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$1000 Music Production & Gaming PC Plan

Kopacetic
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Hello! For a few weeks now I have been planning on what components I would need for this upcoming computer build, and this will be the first time ever building a PC. For this PC, I will be doing general internet browsing, but most importantly, music production and gaming. As of right now, this is what I have planned:

 


 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($228.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($101.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($221.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($88.00 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.60 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1081.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
I did choose the Intel i5 K Series, however I am not planning on doing any overclocking once I build the PC. I heard the K Series last longer than the regular series... but I cannot be 100% on that. I will eventually buy an aftermarket CPU cooler when I overclock the CPU (if I ever going to)
 
Speaking of overclocking CPU, do you think it's needed? If you think it's not needed, then it would probably save me a some money on just getting the regular series Intel i5. 
 
Also, does anyone know motherboard that is equivalent or better than my mobo on the list that is more less in price?
Same thing with the SSD. I thought about getting the Kingston or PNY SSD with were like 60 bucks, but there was some sort of controversies about them. I tried understanding the dilemma, but couldn't. Maybe a TL;DR?
 
I would love for you guys' opinion on this part list? If you have anything better for a lesser price, please share! However, I want to keep video card, I need at least a 2TB hard drive, and a monitor.
 
I know this is over 1000 U.S. Dollars, but I was hoping that there will be some sale going on, plus I still will have enough money for the current price, it would just be awesome to get less than 1000 dollars.

i make music: http://www.soundcloud.com/kopacetic

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hows this? use the quote button if you want my help

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($149.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($359.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 V2 700W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor  ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1285.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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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wrong thread dude.

CPU: i7 5820K 4.0GHz @1.15V | MOBO: Asus X99 Sabertooth | GPU: Gigabyte Windforce GTX 980Ti, LTT Orange | CASE: NZXT H440 Black 2015 | COOLER: Noctua NH-D15S w/ LTT Fans | RAM: 32GB Patriot 3000MHz | STORAGE: 512GB Samsung 950 Pro, 960GB Sandisk Ultra II 3 x 8TB Seagate HDD's | PSU: 750W Seasonic X series, black / orange cablemod cables| Monitors: 3x Asus VX24AH's | AUDIO OUT: Microlab SOLO 8C, Sennheiser HD 650's, Audio engine D1 Amp / DAC | AUDIO IN: Blue Snowball | Keyboard: CM Storm QuickFire TK MX Green | Mouse: Logitech G900 Proteus Spectrum + RSI Extended Mouse Pad | PCPP Link: http://nz.pcpartpicker.com/list/hPjFd6

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wrong thread dude.

yea i fixed it too many tabs open

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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hows this? use the quote button if you want my help

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($149.98 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.91 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($359.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Cooler Master N600 Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($75.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 V2 700W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus PB238Q 23.0" Monitor  ($199.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1285.76

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Is the SSD and the Power Supply any good?

i make music: http://www.soundcloud.com/kopacetic

Beets for the children.

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Is the SSD and the Power Supply any good?

yep both a data and nzxt make good parts

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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@Kopacetic Yes, your first build seems rather solid for your needs. I don't know much about gaming, but I built a PC for audio too back in January. For what I researched (for music production only) Intel is the way to go. As for the SSD, I have no idea about the quality, but the power supply seems enough.

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Going to get a SSD so I can install my operating system and FL Studio on there, and maybe other programs that I will use a lot, like Steam?

i make music: http://www.soundcloud.com/kopacetic

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Thanks! I updated the list.

 

I switched from a 2TB Hard drive into a 1TB since my laptop is currently a 1TB and I still have plenty of space. Plus I could always buy another 1TB Hard Drive.

I also switched to a cheaper power supply (500W Corsair)

i make music: http://www.soundcloud.com/kopacetic

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A few suggestions.

 

There really isn't any need to overclock, it is a hobby. If you are not going to oc then a less expensive cpu and motherboard would make sense.

 

Better timings on the memory kit.

 

A different ssd, not it will make much of a difference.

 

Savings in other areas allow for the 2TB that was originally wanted.

 

An mATX case to go with the smaller motherboard.

 

A semi-modular, decent quality psu

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.43 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($82.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($239.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($56.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GW2255 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.60 @ Amazon)
Total: $1030.93

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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