Help lowering price for this build please

[Gregmillr]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DSfz

I really want that deal on the gfx card, so I don't think I'm going to downgrade that, but are there any suggestions? I need to knock it down $50 or so.

Remember please I need it on the Canadian site!

 

[SHORYUKEN]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Canada Computers)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.57 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $918.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-16 10:21 EST-0500)

If you do an online order from Canadacomputers by the 18th for the CPU, they give you $5 off.

 

[Gregmillr]

What's the difference between the two mobos? A friend also told me I should use a 650watt psu, is this correct?

 

[MrSlavw]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182277
all you need for 1 this build
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131837
i think this maybe a better choice

 

[MrSlavw]

yes for1 vd card all u need is 550 w

 

[MrSlavw]

same mb , but price even bettter,

 

[SHORYUKEN]

Yeah you could use a 650W, but what company is it from? Also, the ASUS vs the ASRock is basically quality. People say that ASRock is more bendable, while ASUS is nice a sturdy. And it's cheaper.

 

[MrSlavw]

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_558&item_id=055475
this card is even better

 

[SHORYUKEN]

http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_558&item_id=055475
this card is even better

I guess. This is a preference thing. Some people like AMD's ability to keep up with certain things, and others like NVIDIA. This is completely up to you. You want less power used? Go NVIDIA. You want better OC? Go AMD.

 

[MrSlavw]

650 w to much for 1 vd card , not enough for 2, maybe a 900 (iam running 2 7950s
on a 920w)with that mb saving

 

[MrSlavw]

its the same 7950 for less(it runs at 925 mhz with boost)

 

[Gregmillr]

why is the vid card better? Looks the same.

 

[MrSlavw]

why is the vid card better? Looks the same.

it is the same for less $

 

[Gregmillr]

ohh yes, but I think I'm going with the one on the build because it comes with 2 free game I was going to get anyway, so it saves me more.

 

[Gregmillr]

The new build: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/DSjC
+ http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182277

Couldn't find it on the pcpartpicker site, so I'll just buy with the link. (Talking about the psu)
What do you guys think?

 

[MrSlavw]

all amd cards 7900 series come with 2 free games till dec 2013

 

[Gregmillr]

oh great

why doesn't it say so on the http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=43_557_558&item_id=055475
page? Can't find it on there where it says I'll get the 2 free games.

 

[MrSlavw]

looks nice ,u got 50$ , win 7 or 8?

 

[MrSlavw]

i think u will find a coupon inside the box , or they will give it to you at the cash register,
http://www.canadacomputers.com/Never_Settle_Reloaded/

 

[MrSlavw]

i think u will find a coupon inside the box , or they will give it to you at the cash register,
http://www.canadacomputers.com/Never_Settle_Reloaded/

 

[Gregmillr]

Windows 7 I believe, everyone's been telling me that windows 8 is for touchscreen or tablets.

 

[MrSlavw]

all nice then gl