Best PC Build Under CAD $1,300

versetti · Nov 9, 2015

So, the title is pretty self explanatory.

I really need it to be in Canadian Dollars from Canadian Vendors. I also would like a mouse, monitor, and keyboard included. I would love a mechanical keyboard and I would also like it to be in a consistent colour theme (eg. white and black, red and black, etc). An SSD for boot and special programs would be awesome. Nvidia is preferred, CPU I dont care who it comes from.

Can go overbudget to $1,400

Don't worry about including an OS.

Thanks guys!

need4speeds · Nov 9, 2015

http://www.kijiji.ca/o-posters-other-ads/1003599768

$219 HP Z400 WorkStation Xeon Quad Core 2.66Ghz 3GB/160GB win7 64 (it's a Nehalem i7)
***Ask nicely for 6gb or 12gb memory. (Yes you will have to pay for the extra memory but it will be hard to find matching memory now) Ask for a keyboard since most of the office keyboards are usually fairly good.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/hp-z400-workstation,2718-2.html

You will need a new 256gb ssd and then clone the old one to the new one with the cloning software that comes with the new drive. (Get ahci working first before cloning the drive)
A new 2tb hdd for your steam folder and program folder and media.
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX55553
$259.99 GeForce GTX 960 SSC

I would get something like a 32" 1080p led lcd tv or at least a 22" monitor. (Don't get a 720p be careful)
Look on the local used ads for things like a used usb joystick, sat sub speakers, office or gaming chair.
This build leaves extra cash for games on steam and some other things.

SECOND BUILD....
http://www.memoryexpress.com/
I bought parts from them before so far they have been good. Since the dollar plummeted prices of new parts soared.

Above the used Xeon is the $470 i5-4690K. Bundle w/ Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/BDL_MM00000133
Add memory, case, ps, hdd, video card or cards. ect.

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX53999
$429.99 EVGA GeForce GTX 970
http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX59250
$574.99 XFX Radeon R9 390X Double Dissipation, 8GB PCI-E

(Both leave a option later to get a used second 970 or 390x)
It is recommended that you pick a power supply and case that will work with sli or crossfire for the card you pick so there is a future upgrade later on.

TheLonelyShrub · Nov 14, 2015

This is an absolute killer of a build, however if you need to drop the price a bit you could always drop down to a cheaper CPU and/or GPU (however i would recommend sticking with the R9 390), however if would suggest saving up a bit more if you can to get this because you really won't have many problems if any at all running games at ultra-high at 1080-1440p

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($301.01 @ Vuugo)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.01 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($178.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.01 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card ($418.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black/Blue) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.50 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($205.27 @ Amazon Canada)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($32.01 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1454.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-14 03:25 EST-0500

Btw its a Blue/black colour theme

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