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Hi, I've posted on here a few months back about a build I'm planning to do, and now that I've got the budget I need, I'll be ordering the parts pretty soon here, just be waiting for the GTX970 to be in stock, it's out of stock everywhere :(

ANYWAY, here is what I've got so far (as in like, planned out, haven't ordered them yet)

 

CPU: i5-4690k

 

MOBO: Can't choose a good one for price, please suggest me something that is about $90~$140, I have a $1200 budget so I'm really trying to cut the cost where it is possible

 - For the MOBO, I'm looking for one that have USB 3.0 on the I/O as well as Internal as well, preferably 2~3 I/O and 2~3 Internal, Z97 chipset if it is possible, although I can settle for z87, I don't really know much about those chipset so if any1 can shed some lights on the topic, it would help me a bunch, I'm also looking for a MOBO that is decent for gaming, and ok for OC starter (I've never OC a CPU b4, but i'm planning to down the line so having a MOBO that can OC well is a sort of futureproof). Also 4 slots of RAM, and at least 2 PCIe for SLI when i'm getting a second GPU. Thanks :D

 

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM (If you know anything that is better, and around the price point of this one, please post here)

http://www.ncix.com/detail/seagate-barracuda-2tb-7200rpm-sata3-ab-66010-1493.htm

 

RAM: Corsair XMS3 CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 240PIN (If you know anything that is better, and around the price point of this one, please post here)

http://www.ncix.com/detail/corsair-xms3-cmx8gx3m2a1600c9-8gb-2x4gb-95-55445-1343.htm

 

PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W (If you know anything better, and around that price point, let me know!)

http://www.ncix.com/detail/evga-supernova-750-b1-750w-34-97306-1360.htm?affiliateid=7474144

 

GPU: Well I sorta already mentioned it, but I'm planning to get the MSI GTX970 TwinFrozr V OC (I'm also considering the ASUS GTX 970 Strix),, I know I'm hopping on the new 900 series bandwaggon, but I'm building a PC that hope to last me at least 2 years, so might as well spend some extra cha-ching on the GPU, but if u know anywhere that sell gtx970 (ASUS or MSI) around the $350~$370 price point, leave me a link so i can swatch it while its in stock!

 

Thanks every1 for spending time reading this and post suggestions! :)

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To make this easy on you, do you need Windows, a mouse/keyboard, monitor, etc.?

 

Also, US or CA Dollars?

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The MSI gaming boards work pretty well, especially if you're getting a MSI GPU

 

mATX:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130773

 

ATX:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130771&cm_re=msi_z97_gaming_3-_-13-130-771-_-Product

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 - i5 4670k @ 4.4GHz - MSI z87m Mobo - 16Gb 1866MHz RAM - MSI R9 290 - Samsung 840 EVO 250Gb - 2 x 1Tb WD Blue - CX600m - H55 AIO cooler - Fractal Node 804 - Lg 25um64-s Ultrawide screen monitor -  http://pcpartpicker.com/user/colec18/saved/9FKXsY

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Hi, I've posted on here a few months back about a build I'm planning to do, and now that I've got the budget I need, I'll be ordering the parts pretty soon here, just be waiting for the GTX970 to be in stock, it's out of stock everywhere :(

ANYWAY, here is what I've got so far (as in like, planned out, haven't ordered them yet)

 

CPU: i5-4690k

 

MOBO: Can't choose a good one for price, please suggest me something that is about $90~$140, I have a $1200 budget so I'm really trying to cut the cost where it is possible

 - For the MOBO, I'm looking for one that have USB 3.0 on the I/O as well as Internal as well, preferably 2~3 I/O and 2~3 Internal, Z97 chipset if it is possible, although I can settle for z87, I don't really know much about those chipset so if any1 can shed some lights on the topic, it would help me a bunch, I'm also looking for a MOBO that is decent for gaming, and ok for OC starter (I've never OC a CPU b4, but i'm planning to down the line so having a MOBO that can OC well is a sort of futureproof). Also 4 slots of RAM, and at least 2 PCIe for SLI when i'm getting a second GPU. Thanks :D

