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Best Halloween build.....no build necessary. Use http://www.partpcpicker.com and no watercooling or modding. Must be in a NZXT case & have everything included limit is 1,500 dollars. 4 hours someone will get a pm with a redeemable code...or email.

 

Alright this contest has ended...winner of this round is @CoolBeans....reasoning behind it is the performance, price, and build quality is very good....thank you for competing.

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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Best Halloween build.....no build necessary. Use http://www.partpcpicker.com and no watercooling or modding. Must be in a NZXT case & have everything included limit is 1,500 dollars.

include complete set or just destop?

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include complete set or just destop?

 

Includes monitor, keyboard, & mouse plus tower.

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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updated.

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($98.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 



Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 


Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 


Mouse: Logitech G602 Wireless Optical Mouse  ($62.40 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1348.90

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:05 EDT-0400

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($98.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($144.59 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Logitech G602 Wireless Optical Mouse  ($62.40 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1489.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 21:56 EDT-0400
 
What  is it rated on? also do I get bonus points if it is cheaper

 

 

Rated on performance doing below the required price and still having it be able to play games is bonus.

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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Rated on performance doing below the required price and still having it be able to play games is bonus.

 

Is aesthetics also a plus?

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Is aesthetics also a plus?

 

They are it will be a complete rating overall of aesthetics, performance and value.

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BKmyt6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BKmyt6/by_merchant/

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.98 @ OutletPC) 

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

Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Micro Center) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($169.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($57.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower Case  ($119.40 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($159.98 @ OutletPC) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 

Sound Card: Asus Xonar DG 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card  ($19.98 @ OutletPC) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($13.99 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($70.02 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1467.23

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Roses are red, violets are blue, computers are awesome, and so are you!

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CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($169.96 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Antec KUHLER H2O 1250 98.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI A88X-G45 GAMING ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($98.99 @ Newegg) 




Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB DEVIL Video Card  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 


Monitor: Dell U2412M 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($238.49 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K40 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95 Wired Laser Mouse  ($63.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Harman Kardon J55WHT Headphones  ($63.56 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1499.95

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:04 EDT-0400

 

 

 

This build is inspired by Nightmare Before Xmas

 

Black and white external parts with internal red and black parts

 

270X Devil edition for the special Devil feel for the build

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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They are it will be a complete rating overall of aesthetics, performance and value.

 

One more question, do we need headphones and os?

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Is 1503 ok? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WXr2WZ

 

EDIT: I got it under. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ctfYmG

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($183.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Glacer 240L 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC Force EATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($293.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 2GB Tri-X Toxic Video Card  ($232.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case  ($83.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 600W ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Razer Blackwidow Tournament Edition Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($72.76 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei RAW Heat Orange Wired Laser Mouse  ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Headphones: ROCCAT Kave 5.1 Channel Headset  ($105.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Windows 8.1 Pro ($20.00)
Total: $1498.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:16 EDT-0400

My PC Spec:

CPU: Intel i7-8700k @ 3.7GHz, Motherboard: , Memory: 16gb , Storage: , Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB, Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM, Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SC(x2), Case: Corsair C70 Green, Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750G GOLD, Operating System: Windows 8.1, CPU Cooler: CORSAIR Hydro Series H100, Optical Drive: LG Internal Super Multi Drive

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Here is my build

 

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

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NQHYmG/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-OC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($138.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($86.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($83.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($305.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($117.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($18.95 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Xigmatek CFS-OXGKS-WU5 53.3 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Xigmatek CFS-OXGKS-WU5 53.3 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 
Keyboard: Rosewill STRIKER RK-6000 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 
Mouse: Logitech G400s Wired Optical Mouse  ($47.72 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1440.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:27 EDT-0400
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B6tVmG


 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($194.49 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: PNY XLR8 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($229.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($538.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($538.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Orange/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($121.59 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($235.99 @ Amazon) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (32/64-bit)  ($194.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: LG 29EB73-P 75Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($479.59 @ Amazon) 

Keyboard: Rosewill RK-9000RE Wired Standard Keyboard  ($87.89 @ Amazon) 

Mouse: EVGA TORQ X10 Wired Laser Mouse  ($71.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $3217.40

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:16 EDT-0400

 

Oops went over the limit.... editing......

 


PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Vhc3gs

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Vhc3gs/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($194.49 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.93 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($538.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT H440 (Orange/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($121.59 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($104.51 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1554.45

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:20 EDT-0400

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One more question, do we need headphones and os?

 

No & No.

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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You guys do realize it has a 1,500 dollar maximum budget allowed right?

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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EDIT: Changed it  again  Saved 42.58 dollars


 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($98.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor  ($144.98 @ OutletPC) 
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K95 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse  ($52.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1454.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 23:19 EDT-0400

 

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Is this for gaming? :P

 

It is but with that range it would be hard to justify them...and no its not a personal build :P

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/B6tVmG
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($99.95 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($194.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY XLR8 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($229.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($538.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($538.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Orange/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($121.59 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA P2 1200W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($235.99 @ Amazon) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (32/64-bit)  ($194.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: LG 29EB73-P 75Hz 29.0" Monitor  ($479.59 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Rosewill RK-9000RE Wired Standard Keyboard  ($87.89 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: EVGA TORQ X10 Wired Laser Mouse  ($71.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $3217.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:16 EDT-0400
 
Oops went over the limit.... editing......
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Vhc3gs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Vhc3gs/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SOC FORCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($194.49 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.98 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.93 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($538.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Orange/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($121.59 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($104.51 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor  ($159.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1554.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-03 22:20 EDT-0400

 

 

Still went over the limit.

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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:/

Switch out OS with Linux.

 

Operating systems are not inlcuded. But build part lists have to be equal to or less then 1,500 dollars.

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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still doesn't have a CPU cooler

 

Some people.

If you've previously won the build off please pm me so we can get something worked out.

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