New build time (This one I can actually afford, haha)

[PokémonTrainerFour]

So, in the past I've posted my "plans" for a $3,000 USD build that I hoped to get someday. However, as I was looking through the new computer shop that opened today in my town, I realized that I should do something a bit more reasonable. So, I decided to put together an $800 USD build, with some parts that I've seen in the new store.

 

Some notes about the store: It was pretty empty at first glance, but I found some nice things like an Asus R9 270 and a Corsair SPEC-03.

Most of the good stuff is apparently hidden in the back, so I hope they have some of these things.

 

Build Purpose: Gaming, heavy music production, etc.

No Peripherals Included

Build MUST be under $800 BEFORE all discounts/MIR

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($138.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.67 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($190.91 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.49 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $772.58

 

(to get price before rebate just switch the subtotal with the final total)

[SAV1OUR]

sorce 210 or riot 

[PokémonTrainerFour]

sorce 210 or riot 

lol source 210

[silenthill_69]

the good stuff is apparently hidden in the back, hay is the staff hiding it for themselves, naughty naughty 

[ShadowCaptain]

It looks decent actually

 

 

sorce 210 or riot 

 

HAHA semi agree.. I have done a build in a spec case (not for me)... it was quite nice actually.. budget as hell....but still ok

[PokémonTrainerFour]

the good stuff is apparently hidden in the back, hay is the staff hiding it for themselves, naughty naughty 

i wanted to see the good stuff but i need some weird insurance certification to do that apparently

[Str_Mape]

Are we allowed to go 9 cents over before MIR and including shipping if so.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.68 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.49 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $760.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-13 04:17 EST-0500

[PokémonTrainerFour]

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($209.99 @ NCIX US)

 

Thanks for mentioning that card, I might use that instead since it won't throw me over.

unless that's a discount

otherwise shit

 

I wonder how much tax would be, thinking about it now.

[silenthill_69]

weird insurance certification, yeah my staff do dirty shit like that when they have their eye on something but I always find them out  

[Str_Mape]

Thanks for mentioning that card, I might use that instead since it won't throw me over.

unless that's a discount

otherwise shit

 

I wonder how much tax would be, thinking about it now.

Ahh discounts I missed, that's my bad.

[PokémonTrainerFour]

weird insurance certification, yeah my staff do dirty shit like that when they have their eye on something but I always find them out

it was like an A+ certification or something

 

i'm probably going to try for an internship at some point though

[PokémonTrainerFour]

Ahh discounts I missed, that's my bad.

Yeah, if it's on combo or MIR, just add the price of it back.

 

looks like it's a 280 then huh

[Str_Mape]

Yeah, if it's on combo or MIR, just add the price of it back.

 

looks like it's a 280 then huh

If it can be standard discount like a sale we're fine but if not then dropping back to the 280 will have to be done.

[PokémonTrainerFour]

If it can be standard discount like a sale we're fine but if not then dropping back to the 280 will have to be done.

I still don't know how far the seller out here marks up, or what. I'm assuming there's at least some markup.

[siberiansteel11]

Are we allowed to go 9 cents over before MIR and including shipping if so.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($54.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.68 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($209.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.49 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $760.09

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-13 04:17 EST-0500

hmmm yeah you should follow this build... 

[MuffinTopMike]

What about Windows?

[PokémonTrainerFour]

What about Windows?

Probably going to get Ubuntu until I get extra cash for that.

 

inb4 pirating

there's no reliable cracks for windows

[MuffinTopMike]

Probably going to get Ubuntu until I get extra cash for that.

 

inb4 pirating

there's no reliable cracks for windows

Good idea, all the Windows cracks are pretty terrible, nothing beats a clean, legit copy of Windows. Other than that the build looks good.