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xvtzero
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I live in Ontario, Canada and have put this list together over the last 2 days. Do you guys know where I could get some parts cheaper?

Overall thoughts on this build? \

Only part I am unsure about are the motherboard really. The case can be anything as long as it's cheap. I also can't distinguish between all the companies that make video cards.

Is my wireless adapter too cheap? I wanna put the money where it's worth it.

 

Computer Uses: Mild gaming (Starcraft II, Diablo III, LoL, CS GO)

 

From kijiji: 

600 W seasonic PSU for 70$

1.5 tb hard drive for 30$

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3MiKM



 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.99 @ NCIX) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Motherboard: ASROCK Z87 PRO 3 (85$ from cc after MIR)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.21 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($96.78 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($219.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Apex SK-393-C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.25 @ DirectCanada) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ Vuugo) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN722N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($14.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $821.93

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-18 11:12 EDT-0400)

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Update:

I've gone out and bought some of the items already, but couldn't decide on the motherboard and GPU. I am only gonna be playing SC2, LoL, CS GO, D3 and games alike. I don't feel I need extreme things like a 770. The 660 is on for 200 bucks right now and compares well although it is older. What are your guys' thoughts? Also, wireless adapters are something I don't feel I should cheap out on too much. The one I've listed is only 15 bucks. Will it do the job? 

 

Most important: I would like recommendations for a motherboard and GPU. I've been looking at the 270X by MSI Radeon. It seems like it would save me a bit of money if I ordered the MOBO and GPU online? CC prices on MOBO and GPUs don't seem too great compared to online. I have no clue what I am looking for in a motherboard but I need the most basic one that will support what I have. 80 bucks is what im looking to spend I believe unless you guys think otherwise. 

 

Thanks for all your help.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3MpzC
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.99 @ Canada Computers) - BOUGHT
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($81.99 @ Canada Computers) - BOUGHT
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers) - BOUGHT
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Canada Computers) - BOUGHT 
Case: LEPA LPC307B-B (U3) Black USB3.0 Mid ATX ($34.99 @ Canada Computers) - BOUGHT
Total: $468.00
After Taxes: $530.00
 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($30.00 @ Kijiji) - Buying Later Tonight
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($70.00 @ Kijiji) - Buying Later Tonight
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN722N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($14.99 @ NCIX) - Hopefully will find something at Canada Computers. Any other recommendations appreciated.
 
Motherboard:??? under 100$
GPU:??? 220$ limit
 
Total: $115.00
 
Total Before MOBO and GPU: $645.00
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I live in Ontario, Canada and have put this list together over the last 2 days. Do you guys know where I could get some parts cheaper?
Overall thoughts on this build? \
Only part I am unsure about are the motherboard really. The case can be anything as long as it's cheap. I also can't distinguish between all the companies that make video cards.
Is my wireless adapter too cheap? I wanna put the money where it's worth it.
 
Computer Uses: Mild gaming (Starcraft II, Diablo III, LoL, CS GO)
 
From kijiji: 
600 W seasonic PSU for 70$
1.5 tb hard drive for 30$
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3MiKM
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.99 @ NCIX) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: ASROCK Z87 PRO 3 (85$ from cc after MIR)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.21 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($96.78 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($219.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Apex SK-393-C ATX Mid Tower Case  ($26.25 @ DirectCanada) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ Vuugo) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN722N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($14.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $821.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-18 11:12 EDT-0400)

 

 

A couple of minor changes, but still around the same price.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3MEye

Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3MEye/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3MEye/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($234.99 @ NCIX)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.49 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.21 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($78.00 @ Vuugo)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($219.99 @ NCIX)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Canada Computers)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.75 @ Vuugo)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN722N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($14.99 @ NCIX)

Total: $824.39

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-18 21:18 EDT-0400)

Gaming/Editing PC: AMD FX-8350 | CM Seidon 120V Liquid Cooler | Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600| Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE | PNY XLR8 240GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD | Corsair 600W ATX Semi-Modular PSU | Thermaltake Chaser A71 | LG 25UM64-S 25.0" 2560 x 1080 Display | CM Storm Devastator Gaming Keyboard & Mouse

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Motherboard:  ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($107.50 @ Vuugo)
Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($219.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $327.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-18 21:27 EDT-0400)

| CPU: Core i7-8700K @ 4.89ghz - 1.21v  |  Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX Z370-E GAMING  |  CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 |
| GPU: MSI RTX 3080Ti Ventus 3X OC  |  RAM: 32GB T-Force Delta RGB 3066mhz |
| Displays: Acer Predator XB270HU 1440p Gsync 144hz IPS Gaming monitor | Oculus Quest 3 VR

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