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This build will definitely deliver in terms of performance at 1080p gaming. It's $500 cheaper than your initial build and still manages to look nice.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dFjsVn

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Assuming you do not need a monitor/OS/Peripherals or any of that other jazz:

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($415.38 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($415.38 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $1502.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Is a strong system.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.67 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($81.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP610 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($349.60 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($349.60 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 1000W 80+ Silver Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($171.16 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1506.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Hi guys! I need some help with a build im putting together! But, this is going to be the first build I've ever done... And i don't want to mess up... HELP!

 

 

Budget: 1500(ish) USD

 

Parts: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v7LqrH

 

 

 

:)

Is this a gaming pc ? Do you already have a monitor ? and if so do you know what resolution it is ?

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This build will definitely deliver in terms of performance at 1080p gaming. It's $500 cheaper than your initial build and still manages to look nice.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dFjsVn

As a first timer it looks good for me, but i might just use normal air cooling.

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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($160.91 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 


Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($349.59 @ Amazon) 



Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1327.08

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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The 850W psu will allow for a 2nd gpu.

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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($160.91 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($349.59 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1327.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The 850W psu will allow for a 2nd gpu.

 

Why not give up on the SSD, get a cheaper Mobo, and fit the second graphics card into the budget?

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Why not give up on the SSD, get a cheaper Mobo, and fit the second graphics card into the budget?

Why would you give up on the SSD ? You could probably save $60 by going for the Gigabyte Z97X-SLI board, but you still wouldn't fit a 2nd card in without going over budget.

 

If the op is only running a single 1080P monitor, then a R9 290 is fine.

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Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($160.91 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($349.59 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1327.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The 850W psu will allow for a 2nd gpu.

 

Why not give up on the SSD, get a cheaper Mobo, and fit the second graphics card into the budget?

look at mine

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Hi guys! I need some help with a build im putting together! But, this is going to be the first build I've ever done... And i don't want to mess up... HELP!

 

 

Budget: 1500(ish) USD

 

Parts: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v7LqrH

 

 

 

:)

are you planning to overclock?

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look at mine

Yeah I like that, and I think he can go for the 850w supply the other guy used (will wattage allow you though?) and with the money he saves plus some little more an SSD can be fit

Edit: you already have an SSD there, so a bigger one then :)

AAnd also yeah you can use the EVGA psu

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Yeah I like that, and I think he can go for the 850w supply the other guy used (will wattage allow you though?) and with the money he saves plus some little more an SSD can be fit

Edit: you already have an SSD there, so a bigger one then :)

AAnd also yeah you can use the EVGA psu

made some changes, look below

 

 

If you plan to overclock, just go with a i5 instead of the xeon

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($247.98 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.00 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($92.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($77.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($55.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($349.60 @ Newegg)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($349.60 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1516.11

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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made some changes, look below

If you plan to overclock, just go with a i5 instead of the xeon

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($247.98 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.00 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($92.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($77.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($55.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($349.60 @ Newegg)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($349.60 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1516.11

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Don't you also need a z97 motherboard to overclock? .-.
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