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Hi there, I would like to build a pc sometime soon with a budget of $700 to around ~750 if needed, I'm having issues trying to find parts that would be good for gaming, and maybe live streaming if I ever get around to that. If you could help any at all it would be much appreciated! I'm not really lenient towards either AMD or Intel either one works, and is probably much better than what I'm using now. :P  

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location? 

os? 

peripherals? 

please read before posting 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

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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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Ohio,USA

Need to purchase Windows 8.1

Already have Keyboard+mouse

do you already have windows or do you need a copy? 

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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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do you already have windows or do you need a copy? 

lol.


CPU: Intel i5 4570 | Cooler: Cooler Master TPC 812 | Motherboard: ASUS H87M-PRO | RAM: G.Skill 16GB (4x4GB) @ 1600MHZ | Storage: OCZ ARC 100 480GB, WD Caviar Black 2TB, Caviar Blue 1TB | GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 | ODD: ASUS BC-12D2HT BR Reader | PSU: Cooler Master V650 | Display: LG IPS234 | Keyboard: Logitech G710+ | Mouse: Logitech G602 | Audio: Logitech Z506 & Audio Technica M50X | My machine: https://nz.pcpartpicker.com/b/JoJ

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do you already have windows or do you need a copy? 

I need to purchase a copy.

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I need to purchase a copy.

look at my sig for windows 8.1 key

Budget? Uses? Currency? Location? Operating System? Peripherals? Monitor? Use PCPartPicker wherever possible. 

Quote whom you're replying to, and set option to follow your topics. Or Else we can't see your reply.

 

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I need to purchase a copy.

hows this? 

 

 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($115.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($204.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $741.88
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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hows this? 

 

 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($115.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($204.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $741.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

I like it! I may end up using this, But tweaking just a few thinks here and there, thank you! :)

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hows this? 

 

 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($115.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($204.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $741.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Here's what I came up with if you're interested! http://pcpartpicker.com/user/pc101201/saved/yTqBD3

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Here's what I came up with if you're interested! http://pcpartpicker.com/user/pc101201/saved/yTqBD3

yep everything checks out 

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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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yep everything checks out 

One more thing, will I be able to support adding on 2 additional 120mm fans for the front intake?

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One more thing, will I be able to support adding on 2 additional 120mm fans for the front intake?

as long as you have space in the front of the case and the extra fan headers definitely 

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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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as long as you have space in the front of the case and the extra fan headers definitely 

the mobo has 1 cpu fan header, 2 system, and 1 power fan header. Am I able to plug a case fan into a power fan header? 

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the mobo has 1 cpu fan header, 2 system, and 1 power fan header. Am I able to plug a case fan into a power fan header? 

ugh no you could only add one additional (id recommend adding it in the front as intake) then however you could get a cheap fan hub for around $40~ in the future  

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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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