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Hey guys! My name is Kyle (nice to meet the community as its only my 2nd post!) and I'm doing my first REAL PC build and I was wondering if you had any suggestions or improvements. I already own the Kingston SSD so that won't factor into the $800 price tag but ill include the link anyways. As well the GTX 980 I am posting is surely beyond my means in terms of raw power however through some spectacular local deal with work discounts and price matching I was able to get it for $212. Yes. $212. $212. $212. My dreams must have finally come true......LOL in any case my goals for this build are as follows:

 

1. Have a rig that is cost effective yet also has the ability for multitasking, some pure gaming performance, and just general badass performance. 

2. My rig should be fairly silent and have good cooling priorities (I plan to add more fans as I go along and see fit)

3. Be able to overclock should I want to but I may not need to initially

 

My current pricing brings me to around $750 and I would prefer to use that other 50 towards cable modding etc. 

 

Thanks!

 

PS. my plan for this build is to use white fans, RAM, and lighting as well as painting the PSU a matte gold, and using white remade cable sleeving. Hopefully you guys can visualize the White/Gold scheming I am going for. I know a lot of this won't fit into my current budget but I am moving soon for a new job and that should easily be able to provide accessories for this build. 

 

Happy parts hunting and thanks again for any feedback!

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($212.00)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $799.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-21 02:02 EDT-0400

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Hey guys! My name is Kyle (nice to meet the community as its only my 2nd post!) and I'm doing my first REAL PC build and I was wondering if you had any suggestions or improvements. I already own the Kingston SSD so that won't factor into the $800 price tag but ill include the link anyways. As well the GTX 980 I am posting is surely beyond my means in terms of raw power however through some spectacular local deal with work discounts and price matching I was able to get it for $212. Yes. $212. $212. $212. My dreams must have finally come true......LOL in any case my goals for this build are as follows:

 

1. Have a rig that is cost effective yet also has the ability for multitasking, some pure gaming performance, and just general badass performance. 

2. My rig should be fairly silent and have good cooling priorities (I plan to add more fans as I go along and see fit)

3. Be able to overclock should I want to but I may not need to initially

 

My current pricing brings me to around $750 and I would prefer to use that other 50 towards cable modding etc. 

 

Thanks!

 

PS. my plan for this build is to use white fans, RAM, and lighting as well as painting the PSU a matte gold, and using white remade cable sleeving. Hopefully you guys can visualize the White/Gold scheming I am going for. I know a lot of this won't fit into my current budget but I am moving soon for a new job and that should easily be able to provide accessories for this build. 

 

Happy parts hunting and thanks again for any feedback!

The RAM has some gold accents :D I followed all of what you said to the best of my abilities.

 

 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H110 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $741.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-21 02:49 EDT-0400

Echelon Mk 2.11 

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  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
  • Cooler: Cryorig H7 (With a 120 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB)
  • Motherboard: MSI B150M Bazooka Plus
  • Memory: 16 (2x8) GB DDR4 Kingston HyperX Fury (Black)
  • Video Card: Sapphire NITRO R9 390 (Stock)
  • Storage:  1 TB Western Digital Blue
  • Power Supply: 520 W Seasonic M12II Evo (with custom extensions and cable combs)
  • Casing: NZXT S340 Elite (Matte Black)
  • Fans: 2x 120 mm & 3x 140 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB
  • Display: 22 " LG Flatron L227WTG-PF LCD (OCed to 76 Hz)
  • Keyboard: Logitech K120
  • Mouse: Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury
  • Mousepad: SteelSeries QcK
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)

 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E/USB3.1 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($122.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $756.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-21 02:55 EDT-0400

BigDay

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Here is what I believe I'll be using for my build barring no more suggestions:

 

http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i5-4690-Processor-Cache-BX80646I54690/dp/B00JST2QEW/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1437454207&sr=1-2&keywords=intel+core+i5-4690k

 

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-HAF-912-Computer/dp/B00BCXF6O4/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1437360628&sr=1-3&keywords=cooler+master+haf+922

 

http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-HyperX-FURY-2x4GB-1600MHz/dp/B00J8E93G6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1437524050&sr=8-2&keywords=8+gb+hyperx

 

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Silent-Pro-RS700-AMBAD3-US/dp/B001NJ0CZK

OR

 http://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-650-Watt-BRONZE-Certified-Hive-650/dp/B005ILWYJQ

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487068

 

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-DDR3-2600-Motherboards-Z97-C/product-reviews/B00K2R6E4M/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt_rgt?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addThreeStar&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=helpful&reviewerType=all_reviews&filterByStar=critical&pageNumber=1

 

The cooler can be purchased later as I don't plan on overclocking just yet. The SSD I already own has windows 8 w/ restore disc so OS is not a problem. I am definitely a "noob" when it comes to understanding how cases can be planned out for cable management so please let me know if there might be any issues creating a clean looking rig that is well managed cable wise (its the OCD in me). The picture below is a good idea of what I'm shooting for!

 

 

 

 

Im looking down the line to replace the cables almost entirely with white paracord sleeved ones buttttttt.....thats a nitpick I simply won't be able to afford for quite some time. AKA its not a priority but I like sharing my ideas with fellow enthusiasts!

 

 

P.S. 

@IanDrexP I greatly appreciate your consideration with the gold RAM. I think a reputable brand like Kingston might be a safer bet, but trust me I was digging the looks of that RAM.

 

@Bob Jim I was seriously considering the seasonic PSU but it seemed like I needed a bit more wattage for the graphics and cap room for LED's/fans. 

 

@BigDay I saw the suggestion for the liquid cooler but as mentioned above I don't think I'll need that JUST yet but I've taken down that component for future reference!

 

Thanks guys!

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