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Hey guys and gals. Im looking for a build that is completely based upon price per performance. I do not want to get diminishing returns by spending more just to get the top of the line _______ (You name it) when there is something else close to it with close performance but at a significantly less price.

 

The use will be for gaming, video recording, video editing, and internet surfing (i like to have multiple tabs open).

 

i would like to get the OS, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headphones with it.  

 

Is there a sweet spot where price and performance meet?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

 

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it differ from ppl to ppl

 

we still need a max budget and location

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Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($126.98 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($339.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 


Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($134.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Logitech G502 Wired Optical Mouse  ($59.99 @ Best Buy) 

Other: Audio-Technica ATH-M40X Headphones ($99.00)

Total: $1761.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-26 02:58 EST-0500

 

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it differ from ppl to ppl

 

we still need a max budget and location

USA

 

$2500 would be the max I possibly can chip out on this thing. I'm hoping that the price per performance build does not come anywhere close to that amount, so that's why i didn't put a price on it. 

 

Also i would not mind overclocking to get better performance. Hopefully the build will be set to upgrade in the future when i need to and wont have to replace a bunch of parts just to get a newer _____.

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USA

 

$2500 would be the max I possibly can chip out on this thing. I'm hoping that the price per performance build does not come anywhere close to that amount, so that's why i didn't put a price on it. 

 

Also i would not mind overclocking to get better performance. Hopefully the build will be set to upgrade in the future when i need to and wont have to replace a bunch of parts just to get a newer _____.

how is this?

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($318.87 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($173.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.05 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr Video Card  ($554.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.99 @ NCIX US) 
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor  ($444.99 @ B&H) 
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Mouse: Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse  ($48.92 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Astro A40 + MixAmp Pro - White 7.1 Channel Headset  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $2333.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-26 03:24 EST-0500

Budget? Uses? Currency? Location? Operating System? Peripherals? Monitor? Use PCPartPicker wherever possible. 

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What kind of videos are you editing? Programs being used?

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Videos will be of recording games and editing that video.

Will be playing a wide range of games.

Are you using many special effects or just cutting together games with some audio?

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Just cutting together games with audio.

I'd recommend something like this for the best price/performance build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pvkbGX  (that is without going to a more entry-level system with a G3258 + 270 which would probably be better value-wise)

The Hyperborea is to be put in the front for intake.

There are two mice because peripherals are really up to preference--that includes the keyboard and audio. The dual arm display mount is if you have a table to mount the displays onto. I use one and it's really helpful to have my monitors at eye level and extra desk space from removing the stock stands.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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