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Yes, yes, and no, not really--at least not without changing the case.

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Yes, yes, and no, not really--at least not without changing the case.

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Yes, yes, and no, not really--at least not without changing the case.

Would you say that this build is ready to be bought? This is my first time building my own PC so I am new to this stuff. And also, holy moly that post count!

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Would you say that this build is ready to be bought? This is my first time building my own PC so I am new to this stuff. And also, holy moly that post count!

What's the system being used for?

The ram kit seems a bit constricting since it takes up the only 2 ram slots and is only 8GB. 

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Would you say that this build is ready to be bought? This is my first time building my own PC so I am new to this stuff. And also, holy moly that post count!

I'd swap the SSD and consider a less expensive keyboard.

 

I'd try grab a Z97-I Plus. I use one myself and it's fantastic.

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What's the system being used for?

The ram kit seems a bit constricting since it takes up the only 2 ram slots and is only 8GB. 

 

I am using it mainly for an intro gaming PC.

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I'd swap the SSD and consider a less expensive keyboard.

 

I'd try grab a Z97-I Plus. I use one myself and it's fantastic.

Which SSD would you swap it for?

I have tried this keyboard before and I just really really liked it, I guess I am bias on it, but I have not found a better one yet and I love it other than the price. Unless you had other siggestions?

Do you think the Z97I-Plus is worth the price difference? What is the difference in the mother boards?

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I am using it mainly for an intro gaming PC.

Seems a bit overkill for an intro gaming PC? What kind of games are you planning to play? Is budget not an issue?

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Which SSD would you swap it for?

I have tried this keyboard before and I just really really liked it, I guess I am bias on it, but I have not found a better one yet and I love it other than the price. Unless you had other siggestions?

Do you think the Z97I-Plus is worth the price difference? What is the difference in the mother boards?

MX100.

 

If you really want the keyboard then that's cool, I just can't personally justify spending $150 on a keyboard. What switch type is it? 

 

I'd say so. Better power delivery and heatsinked VRMs (handy if you want to OC). And a really good and intuitive UEFI.

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Seems a bit overkill for an intro gaming PC? What kind of games are you planning to play? Is budget not an issue?

 

I am 15 and have nothing else to spend my money on, I go on the computer like 5 hours a day and 10 hours on weekends at least so I might as well put a decent ammount of money into it. I say "intro" PC but I have been gaming on a gaming laptop for 2 years I just mainly play league of legends but have recently started getting more into steam games. I also want something that will last me for a while. Do you disagree, am I overkilling it?

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MX100.

 

If you really want the keyboard then that's cool, I just can't personally justify spending $150 on a keyboard. What switch type is it? 

 

I'd say so. Better power delivery and heatsinked VRMs (handy if you want to OC). And a really good and intuitive UEFI.

 

It is a blue switch type. 

 

I will look into this mobo some more but I am liking your suggestion of mother board a lot more.

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It is a blue switch type. 

 

I will look into this mobo some more but I am liking your suggestion of mother board a lot more.

Well pretty much any Cherry MX switch of the same type offers a similar experience.

 

Just depends how much you care about macro keys or LEDs etc.

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Well pretty much any Cherry MX switch of the same type offers a similar experience.

 

Just depends how much you care about macro keys or LEDs etc.

 

The Logitech 710 is on sale, thinking of getting that instead.

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I am 15 and have nothing else to spend my money on, I go on the computer like 5 hours a day and 10 hours on weekends at least so I might as well put a decent ammount of money into it. I say "intro" PC but I have been gaming on a gaming laptop for 2 years I just mainly play league of legends but have recently started getting more into steam games. I also want something that will last me for a while. Do you disagree, am I overkilling it?

It's probably overkill. You could go cheaper without losing much performance: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/pgynNG

Or this would already do the job and you could put extra money towards future upgrades: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/4MQHnQ

Like @harrynowl mentioned, there are cheaper keyboards available as well if you just want mx blue keys: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgk4011gkcl2us

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.98 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($33.07 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: Asus Z97I-PLUS Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($168.98 @ DirectCanada)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Memory Express)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($115.98 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.90 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card ($382.50 @ Vuugo)

Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($59.78 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($108.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Case Fan: BitFenix Spectre 97.8 CFM 230mm Fan ($12.71 @ DirectCanada)

Case Fan: LEPA Vortex 12 PWM 63.9 CFM 120mm Fan ($0.99 @ NCIX)

Keyboard: Das Keyboard 4 Professional Wired Standard Keyboard ($144.99 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1484.19

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-24 05:05 EDT-0400

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