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Simon Samoore

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($213.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.37 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card ($233.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.88 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $876.95


All opinions appreciated Thanks. Budget is 1000e.
 
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filippi

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For your budget you should buy a better PSU and GPU. SSD helps a lot too.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($213.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.37 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For $0.00)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($73.83 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $994.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-15 11:30 EST-0500
 
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Simon Samoore

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Sorry, I haven't purchased anything yet. ''(Purchased For $0.00) '' is incorrect.

Ok so getting an SSD seems very reasonable, especially for OS speeds. Thanks.

I'm not sure about the upgrading GPU and PSU. My gaming is 1080p atm, so I thought the R9 380 was a reasonable choice and the 970 looks more directed towards 4k.

So since I haven't bought a MOBO, any other suggestions as a replacement ? I thought the one I picked looked quite balanced.

By the way I went for that expensive FULL sized case is because I like to have a lot of room and wires clutter-free.

Thanks again.
 
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filippi

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This is the best gaming performance you could get for your $1k build. This case is really roomy, you keep the ssd, great psu and gpu. The gtx970 is really great for 1080p. Not so good for 1440p. And not really for 4k gaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($329.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($94.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1001.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-15 12:29 EST-0500
 
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