Week 52--Upgrade Path Part 1
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Solved by TopplesS,
Base System:
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.67 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $496.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-17 22:28 EDT-0400
Rationale:
-Starting with an overclockable i5 and suitable Z97 board for a stable base. Cooling to come later, for now the stock HSF will do.
-4GB single module with room for another later on.
-Starting with a reasonably sized SSD because it makes life easier to just chuck in a secondary storage drive rather than do a clone or fresh install onto the SSD when the upgrade happens.
-Sturdy case from Corsair which looks good and is functional for a great price. Will fit whatever we want to throw in it.
-Really good value for money with the Bronze 500W from EVGA.
Unfortunately no GPU as of yet, however the integrated graphics should be able to handle low settings fairly well.
Upgrade:
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($379.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $496.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-17 22:51 EDT-0400
Rationale:
-With the fresh pile of ca$h we see a Hyper 212 EVO to allow for OCing.
-Another 4GB module is installed to bring the total to 8GB.
-A 1TB HDD is whacked in for miscellaneous storage of data.
-And the powerplant itself - the R9 290 - makes its way off the bench.
All up, for $1000, you can't go wrong.
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