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both actually

 

600 watts PSU and slightly higher tier Z97 board from MSI

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both actually

 

600 watts PSU and slightly higher tier Z97 board from MSI

recommendations?

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recommendations?

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($389.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.60 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1307.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 22:46 EDT-0400

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Drop the PSU down to 600w, you don't need more than that unless you are running crossfire/sli.

Specs: CPU - Intel i7 8700K @ 5GHz | GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Motherboard - ASUS Strix Z370-G WIFI AC | RAM - XPG Gammix DDR4-3000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) | Main Drive - Samsung 850 Evo 500GB M.2 | Other Drives - 7TB/3 Drives | CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i Pro | Case - Fractal Design Define C Mini TG | Power Supply - EVGA G3 850W

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($137.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($389.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.60 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1307.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 22:46 EDT-0400

 

will this be a sufficient build to play games like Planetside 2, Titanfall, BF3, BF4, Battlefield Hardline, COD, GTA IV, GTA V, Watch_Dogs, SimCity, and any other game that anybody could possibly recommend to me

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Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($75.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 


Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($379.99 @ NCIX US) 



Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.60 @ Amazon) 


Total: $1158.43

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 22:52 EDT-0400

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will this be a sufficient build to play games like Planetside 2, Titanfall, BF3, BF4, Battlefield Hardline, COD, GTA IV, GTA V, Watch_Dogs, SimCity, and any other game that anybody could possibly recommend to me

yea

 

no issues

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Drop the PSU down to 600w, you don't need more than that unless you are running crossfire/sli.

in the future I do plan to crossfire, but according to pcpartpicker, it will need 704 watts

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If you can squeeze the extra money for a better monitor I'd recommend getting an IPS one like this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-h6-series-23-ips-led-hd-monitor/4751006.p?id=1219103673253&ref=199&loc=8BacdVP0GFs&siteID=8BacdVP0GFs-VgWIl6P8bSSY0FBXNvPWlg

Also, maybe consider a different keyboard, that's just my opinion though.

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will this be a sufficient build to play games like Planetside 2, Titanfall, BF3, BF4, Battlefield Hardline, COD, GTA IV, GTA V, Watch_Dogs, SimCity, and any other game that anybody could possibly recommend to me

The two hardest games to run right now, Metro Last Light and Crysis 3, will run smoothly maxed on 1080p and on high on 1440p.

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Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($75.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($379.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.60 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1158.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 22:52 EDT-0400

 

will I be able to get high over clocks on the 212 evo and will this case support a future crossfire?

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will I be able to get high over clocks on the 212 evo and will this case support a future crossfire?

 

4GHZ most likely, and yes you just need to upgrade your PSU

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If you can squeeze the extra money for a better monitor I'd recommend getting an IPS one like this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/acer-h6-series-23-ips-led-hd-monitor/4751006.p?id=1219103673253&ref=199&loc=8BacdVP0GFs&siteID=8BacdVP0GFs-VgWIl6P8bSSY0FBXNvPWlg

Also, maybe consider a different keyboard, that's just my opinion though.

recommendations on a keyboard?

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recommendations on a keyboard?

I'd personally spend as little as possible if you're going to get a membrane keyboard, and then when you have enough money buy a mechanical one. Personally I would go with a cheap Logitech or something, that's just personal preference though, it's up to you really.

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cgj6pg
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cgj6pg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($60.00) <-- Much better cooler, goes on sale for $50-$60 on Newegg.
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Newegg) <-- Better motherboard with more features, and RED in color for color uniformity.
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($76.50 @ Newegg) <-- Much better RAM for the same cost, also RED in color
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($389.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) <-- Worlds better of a PSU
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Best Buy) <-- Much better IPS panel monitor.
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($50.00) <-- Goes on sale for $45-$50 on Newegg often.
Total: $1325.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 23:53 EDT-0400

 

More PSU options:

Rosewill Capstone 750 Gold Rated Non-Modular, 7 year warranty - $60

Corsair CSM 750M Gold Rated Semi modular, 5 year warranty - $85

"I genuinely dislike the promulgation of false information, especially to people who are asking for help selecting new parts."

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cgj6pg

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Cgj6pg/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($60.00) <-- Much better cooler, goes on sale for $50-$60 on Newegg.

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Newegg) <-- Better motherboard with more features, and RED in color for color uniformity.

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($76.50 @ Newegg) <-- Much better RAM for the same cost, also RED in color

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($389.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) <-- Worlds better of a PSU

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Best Buy) <-- Much better IPS panel monitor.

Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($50.00) <-- Goes on sale for $45-$50 on Newegg often.

Total: $1325.34

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-30 23:53 EDT-0400

 

More PSU options:

Rosewill Capstone 750 Gold Rated Non-Modular, 7 year warranty - $60

Corsair CSM 750M Gold Rated Semi modular, 5 year warranty - $85

why did you edit the prices for the keyboard and the cpu cool. why water over air?

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why did you edit the prices for the keyboard and the cpu cool. why water over air?

Because you are buying an Enthoo Pro, it is designed for water cooling, use it that way.  Water will also give you much better performance, especially for only $60.  I changed the price because it goes on sale for $60, so wait for it to go on sale again, and then buy it.

Same with the keyboard, it usually goes on sale for $45-50 on Newegg.  Wait until it goes on sale for buy it.

 

You will not find a better CPU cooler for $60 than the Seidon 240M.  I own that cooler and the Enthoo Pro myself, it is an amazing combination.  I also own that Keyboard, it fits your black/red color scheme, and it is very sturdy and comes with extra macro keys, and designated media buttons.

"I genuinely dislike the promulgation of false information, especially to people who are asking for help selecting new parts."

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Because you are buying an Enthoo Pro, it is designed for water cooling, use it that way.  Water will also give you much better performance, especially for only $60.  I changed the price because it goes on sale for $60, so wait for it to go on sale again, and then buy it.

Same with the keyboard, it usually goes on sale for $45-50 on Newegg.  Wait until it goes on sale for buy it.

 

You will not find a better CPU cooler for $60 than the Seidon 240M.  I own that cooler and the Enthoo Pro myself, it is an amazing combination.  I also own that Keyboard, it fits your black/red color scheme, and it is very sturdy and comes with extra macro keys, and designated media buttons.

do i have to go back like every 6 months for example to fix anything in that cooler?

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do i have to go back like every 6 months for example to fix anything in that cooler?

Not at all, its an AIO = All in One, just plug it in and forget about it.

"I genuinely dislike the promulgation of false information, especially to people who are asking for help selecting new parts."

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Not at all, its an AIO = All in One, just plug it in and forget about it.

thanks

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