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[grizzlypaugh]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V4LLjX

 

 

Hey guys I am building a computer for a friend and here is what I have put together. He is a gamer and also just uses his computer for everyday computing. let me know what you guys suggest. i am open to options.

 

Thanks

[Epic_Nex]

for gaming, an i5-4690k will do absolutely fine, and then you can get a z97 motherboard

 

the difference in performance in higher frequency memory is very small, so you could drop to ddr3-1600 and save money

 

also do not forget a cpu cooler for overclocking

[SSOB]

My reccomendation:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($217.98 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($49.90 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($130.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($80.98 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($354.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($354.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($113.98 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $1513.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-06 15:28 EST-0500

 

This will murder all games even at 4K while being super silent. Yes I know the M500 is a bit outdated but it's almost 30 dollars cheaper than everything while performing the same, there is no real world difference.

 

If  he hasn't got an HDD already just get a seagate barracuda /WD Blue drive.

[grizzlypaugh]

Thanks for your input.

[Guest]

Thanks for your input.

What is the budget ?

[grizzlypaugh]

1500