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With a z97 board I'd get the unlocked version but thats just cause I just like to push everything to its limits :P

 

edit: might have a bit of a color clash with a red mobo and blue RAM, but with no windowed panel on your case I'd say you'll be fine

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With a z97 board I'd get the unlocked version but thats just cause I just like to push everything to its limits :P

 

edit: might have a bit of a color clash with a red mobo and blue RAM, but with no windowed panel on your case I'd say you'll be fine

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The msi gaurd pro

also you can fit a 980 in that budget just add case and windows :)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Guard-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.36 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($531.00 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1033.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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You have a z97 and a locked processor.

Get a 4690K :)

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Case: Bitfenix Prodigy Black          GPU: MSI R9 270 Gaming@1050/1500         CPU: i5 4570          Motherboard: ASUS H81I Plus          PSU: Corsair CX600          RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix Sport XT         Cooling: 230mm Bitfenix Spectre Pro Intake; Corsair AF140 Rear Exuast; 2x120mm Stock Case Fans Top Exuast        Storage: WD Blue 1TB          OS: Windows 8.1 Pro 64 Bit
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Do you think I made the right decision on a CPU for a price point of around $200-$250 to go with this build?

Or I would like to hear any other kind of comments you have about this build.

 

Here is the build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/DoctorFrozo/saved/ztP9TW

Have you purchased any of the components yet ?

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For the cpu I chose the i5 4690k, its a solid 4 core cpu that you could even overclock if you wanted to.

Also I threw an ssd in there for the os and some basic applications to improve overall system speed. The psu was a bit overkill for this system, so I went with a smaller, still high quality unit.

Finally, I changed the color of the ram to red to suit the motherboard.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($131.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($70.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($345.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cooler Master CM 690 II (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($97.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1258.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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The msi gaurd pro

also you can fit a 980 in that budget just add case and windows :)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Guard-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($94.36 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 980 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($531.00 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1033.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Do you have a case you would recommend?

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Do you have a case you would recommend?

the r5 or the h440 are my personal favorites 

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I would go with something like this. If you have room in your budget then add an SSD. The Crucial MX100 256GB would be a good choice.

 

The 750w psu would allow for a 2nd 970. If you only plan on one card, then go with a 500/550W psu such as the XFX XTR 550W.

 


 



Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.99 @ Newegg) 



Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($345.99 @ B&H) 

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


Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1172.09

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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You have a z97 and a locked processor.

Get a 4690K :)

Or an H97 board.

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How do you know what his budget is? and its not going to be the same price with a 980 since its much more expensive. Also MSI motherboards are always having problems i would take the Asrock any day.

Look at the link in the opening post. The build there is $1145.

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How do you know what his budget is? and its not going to be the same price with a 980 since its much more expensive. Also MSI motherboards are always having problems i would take the Asrock any day.

1. I looked at his build

2. I think your getting the two brands confused.. alot

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4 of my friends bought MSI motherboards 3 of them had problems with the boards. he never mentioned anything about a budget. if he were to get a 980 the build would be much more expensive than it is now.

take a look at his build and then take a look at my build his is $1200 right now mine is $1200 with a case and os

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take a look at his build and then take a look at my build his is $1200 right now mine is $1200 with a case and os

you forgot psu.

The Vinyl Decal guy.

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you forgot psu.

that might explain why it was so cheap...

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see its 300 more not the same price...

better?

 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1000.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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what about the case and OS? also where did the 290x come from?

thats why its $1000 not $1200

its cheaper and just as powerful as a 970

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1. I looked at his build

2. I think your getting the two brands confused.. alot

 

 

Look at the link in the opening post. The build there is $1145.

 

 

How do you know what his budget is? and its not going to be the same price with a 980 since its much more expensive. Also MSI motherboards are always having problems i would take the Asrock any day.

My budget is 1,200 base price for the PC itself. And i am going to buy a $200 monitor.

 

Also based on some of the knowledge that was bestowed upon me, here is the updated list.

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/DoctorFrozo/saved/ztP9TW

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thats why its $1000 not $1200

its cheaper and just as powerful as a 970

 

 

970 is better than a 290x

 

 

 

better?

 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($116.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($269.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1000.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-30 13:12 EST-0500

 

BTW I am only purchasing Nvidia GPUs. This is mainly because of the perk of using Shadowplay, and I own an Nvidia Shield. 

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will you be overclocking or adding a second 970 in the future?

I may possibly overclock. Unlikely ill get a second 970

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How do you know what his budget is? and its not going to be the same price with a 980 since its much more expensive. Also MSI motherboards are always having problems i would take the Asrock any day.

In my opinion, ASUS motherboards are the most stable.

i7-5820K | ASUS X99-A | Corsair DDR4 LPX 16 GB | MSI GTX 970 Gaming | Corsair 750D | WD Black 1 TB | MX100 256 GB | EVGA SuperNOVA 750 Watt | ASUS VG248QE | Corsair H105 | K70 MX blues non-RGB | M95 | H1500 | Windows 8.1 64-bit

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