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- Budget: 800 Max, including monitor.
- Zip Code or Location:  Oregon/USA
- Specific Use: Gaming/Homework
- Any preferred components?:  Nope
- Any spare parts you can re-use?: Yes.  I purchased 2 R9 270's, and plan on crossfiring them.  I also have several old hard drvies for storage, though I would like a 256 Gigabyte SSD
- Overclocking your processor:  I am confortable doing so, but the extra parts to do so I think would be expensive.  I am completely open to suggestions here though.
- Need an Operating System?: Nope, I will be running Linux (Ubuntu, most likely)
- Need a Monitor/Mouse/Keyboard:  I need a monitor, I have a mouse and keyboard.
- Need a Wireless Card or Adapter: I dont think so, however one would be nice (Included in the motherboard is also fine). 
- Need Another Component? (Specify):  Not that I know of yet.

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- Preferred Case Features (Ex: Color, Side Window, Flashy):  I would really like a minimal case, no windows.  I do want it to be quiet though, and I have been looking at the Fractal Design R4 for these reasons.
- Number of Monitors:  1 Currently, however in the future I might go for a second.
- Other Info?:  Nothing too much.  What I want is a computer that can run last gen games (Fallout NV, Fallut 3, Minecraft Modded, etc), without running into too many issues.  I also want it to be quiet, and not flashy.  I have a maximum budget of 800, before any mail in rebates.  I would like to keep with computer itself at around 600-650, and then spending 150-200 on the monitor.  What I have been working on lately is this;

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BYhtNG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BYhtNG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($75.00) [Purchased]
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($75.00) [Purchased]
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.62 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
                                                      Total: $646.57

 

Along with a monitor I have yet to decide on.  Everything other than the 2 R9 270's is more than flexible, and completely open to discussion.  I was also curious if the 500 watt PSU would hold up to this, as PcPartPicker says it is, I don't want to risk everything frying itself one day.

 

I really do appreciate your guy's help, and thank-you,

~Dialasis

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.49 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.98 @ OutletPC) [optional]
Motherboard: ASRock H81M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon) [of course the SSD you had would do the job, but I chose Samsung, because not one of their drives I used and still use failed]
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($75.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($75.00)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.59 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $647.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I once had one of these, now I've got this.

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Personally, I would get the MSI Gaming z97-g45 mobo. I would also get better RAM, like corsair vengeance 8gb 1600mhz.

 

Oh, and also I would get a slightly higher end i3. Just if you can afford it, you would get a lot more bang for your buck with a $1000 build. And it would last longer.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.49 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.98 @ OutletPC) [optional]

Motherboard: ASRock H81M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ Mwave)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon) [of course the SSD you had would do the job, but I chose Samsung, because not one of their drives I used and still use failed]

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($75.00)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way CrossFire)  ($75.00)

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($108.59 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $647.02

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Hmm, this looks interesting.  Can the H81 Overclock though? 

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Im trying to keep this below 800, including the monitor :P.  Also, whats the difference between RAM?  Most everyone I have talked to treat it like RAM is one and the same, regardless of manufacturer.

Warrranty, timings, clockspeeds, etc. that's why I don't like to buy RAM from companies I haven't heard of before.

I once had one of these, now I've got this.

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Yes it can, in fact actually pretty good. 4.6Ghz should be reachable easily.

Ahh, ok.  There goes that worry.  Also, the motherboard comes with crossfire bridges, right? 

 

Warrranty, timings, clockspeeds, etc. that's why I don't like to buy RAM from companies I haven't heard of before.

Ahh, ok.  And for the five extra dollars, reliabilty should be worth it?

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Im trying to keep this below 800, including the monitor :P.  Also, whats the difference between RAM?  Most everyone I have talked to treat it like RAM is one and the same, regardless of manufacturer.

 

Ok, just take my advice on the CPU and motherboard. You really don't want to get a low end motherboard. And with the RAM, I just like the reliability of an established brand.

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Ahh, ok.  There goes that worry.  Also, the motherboard comes with crossfire bridges, right? 

 

Ahh, ok.  And for the five extra dollars, reliabilty should be worth it?

I don't think so, but do you need a CF bridge? For some models you don't need one, but I can't find a list of them. Correct me if I'm wrong.

I once had one of these, now I've got this.

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I don't think so, but do you need a CF bridge? For some models you don't need one, but I can't find a list of them. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 Just looked it up, and yes you do need a bridge for the 270's.  Thats an extra ten dollars.

 

Ok, just take my advice on the CPU and motherboard. You really don't want to get a low end motherboard. And with the RAM, I just like the reliability of an established brand.

Alright, but why?  And, is this a decent looking one? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D12OBEA/?tag=pcpapi-20

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 Just looked it up, and yes you do need a bridge for the 270's.  Thats an extra ten dollars.

 

Alright, but why?  And, is this a decent looking one? http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D12OBEA/?tag=pcpapi-20

 

Mainly for over clocking capability and reliability. That motherboard looks pretty good for a budget build.

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With the mobo you should go with Asus or Gigabyte their mobos are more reliable and they have good customer care sevices. For your RAM go with corsair 2x4GB DDR3-1600 for roughly the same price from amazon. You can also get the motheroards from amazon at the same price.

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