 

HDD: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200RPM (If you know anything that is better, and around the price point of this one, please post here)

http://www.ncix.com/detail/seagate-barracuda-2tb-7200rpm-sata3-ab-66010-1493.htm

 

RAM: Corsair XMS3 CMX8GX3M2A1600C9 8GB 2X4GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 240PIN (If you know anything that is better, and around the price point of this one, please post here)

http://www.ncix.com/detail/corsair-xms3-cmx8gx3m2a1600c9-8gb-2x4gb-95-55445-1343.htm

 

PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W (If you know anything better, and around that price point, let me know!)

http://www.ncix.com/detail/evga-supernova-750-b1-750w-34-97306-1360.htm?affiliateid=7474144

 

GPU: Well I sorta already mentioned it, but I'm planning to get the MSI GTX970 TwinFrozr V OC (I'm also considering the ASUS GTX 970 Strix),, I know I'm hopping on the new 900 series bandwaggon, but I'm building a PC that hope to last me at least 2 years, so might as well spend some extra cha-ching on the GPU, but if u know anywhere that sell gtx970 (ASUS or MSI) around the $350~$370 price point, leave me a link so i can swatch it while its in stock!

 

Thanks every1 for spending time reading this and post suggestions! :)

Something like this I suppose ^^?

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($356.13 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1099.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 22:54 EDT-0400

Note that I choose a random case/PSU here, you should choose any case you want and for PSU, maybe go seasonic :P?

My rig: Intel Core i7 4790k | MSI Z97 PC Mate | GSKILL Ripjaws X 16GB 1866MHz | ADATA Premier SP550 480GB SSD | Seagate Barracuda 3TB | Seagate Barracuda 2TB  | MSI Gaming X GTX 1070 | Thermaltake Versa N21 | Corsair CX550M Semi Modular PSU | AOC G2460PF 144Hz | Logitech G502 | GSKILL Ripjaws KM780  | GAMDIAS HEPHAESTUS V2  PCPartPicker | Old Build Log | New Build Log

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Something like this I suppose ^^?

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($356.13 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1099.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 22:54 EDT-0400

Note that I choose a random case/PSU here, you should choose any case you want and for PSU, maybe go seasonic :P?

 

I threw this together..

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($224.74 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($45.00 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($120.00 @ Amazon)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.99 @ Micro Center)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($345.91 @ Newegg)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($78.99 @ Best Buy)

Total: $1098.60

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 23:01 EDT-0400

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To make this easy on you, do you need Windows, a mouse/keyboard, monitor, etc.?

 

Also, US or CA Dollars?

I will probably need Windows, I'm not sure yet, I'm in computer tech at college right now so they MIGHT give win8 for free, i'll take a look into that, but right now i'm leaving it out. As for mouse/kb and monitor, I have them all.

And it will be in CA dollars

 

 

 

Something like this I suppose ^^?

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($356.13 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1099.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 22:54 EDT-0400

Note that I choose a random case/PSU here, you should choose any case you want and for PSU, maybe go seasonic :P?

 

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into the PSU and the brand u suggested, as for case, I already have a CM storm scout 2 so I won't be needing a case :P

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I will probably need Windows, I'm not sure yet, I'm in computer tech at college right now so they MIGHT give win8 for free, i'll take a look into that, but right now i'm leaving it out. As for mouse/kb and monitor, I have them all.

And it will be in CA dollars

 

 

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into the PSU and the brand u suggested, as for case, I already have a CM storm scout 2 so I won't be needing a case :P

Here's my revised suggestion then.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($248.98 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($58.98 @ Amazon Canada)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.99 @ Canada Computers)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.99 @ NCIX)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers)

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

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($392.84 @ Newegg Canada)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Canada Computers)

Total: $1098.74

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-19 23:08 EDT-0400

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