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this build is for gaming and a little CAD work
Location: Philippines
CPU - Intel Pentium G3258
MB - Asus Z87I-PRO(still checking if there is still stocks on the store because it is on sale)

        MSI Z97i-AC (if the asus one is not on stock anymore) 
RAM - G.Skill RipJaws X (Dual) 2x4GB DDR3 2133 CL9
GPU - Sapphire R9-285
PSU - Thermaltake Evo Blue 2.0 80+ gold 650W
Casing - Bitfenix Prodigy mITX
HDD - WDC Caviar Black 500GB

the total of this is $800 (converted from Philippine peso)

any suggestions would be appreciated.

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258(OCed to 4.0 GHz at 1.25v)   Mobo: Asus Z87I-PRO  RAM: G.Skill Dual Channel DDR3-2133 8GB(2x4)  GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9-270 Dual-X OC version  Case: Bitfenix Prodigy M  OS: Kingston HyperX 3k 120GB  Storage/GameLib:WD Caviar Black 1TB  PSU: Corsair CX500  Monitor: Lenovo L193 Wide  Cooling: Corsair H100i AIO  Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance k70 Cherry MX Reds  Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95  Speakers: Pioneer Home Theater 5.1 Surround  Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud IIOS: Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit Laptop: Lenovo Z50-70 (Intel core I7 4510u; Nvidia geforce 840m; 1TB HDD, 8GB RAM; 15.6' 1920x1080)

 
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that's a pretty good build, nice job

 

i would try for the Z97 board though since it's more modern and leaves you a better upgrade path in Broadwell

thanks for the heads up about the upgrade path

 

 

You may find http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2389948 useful.

 

Unless the memory is very close in price to 2x4GB DDR3-1600 CL9, it probably isn't worth the premium.

what premium?

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258(OCed to 4.0 GHz at 1.25v)   Mobo: Asus Z87I-PRO  RAM: G.Skill Dual Channel DDR3-2133 8GB(2x4)  GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9-270 Dual-X OC version  Case: Bitfenix Prodigy M  OS: Kingston HyperX 3k 120GB  Storage/GameLib:WD Caviar Black 1TB  PSU: Corsair CX500  Monitor: Lenovo L193 Wide  Cooling: Corsair H100i AIO  Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance k70 Cherry MX Reds  Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95  Speakers: Pioneer Home Theater 5.1 Surround  Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud IIOS: Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit Laptop: Lenovo Z50-70 (Intel core I7 4510u; Nvidia geforce 840m; 1TB HDD, 8GB RAM; 15.6' 1920x1080)

 
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Hi there naokiJ0510,

 

According to this discussion – http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2194511/motherboard-buy-asus-z97i-msi-z97i-gaming.html there shouldn't be a significant difference between the two mobos in question in terms of gaming. I'd also support what PokémonTrainerFour said. In all, it looks great and I hope you'll have fun with your new rig.

Titania_WD

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what premium?

 

If the 2133 memory kit cost more than a 1600 kit, the added cost is a "premium".

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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If the 2133 memory kit cost more than a 1600 kit, the added cost is a "premium".

oh that... the 2133 has the same price as the 1600... 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258(OCed to 4.0 GHz at 1.25v)   Mobo: Asus Z87I-PRO  RAM: G.Skill Dual Channel DDR3-2133 8GB(2x4)  GPU: Sapphire Radeon R9-270 Dual-X OC version  Case: Bitfenix Prodigy M  OS: Kingston HyperX 3k 120GB  Storage/GameLib:WD Caviar Black 1TB  PSU: Corsair CX500  Monitor: Lenovo L193 Wide  Cooling: Corsair H100i AIO  Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance k70 Cherry MX Reds  Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M95  Speakers: Pioneer Home Theater 5.1 Surround  Headset: Kingston HyperX Cloud IIOS: Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit Laptop: Lenovo Z50-70 (Intel core I7 4510u; Nvidia geforce 840m; 1TB HDD, 8GB RAM; 15.6' 1920x1080)

 
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oh that... the 2133 has the same price as the 1600... 

 

Nice. Stay with the 2133 kit.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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