Posted September 5, 2014 I've been planning to build my first pc that I will be using for playing new / performance heavy games, as well as some drafting (Autocad, Revit) and mapping (ArcGIS Desktop, Quantum GIS) software. I already own a 1080p monitor, considering buying a 1440p monitor, and perhaps dual monitors in the future. Not sure where to start for peripherals, but a low priced (preferably multi-color back lit) keyboard and mouse is ideal, and I own some good Philips speakers. The parts I've planned out are within my desired budget for the pc, around 1300. Here is the list of parts I'm thinking of getting: PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KwH9nQ Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KwH9nQ/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.97 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ TigerDirect) Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($472.98 @ Newegg) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.90 @ Mwave) Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC) Total: $1278.76 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 03:07 EDT-0400 Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! EDIT: I also own a Force LX 256GB SSD from Corsair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 5, 2014 Only three changes. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($45.00 @ Newegg)Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.99 @ Amazon)Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card ($519.99 @ NCIX US)Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.90 @ Mwave)Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ Newegg)Total: $1293.81Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when availableGenerated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 03:29 EDT-0400 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 5, 2014 PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($113.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon) Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC) Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Dual FTW ACX Video Card ($515.66 @ Newegg) Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($93.90 @ Mwave) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($83.98 @ Newegg) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.94 @ OutletPC) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC) Total: $1289.40 Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-05 03:49 EDT-0400 capodacqua smoothpolished wiyat silverberry infrigidate racily inexhalable 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/JoJMy dream machine | Ski & Snowboard Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 5, 2014 I would suggest adding a SSD considering your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 5, 2014 you dont really need an optical drive or windows just buy windows from g2a https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html u wot m7+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 5, 2014 I would suggest adding a SSD considering your budget. ^yes u wot m7+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 5, 2014 Author I would suggest adding a SSD considering your budget. ^yes I forgot to mention I have a Force LX 256GB SSD. Any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 5, 2014 Author you dont really need an optical drive or windows just buy windows from g2a https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html Would I just be buying a CD-Key and then downloading windows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted September 6, 2014 Would I just be buying a CD-Key and then downloading windows? ya put the cd key on a usb u wot m7+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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