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May 18, 2014 6:21:56 PM

Hello,
I am looking for a new pc I would like to purchase within two weeks, but if there is something that is worth waiting for I might wait. I would like an IPS monitor with 27-29 in. What is a good budget for the monitor. I want a good one, but I do not want to spend where it would not make a difference. This is my first build, so any advice will help.

Approximate Purchase Date: 1-2 weeks

Budget Range: 1000 After Everything please help me decrease the cost of my build it's too high now.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Web Design, Emails, Surfing, Watching videos. I also want the option for some light gaming if I want to.

Are you buying a monitor: Yes I need a monitor (IPS and height adjustment would be nice.)

Parts to Upgrade: N/A

Do you need to buy OS: Yes (windows 8)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg

Location: Wichita, KS

Parts Preferences: (Asus has some nice monitors)(Is Intel worth the extra price?)

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: 2560 x 1140

Additional Comments: I have mouse and keyboard. I web design with Xara designer pro x. Do I need extra case fans or thermal paste? I also want room to upgrade later. Please any advice will help greatly weather it's on the build or for actually building.

Why Are You Upgrading: old laptop is 7 years old and is struggling.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Ow2G
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Ow2G/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Ow2G/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($132.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($489.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1390.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-22 08:06 EDT-0400)
Thank You
Andre

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a b C Monitor
May 20, 2014 8:07:50 PM

There's no way you can build a good build under $1000 with a 1440p monitor.

This is the best I could do


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3O0RZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3O0RZ/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3O0RZ/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.96 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1198.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-20 23:05 EDT-0400)
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May 22, 2014 5:12:33 AM

Ok I updated it, is there any difference in the oem and other windows? How do I know which processor is a newer haswell refresh, is the ram good? Should I get a smaller case? Is my power supply good or too much? Is amd good to get? Do I need another processor cooler? Is anything good coming out soon?

Thank You
Andre
May 22, 2014 5:14:36 AM

Oh also what is the difference between lga1155 and lga1150?
a b C Monitor
May 22, 2014 5:35:09 AM

LGA1155 is Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge (2nd and 3rd gen)
LGA1150 is Haswell and next generation Broadwell(4th and 5th gens)
H8x, B8x, and Z87 are LGA1150 but won't support Broadwell.
H9x, B9x, and Z97 are still LGA1150 but will support Broadwell.
The 4460, 4590, 4590s, 4690, 4690s, 4790, 4790s, and the yet to be released 4690k and 4790k are the refresh models.



Where is your updated parts list?

No all of AMD's performance cpus are outdated now. I can't recommend any of them.
May 22, 2014 3:48:14 PM

Sorry, I forgot to paste the new specs. Is the ASUS MX279H better than the ASUS VX279Q. The ASUS VX279Q has AH-IPS is that better than IPS. Is the power supply overkill, if so can you suggest a better one. Is it worth 15 more dollars to upgrade to an ATX board over a Micro-ATX.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P3Wj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P3Wj/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P3Wj/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($128.59 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1148.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-22 18:45 EDT-0400)
a b C Monitor
May 22, 2014 4:05:45 PM

Why are you still trying to get 3rd gen parts?


For $11 cheaper, here are better parts from top to bottom.


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P4q4
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P4q4/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P4q4/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.81 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.43 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1137.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-22 18:58 EDT-0400)



That is a newer and faster cpu.
That is a newer motherboard that will support the next generation Intel cpus.
That is equal RAM that's cheaper.
That is a better ssd that is cheaper too.
That is an equal hard drive that is cheaper.
That is an equal quality psu that is cheaper and less power.


I don't know the differences between those monitors, but I will look them up. I know I would never pay $289 for a 1080p monitor though.

You may also consider getting a GTX750 instead of the 260x. The 750 is a little better, but it uses like half the power.


Honestly you could get a cheaper monitor and get back to your goal of $1000.
May 22, 2014 5:53:03 PM

Hey accidentally posted the wrong one here it is, also is 16GB of Ram too much.:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P7JN
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P7JN/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3P7JN/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($141.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Corsair Force Series GS 480GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 260X 2GB Video Card ($128.59 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N53 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1256.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-22 20:52 EDT-0400)
a b C Monitor
May 22, 2014 11:15:10 PM

Yes 16GB RAM is more than you need.
The 620w is overkill
Why do you want a Z97 motherboard?
It's better to go with the ssd for windows + hard drive for data combo instead of one big ssd.

