Anything I can change to make my build cheaper?

[inactive account]

Don't know where to post this so I decided to post it here.

 

 

Here is my current plan for my build

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z1wDUv6uBXVsCXOY6jH02KY7qc0PERuMGr1CKWKqFf8/edit?usp=sharing

 

[Duskie]

Don't know where to post this so I decided to post it here.

 

 

Here is my current plan for my build

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z1wDUv6uBXVsCXOY6jH02KY7qc0PERuMGr1CKWKqFf8/edit?usp=sharing

Way too much focus on the CPU. Get something like a 4460 and a better GPU.

 

Although if you don't want to do that, the PSU is overkill for that build, so you could lower that down.

[Florb]

Go with an AMD R9 280 and get an Asus Z97-A.

[FaZe Booce]

What currency do you use? Makes it easier to know.

[Majestic]

Way too much focus on the CPU. Get something like a 4460 and a better GPU.

 

Although if you don't want to do that, the PSU is overkill for that build, so you could lower that down.

 

Going for a good platform is not a bad investment. Yours is a short-term better solution, his is a long-term better solution.

One is not better than the other, without defining what the goal of the system is.

[sebRR]

I would recommend an air cooler for the cpu probably cooler master 212 something or other and maybe a less over kill cpu and more on the gpu end, also the case and mobo seem maybe a little bit expensive for the build.

 

I like your profile pic btw 

[Oberon.Smite]

If you're using USD, then get yourself an R9 290 with the GPU money. If using CAD, then get a 280.

 

Other than that the build looks good for long term use.

 

Also, as many have said, if you're not planning on OC'ing a significant amount, go with a 212 EVO.

[Majestic]

Is that budget 1500 euro or dollar?

[Castdeath97]

Id say drop to a core i5 4460.

[inactive account]

What currency do you use? Makes it easier to know.

 

CAD

Going for a good platform is not a bad investment. Yours is a short-term better solution, his is a long-term better solution.

One is not better than the other, without defining what the goal of the system is.

The "goal" of the system is pretty much all around general use; Work, Gaming, Development, and the occasional Adobe Photoshop and premiere

 

 

I would recommend an air cooler for the cpu probably cooler master 212 something or other and maybe a less over kill cpu and more on the gpu end, also the case and mobo seem maybe a little bit expensive for the build.

 

I like your profile pic btw 

Like yours too 10/10

[Hero7750]

You're paying a little too much for the gpu, ram, and cpu. I would also recommend using pcpartpicker.

[inactive account]

Do note; I'm buying this stuff off NCIX since i'm canadian.

 

NCIX tends to have sales too often in which I plan to abuse

[Majestic]

Do note; I'm buying this stuff off NCIX since i'm canadian.

 

NCIX tends to have sales too often in which I plan to abuse

 

So the budget is ~1500 CAD then?

 

And for allround your setup was better, in general. I would use some other parts. Making a list now.

[inactive account]

So the budget is ~1500 CAD then?

 

And for allround your setup was better, in general. I would use some other parts. Making a list now.

 

Yeah your budget estimate is right.

[Comessy]

Do note; I'm buying this stuff off NCIX since i'm canadian.

 

NCIX tends to have sales too often in which I plan to abuse

4690k is $290 on NCIX. Not 320

[Majestic]

Yeah something is off with that document, because if I aim for 1520, I can easily fit in a 970

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($284.75 @ Vuugo) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($78.95 @ Vuugo) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($175.75 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($140.98 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($60.75 @ Vuugo) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($438.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($149.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply: Corsair RM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($123.19 @ shopRBC) 

Total: $1518.33

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-05 05:01 EDT-0400\

 

NCIX only

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($289.99 @ NCIX) 

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($139.99 @ NCIX) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($67.99 @ NCIX) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($449.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: be quiet! Silent Base 800 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($149.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply: Corsair RM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1562.91

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-05 05:04 EDT-0400

 

NCIX is missing the SSD i chose originally.

[inactive account]

4690k is $290 on NCIX. Not 320

 

You're probably american

 

I'm canadian

 

It's 320 not 290

 

[Ryoku]

Don't know where to post this so I decided to post it here.

 

 

Here is my current plan for my build

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1z1wDUv6uBXVsCXOY6jH02KY7qc0PERuMGr1CKWKqFf8/edit?usp=sharing

 

You should probably get a Z97 Board too, Z87 board were made for the original Haswell CPUs not the refresh one like the 4690k.  More then likely you can download a bios update (if it isn't already installed) but then you have to possibly dick around with trying to update your board without the CPU installed.  Just something to consider.

[inactive account]

 

Yeah something is off with that document, because if I aim for 1520, I can easily fit in a 970

 

I'll check the prices to assure it's all right

[Ryoku]

You're probably american

 

I'm canadian

 

It's 320 not 290

 

Actually it is on sale right now on NCIX for $290

 

[Comessy]

You're probably american

 

I'm canadian

 

It's 320 not 290

 

 

I am Canadian. Coupon code : 97889-1283 makes it $290. Your welcome 

[inactive account]

Actually it is on sale right now on NCIX for $290

 

 

 

It's on sale buddy, and this sale is only going last for a couple of days.

 

I plan on making the amount I need by the end of this summer and then buying it.

[inactive account]

I am Canadian. Coupon code : 97889-1283 makes it $290. Your welcome 

Oh didn't realize it was with a coupon code 

[inactive account]

@Majestic

 

I checked my spreadsheet, only 3 pieces of hardware's price changed. They went up not more than $5

 

The Ram, PSU and CPU

[Ryoku]

It's on sale buddy, and this sale is only going last for a couple of days.

 

I plan on making the amount I need by the end of this summer and then buying it.

 

Oh well I wouldn't even bother with this in till your buying. Prices change, new hardware comes out,  Do it then.