Build-Off Week 31: NZXT + MSI [Brand-Themed Build]

[CornOnJacob]

this is my first attempt anyone get any ideas how to reduce $100 and i didnt want to add storage because that would just put it even further over

PCPartPicker part list

Total: $1170.70

It seems like you've gotten some pretty good advice. I don't really have anything to add on top of that, besides that you should think about how much performance the extra couple hundred MHz will get you versus spending the money on a good GPU (which you already did).

 

I can tell you that you do need some sort of storage or I can't count your build since it wouldn't actually work as a computer.

[SAV1OUR]

It seems like you've gotten some pretty good advice. I don't really have anything to add on top of that, besides that you should think about how much performance the extra couple hundred MHz will get you versus spending the money on a good GPU (which you already did).

 

I can tell you that you do need some sort of storage or I can't count your build since it wouldn't actually work as a computer.

yea im taking the advice into account, as i said first attempt ill try again next time though  

[CornOnJacob]

yea im taking the advice into account, as i said first attempt ill try again next time though  

You can edit your part list and edit the new one into your post. As long as it is updated before voting starts, you're golden

[SAV1OUR]

You can edit your part list and edit the new one into your post. As long as it is updated before voting starts, you're golden

na its fine ill join in next time, its all most mid night aus so im not even thinking normal right now haha

[Cubit481]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.29 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  NZXT Kraken X40 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.54 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  MSI Z87M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.97 @ OutletPC) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($76.50 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($49.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply:  NZXT HALE82-N 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $999.24

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 09:16 EST-0500)

[Cubit481]

i wanted to use the mpower and lightning though because their msis top stuff for over clocking 

The mid range mobo can overclock almost same as that high range can do...probably u can save some bucks...

[Kiwiandapple]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler:  NZXT Kraken X40 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.54 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard:  MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card  ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  NZXT H440 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($119.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply:  NZXT HALE82-N 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Case fan: NZXT Fz LED Series ($16.99)
Total: $999.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 09:52 EST-0500)

 

Replace the fan as an exhaust.

Brand translated to dutch is fire, so I went with a fire themed MSI/NZXT build. But nothing to worry about, it's water cooled to keep the fire under control. 

[TymmVonD]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Rmgx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Rmgx/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Rmgx/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($218.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X40 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($88.54 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($66.75 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card  ($193.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: MSI Blitz ATX Mid Tower Case w/650W Power Supply  ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $996.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-11 11:16 EST-0500)