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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.98 @ Newegg) 


Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 


Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor  ($128.50 @ Newegg) 

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($18.99 @ Newegg) 


Other: Intel Core i7-4790K ($0.00)

Other: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($0.00)

Total: $778.39

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

I will be purchasing the i7-4790k and the 212 EVO from Micro Center. I am trying to keep all other parts below $820 BEFORE mail in rebates from one or two stores.

 

I will be using this build as a workstation, there will not be any gaming on it. I will need to stream some 1080p video once in a while, but the iGPU will be able to handle that. I will be doing a lot of multi-tasking and working with Adobe products such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, etc. I will also be using this for Android development, and I believe the large amount of RAM and hyper-threading of the CPU will help emulate multiple Android devices simultaneously.

 

Parts I am not sure about:

 

The PSU. Am I overpaying for this? I was recommend this by users on another site, but I don't know if I should be paying this much.

 

The monitor. I would like a monitor with built in speakers. They don't have to be amazing, but I would like to keep speakers off my desk as to free up some space. I am looking for a monitor larger than 23 inches.

 

Thank you very much for helping me out! :)

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Better case... 500r is ugly IMO, despite it being cheap.

Build: CPU: Intel Core i5 4690k | CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 Evo | Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5 | RAM: 8GB G-Skill Ares 1600Mhz CL9 | Storage: 120GB Samsung 840 Evo + WD Blue 1TB 64MB Cache + Seagate Barracuda 2TB 64MB Cache | GPU: MSI GTX 960 | Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer | Power Supply: EVGA 600B Non-Modular | 

 

 

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Better case... 500r is ugly IMO, despite it being cheap.

Cheap? It's originally $100, if I wanted to stay cheap, I would have spent $40 hahah xD I think the 500R has great airflow from what I have heard. I'm not too concerned about the appearance of my PC. Is there anything else that sticks out? Specifically the PSU? Thanks!

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IF you're making a simple build like that, you could go with a smaller board and case to save a few bucks and end up with a more portable build.

Thanks for the input! Well, I have heard great things about this board with overclocking. I am not worried about portability at all. And I think the case is supposed to have some great airflow. I am most concerned about the PSU. Am I overpaying? Should I just go semi or non-modular? Thanks!

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Thanks for the input! Well, I have heard great things about this board with overclocking. I am not worried about portability at all. And I think the case is supposed to have some great airflow. I am most concerned about the PSU. Am I overpaying? Should I just go semi or non-modular? Thanks!

With Haswell, the board doesn't really restrict overclocking. I think Linus tested it, and a media PC ITX board was within 100MHz of a top-of-the-line ROG board. I wouldn't be too concerned about airflow if you're only going as far as a Hyper 212 can go. I think that PSU is quite expensive for what you're getting, there are many modular and non-modular power supplies from reputable brands with equal or higher wattages for cheaper. I have a full modular PSU, but I don't mind building with a non-modular power supply, they are a grat way to save money when you're on a budget.

I made a revised list for you. If you have any complaints or questions, tell me.

 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Kingston Beast 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($144.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($134.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.98 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($18.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $746.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($81.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor  ($128.50 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($18.99 @ Newegg) 
Other: Intel Core i7-4790K ($0.00)
Other: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($0.00)
Total: $778.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
I will be purchasing the i7-4790k and the 212 EVO from Micro Center. I am trying to keep all other parts below $820 BEFORE mail in rebates from one or two stores.
 
I will be using this build as a workstation, there will not be any gaming on it. I will need to stream some 1080p video once in a while, but the iGPU will be able to handle that. I will be doing a lot of multi-tasking and working with Adobe products such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, etc. I will also be using this for Android development, and I believe the large amount of RAM and hyper-threading of the CPU will help emulate multiple Android devices simultaneously.
 
Parts I am not sure about:
 
The PSU. Am I overpaying for this? I was recommend this by users on another site, but I don't know if I should be paying this much.
 
The monitor. I would like a monitor with built in speakers. They don't have to be amazing, but I would like to keep speakers off my desk as to free up some space. I am looking for a monitor larger than 23 inches.
 
Thank you very much for helping me out! :)

 

 

If you are not going to get a gpu then the psu is far too large. I'd suggest something in the 350W - 450W range.

 

However, you might consider a gpu for added performance if you are using particular features in Photoshop. While http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/Adobe-Photoshop-CS6-GPU-Acceleration-161/ is a little dated, you will see in the various graphs that an iGPU (Intel HD 4000 in the article) performs worse than reasonably priced gpu.

 

If you decide to get a gpu you will likely need a psu like a Seasonic M12II 520W.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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