My build for $1137 is better than that^
May 23, 2014 3:41:36 PM

How's this monitor. Is the GPU better? There was a good deal on this power supply do you think it is good? Is 16 GB 4x4 worse than 2x8. The z97 was only 10 more and supports more ram speeds.



PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PEaE
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PEaE/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PEaE/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus MX299Q 29.0" Monitor ($423.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1237.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 18:39 EDT-0400)

Thank you
Andre
May 23, 2014 6:24:51 PM

I am planning to order the parts either on Saturday or Sunday so any help with the parts or even with putting it together would be appreciated.
May 23, 2014 7:16:21 PM

What about the Antec Neo Eco 620C for $42, do I need a modular power supply?

Thank You
a b C Monitor
May 23, 2014 8:09:21 PM

You're still never going to need 16GB RAM or a Z97 motherboard, but for just $10 more, that's not a bad deal. I would still rather have the 4590 over the 4460 but it won't make THAT much difference. The GTX750ti is a little better than the 260x and it draws about half the power. 600w is way overkill. 300-350w would be more than enough for an i5 + 750ti. Add 100w if you go with the 260x.

I thought you wanted to get it closer to $1000? I still see some wasted money here.

Why don't you just save some money and buy a nice 1080p 32" tv?
May 23, 2014 8:54:36 PM

Ok I remembered I had an old ATX case so I'm using that, I also will not need wireless so I took that out. The 600 watt power supply was $11 more than the 430. I lowered my monitor to a 1080p. I am at my budget now. Do I need an aftermarket CPU cooler or thermal paste. Please help me with any knowledge you've learned through building.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PNiu
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PNiu/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3PNiu/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX279Q 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($257.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $970.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 23:49 EDT-0400)

Thank You
Andre
a b C Monitor
May 23, 2014 9:14:17 PM
May 23, 2014 9:38:43 PM

Thank You looks like I'll be going with the EVGA 100-B1-0600-KR it looks like a reliable product. Any advice with the actual putting together of parts. With the SSD would it help if I have one smaller for windows and programs and a 256 one for data, I don't have much data to add. Or is it safer just to do the 1 terabyte. Depending on what you recommend for storage do you recommend the ssd and hdd I chose.
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3POyf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3POyf/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3POyf/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.23 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX279Q 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($257.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $970.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-24 00:37 EDT-0400)
a b C Monitor
May 23, 2014 9:51:31 PM

You can install windows and all programs on the 120GB ssd and then use the 1TB hdd for all data.

I recommend the ssd and hdd that I put in my builds above. They are $35 cheaper combined. The two you selected are really good, mine just represent a better value.

Putting the parts together really isn't that hard. There are numerous videos online that show you each step in detail. The newegg one is good.
a b C Monitor
May 23, 2014 10:12:26 PM

CTurbo said:
Yes 16GB RAM is more than you need.
The 620w is overkill
Why do you want a Z97 motherboard?
It's better to go with the ssd for windows + hard drive for data combo instead of one big ssd.

My build for $1137 is better than that^


Lol at the 16GB of RAM... it is definitely overkill.
May 24, 2014 6:56:08 AM

Should I, for $5 cheaper than my western digital black get a Seagate Hybrid Drive ST1000DX001 1TB. Is the monitor I selected comparable with VESA plates? I am thinking of adding a monitor arm. How do I add a best solution, I am new to this forum.
May 25, 2014 1:21:26 PM

Looks like this will be my final build. I decided to use some old hard drives i had for storage and i can upgrade later if i needed and i needed to have a monitor with vesa compatability for my monitor arm.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG27AH 27.0" Monitor ($304.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $938.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-25 16:19 EDT-0400)
a b C Monitor
May 25, 2014 2:03:11 PM

Good build!
May 26, 2014 8:17:28 AM

Thanks I will order today.
May 26, 2014 10:09:35 AM

Since i was under my budget I will upgrade to faster Ram and 16 gigs.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($165.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Dell S2740L 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($299.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $993.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-26 13:08 EDT-0400)
May 26, 2014 11:25:05 AM

Will the motherboard support 2400mh RAM?
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