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So this is a budget build and need help

Ok ok so these are what I'm planning on getting

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($118.48 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus VANGUARD B85 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Mac Mall) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $443.45
 
I kind of need help on the other parts like PSU, Case, Storage and stuff to get before I get to buying stuff
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budget and location?

Specs

CPU: i5 4670k i won the silicon lottery Cooler: Corsair H100i w/ 2x Corsair SP120 quiet editions Mobo: ASUS Z97 SABERTOOTH MARK 1 Ram: Corsair Platnums 16gb (4x4gb) Storage: Samsun 840 evo 256gb and random hard drives GPU: EVGA acx 2.0 gtx 980 PSU: Corsair RM 850w Case: Fractal Arc Midi R2 windowed 

 

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try pcpartpicker.com it will allow you to pick from a very wide selection from well known retailers and it will tell you any compadibilty problems so you don't mess up your build.

 

 

And if you just want a quick answer, get a 500 watt PSU or 650 watt if you really want to have room to add GPU's. For brand get corsair, seasonic, or cooler master (there are other brands just can't remember their names) at at least 80+ bronze efficiency. 

 

For a case just get whatever you like that fits micro ATX

 

For storage if your budget can take it get a 120 gb SSD for boot and a 1TB (or more if needed) WD blue drive for storage. If your budget can't handle the SSD just get a WD blue drive of whatever size you can afford.

(sneezes) "Sorry I'm allergic to bullshit"

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Why such expensive motherboard? With the same budget your build has, I made this, R9 280 is way ahead of the 750ti. What's your complete budget?

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NLPfFT

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NLPfFT/by_merchant/


 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($118.48 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($52.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($200.00 @ Newegg) 

Total: $441.45

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-11 09:28 EDT-0400)

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RMbpmG

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RMbpmG/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
 
Total: $394.94
 
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-11 09:40 EDT-0400)
 
A better balance for this price point. The pentium is overclockable, and you should take advantage of that. The motherboard that goes along with that has to be with the Z chipset, so it's slightly more expensive, but you can therefore upgrade to e.g. a 4790K later.
RAM and GPU are chosen based on price.

who cares...

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Ok ok so these are what I'm planning on getting

 

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($118.48 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus VANGUARD B85 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Mac Mall) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $443.45
 
I kind of need help on the other parts like PSU, Case, Storage and stuff to get before I get to buying stuff

 

 

Its better to go AMD on a budget, because you can get so much more. I went with a quad-core Athlon 760K and a R9 270x GPU, which IMO is better than a dual core i3 and a 750Ti. Also, I didn't add an OS or peripherals.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($84.73 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard:  MSI A55M-E33 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($46.00 @ Amazon)

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($75.99 @ Newegg)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.92 @ Amazon)

Video Card:  PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($150.00 @ Newegg)

Case:  Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case  ($86.29 @ Amazon)

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive:  Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $540.91

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-11 10:48 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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Ok guys so what if My budget is less than $350 and what I want to do with that money is to buy a CPU, Mobo and RAM cause I already got other stuff. What would you guys recommend?

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RMbpmG

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RMbpmG/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
 
Total: $394.94
 
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-11 09:40 EDT-0400)
 
A better balance for this price point. The pentium is overclockable, and you should take advantage of that. The motherboard that goes along with that has to be with the Z chipset, so it's slightly more expensive, but you can therefore upgrade to e.g. a 4790K later.
RAM and GPU are chosen based on price.

 

Nice recommendations but I already have a videocard lying around. I guess the pentium is a good thing so in case I have the budget I can easily upgrade right?

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