high on the case and motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.38 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($334.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1020.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-30 23:39 EDT-0400

Here is a pcpartpicker link to show you the cm hyper 212 evo will fit in the case i selected incase this comes up
http://pcpartpicker.com/b/FYKZxr

Good luck with the build you select!
 
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im pretty sure you wont have to spend that much money anyway my pc isint very much at all and i can run witcher 3 on medium settings. but anyway. do you want to go with an AMD or Intel if ur going with intel i suggest a intel i5 4690k http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i5-4690K-Processor-BX80646I54690K/dp/B00KPRWB9G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1435774117&sr=8-4&keywords=intel+i7+4790k
but if you want to go with amd i suggest a http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD8350FRHKBOX-FX-8350-8-Core-Processor/dp/B009O7YUF6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1435720497&sr=8-2&keywords=amd+cpu

and for the case http://www.amazon.com/Sentey%C2%AE-Computer-Transparent-Removable-Management/dp/B00MNSDBVW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435720603&sr=8-1&keywords=gaming+pc+case

PSU http://www.amazon.com/KENTEK-Supply-EPS12V-SLI-ready-PCI-Express/dp/B00596PJG0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435774488&sr=8-1&keywords=PSU+950+watt

GPU http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2966-KR/dp/B00SC6HAS4/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1435774580&sr=1-2&keywords=GPU

Ram http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B006EWUO22/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1435720833&sr=1-3&keywords=32+GB+ram

MoBo http://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-GA-990FXA-UD3-990FX-SATA-Motherboard/dp/B0055QYKQO/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1435774762&sr=1-3&keywords=32+gb+ram+mobo
 
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Sorry, I should have added the case is non-negotiable, it has to be a mini, I am limited w/ room. But I like the suggestions so far. Also what is the difference between the 4690K and non-K
 
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I agree with N3rdR4ge except I would never ever buy the 4690 as it's a terrible value. The 4590 is $25 cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.38 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($320.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $928.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-30 23:55 EDT-0400

And really a case could be made for the $166 i5 4460
 
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Or if you like the Corsair 250D and want a miniITX...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.38 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $884.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-30 23:54 EDT-0400
 
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i did select a mini case. is that one not small enough? its dimentions are 7.91" x 14.88" x 17.52" vs yours at 13.78" x 10.91" x 11.42". the one you have is just more square.
 
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N3rdR4age, the case you selected is a microATX. It's a great case though, but definitely not a mini.


Overclocking is not worth it. Overclocking requires the more expensive K model cpu, the more expensive Z97 motherboard, and an aftermarket cooler. That adds up to around $100 assuming a $30ish cooler. NOT worth it.
 
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the k version is unlocked allowing much higher overclocks vs the non-k
 
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there is a difference in performance but you will not notice it while gaming at all. the 4690k is also overpriced on amazon
 
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