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barsnbolts
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I'm helping to build my friends first ever PC and his budget is $1000. It would be solely for gaming and I am in Canada. The video card is already taken care of, he's done a lot for me so I'm picking him up a gigabyte 970 G1. That being said if anyone would be willing to help me out picking out a build (Without peripherals) and recommending peripherals, that would be amazing. Also will be overclocking this.

 

 

 

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The video card is already taken care of, he's done a lot for me so I'm picking him up a gigabyte 970 G1.

Is the video card included in the budget?

My Current PC Codename: Scrapper

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Intel i5-3570 | Some LGA 1155 MOBO | Some Generic DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz | PowerColor RX 560 2GB | Recycled HP Case | Crucial MX100 128GB | 1TB WD Blue 7200RPM | Some Generic 500w PSU | Intel Stock Cooler

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I'm helping to build my friends first ever PC and his budget is $1000. It would be solely for gaming and I am in Canada. The video card is already taken care of, he's done a lot for me so I'm picking him up a gigabyte 970 G1. That being said if anyone would be willing to help me out picking out a build (Without peripherals) and recommending peripherals, that would be amazing. Also will be overclocking this.

So, you basically need everything except the GPU/Graphics Card, correct?

ON A 7 MONTH BREAK FROM THESE LTT FORUMS. WILL BE BACK ON NOVEMBER 5th.


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So, you basically need everything except the GPU/Graphics Card, correct?

Correct. Sorry should've included that.4670 KFor the GPU.

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I'm assuming that your currency is USD, correct?

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Got a 750w in case he'll add another GPU.

 


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.00 @ Canada Computers) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.09 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.89 @ DirectCanada) 


Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($115.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Total: $978.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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My Current PC Codename: Scrapper

Spoiler

Intel i5-3570 | Some LGA 1155 MOBO | Some Generic DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz | PowerColor RX 560 2GB | Recycled HP Case | Crucial MX100 128GB | 1TB WD Blue 7200RPM | Some Generic 500w PSU | Intel Stock Cooler

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I'm assuming that your currency is USD, correct?

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American or Canadian.Both works Just as long as they ship to Canada!

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Does he need Windows or any peripherals?

My Current Build: 

Intel i5 3570K @ 4.4GHz 1.11V, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, Asrock Z77 Extreme4, Corsair Vengeance 8GB 1600MHz, Samsung 840 EVO 250GB, Asus GTX 760 DCII Overclocked, Corsair CX600M

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Does he need Windows or any peripherals?

It's not needed to be included within the build.Same with peripherals. Suggestions would be amazing!

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American or Canadian. Both works Just as long as they ship to Canada!

Alright, and does he already have an OS or does he need Windows 8.1?

ON A 7 MONTH BREAK FROM THESE LTT FORUMS. WILL BE BACK ON NOVEMBER 5th.


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Alright, and does he already have an OS or does he need Windows 8.1?

It does not haveAn operating system. He's Coming from a Mac

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Thoughts??

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($154.00 @ Vuugo) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $985.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 22:57 EST-0500

My Current Build: 

Intel i5 3570K @ 4.4GHz 1.11V, Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO, Asrock Z77 Extreme4, Corsair Vengeance 8GB 1600MHz, Samsung 840 EVO 250GB, Asus GTX 760 DCII Overclocked, Corsair CX600M

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Thoughts??

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($154.00 @ Vuugo) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $985.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 22:57 EST-0500

 

 

Great build, however, I'd just make one modification which is to the PSU. I know you

probably did it to keep down the price down, but I thought I'd show you anyway. :)

 

Here:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/wLfPYJ

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.00 @ Canada Computers) 
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3 93.3 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($159.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Total: $1041.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 23:02 EST-0500

ON A 7 MONTH BREAK FROM THESE LTT FORUMS. WILL BE BACK ON NOVEMBER 5th.


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Got a 750w in case he'll add another GPU.
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.00 @ Canada Computers) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 280L 122.5 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($109.09 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.89 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($115.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($99.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($109.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Total: $978.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 22:51 EST-0500

 

 

 

Thoughts??

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.00 @ Canada Computers) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($154.00 @ Vuugo) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($119.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.99 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $985.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 22:57 EST-0500

 

They both look awesome! Thoughts on peripherals?

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They both look awesome! Thoughts on peripherals?

What do you think he'd like?

ON A 7 MONTH BREAK FROM THESE LTT FORUMS. WILL BE BACK ON NOVEMBER 5th.


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They both look awesome! Thoughts on peripherals?

Mouse: G402,G502, DeathAdder 2013/Chroma, M65

Keyboard: K70 Blue/Brown, BlackWidow 2013, Ducky Shine 3/4

My Current PC Codename: Scrapper

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Intel i5-3570 | Some LGA 1155 MOBO | Some Generic DDR3 8GB 1600Mhz | PowerColor RX 560 2GB | Recycled HP Case | Crucial MX100 128GB | 1TB WD Blue 7200RPM | Some Generic 500w PSU | Intel Stock Cooler

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Not 100% sure. That I have to talk to him about. 1080 P, 120 hz etc. Just a good gaming monitorFor a good price.

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Not 100% sure. That I have to talk to him about. 1080 P, 120 hz etc. Just a good gaming monitorFor a good price.

Why not 1440p @120hz hz? Also go the first build, get the EVGA G2 750W PSU one build used it, i think the last one. It is one of the best PSU's, while being fully modular and at a fantastic price point.

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