- Mar 12, 2016
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Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping
Under $1000, rebates ok.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)
AAA Gaming, Online, 2d game dev, streaming, multiple screens.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: of course not
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Best price
Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available
NYC
Parts Preferences: Leaning MSI, Unsure about 390 v. 970
Overclocking: Maybe if it ever becomes necessary
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)
I wanna say 1366x760
Additional Comments: Fallout 4 & Skyrim modded up, Smash Project M online, Dark Souls, Shadows of Mordor (just to name a few). Lot sof indie games, video streaming.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Finally want a gaming quality PC to get out of consoles walled-garden.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.00 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $885.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-12 19:35 EST-0500
So this is the build I've put together. What do you guys think? I'm pretty unsure about the Motherboard I can't find a good way to choose between them. I leaned to 390 over 970 because it seemed like the 8GB makes it easier to multitask.
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping
Under $1000, rebates ok.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)
AAA Gaming, Online, 2d game dev, streaming, multiple screens.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: of course not
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Best price
Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available
NYC
Parts Preferences: Leaning MSI, Unsure about 390 v. 970
Overclocking: Maybe if it ever becomes necessary
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)
I wanna say 1366x760
Additional Comments: Fallout 4 & Skyrim modded up, Smash Project M online, Dark Souls, Shadows of Mordor (just to name a few). Lot sof indie games, video streaming.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Finally want a gaming quality PC to get out of consoles walled-garden.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.00 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($329.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $885.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-12 19:35 EST-0500
So this is the build I've put together. What do you guys think? I'm pretty unsure about the Motherboard I can't find a good way to choose between them. I leaned to 390 over 970 because it seemed like the 8GB makes it easier to multitask.
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