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Hi guys, I have been working on my build for my first gaming PC and I want some help optimizing it to make sure I get the most bang for the buck without compromising the quality of the components I'm getting. I also decided to go for a nice Light Blue theme for the build as I believe Red is waay overdone :P

 

PCPartPicker link here

 

With what I have so far out of the way, my main concern is my choice of CPU/Socket, I have had other people on the net tell me that Intel chips are better at gaming period, but I didn't really want a locked chip and I am interested in doing game streaming and virtualization too. Tasks that I thought an OCed FX-6300 would excel at. So I ask you LTT  community, what should I do while still staying within my budget? 

PCP Link: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Niyu/saved/#view=W7rPxr

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Good, but this will give you best bang/buck: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CmDdf7

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

How to Build A PC|Windows 10 Review Follow the CoC and don't be a scrub~soaringchicken

 

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Best FPS per dollar with decent case. Crossfire Ready although I wouldn't crossfire R9's because of the heat and if you do decide you'll need a stronger I'd say around 750W PSU. Can go with dual channel memory for $2 more if you want. Comes with a not bad SSD, not as fast as a Crucial MX100 which is $12 more but much better than not having a SSD to begin with.

 


 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($239.70 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $789.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 21:35 EST-0500
 
EDIT: I would stay away from 970s for now until they resolve the issue with VRAM. Plus this 290 will be 5-7% fps weaker but is $100~ cheaper http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1068?vs=1355
 
If you care more about looks and not saving every dollar you can get this Black/blue theme. $30 more. Better Quality.
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($239.70 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $820.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 21:39 EST-0500
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The CPU choice is fine I shouldn't got intel?

Go with @Soaked build actually, it's better than mine

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

How to Build A PC|Windows 10 Review Follow the CoC and don't be a scrub~soaringchicken

 

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sRVQgs

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sRVQgs/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.75 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($66.50 @ Directron) 

Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($60.97 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $800.01

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 21:53 EST-0500

 

$0.01 over budget

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Best FPS per dollar with decent case. Crossfire Ready although I wouldn't crossfire R9's because of the heat and if you do decide you'll need a stronger I'd say around 750W PSU. Can go with dual channel memory for $2 more if you want. Comes with a not bad SSD, not as fast as a Crucial MX100 which is $12 more but much better than not having a SSD to begin with.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Dark 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($239.70 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $789.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 21:35 EST-0500
 
EDIT: I would stay away from 970s for now until they resolve the issue with VRAM. Plus this 290 will be 5-7% fps weaker but is $100~ cheaper http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1068?vs=1355
 
If you care more about looks and not saving every dollar you can get this Black/blue theme. $30 more. Better Quality.
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($239.70 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $820.78
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 21:39 EST-0500

 

Is the PSU suitable for overclocking? 

PCP Link: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Niyu/saved/#view=W7rPxr

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sRVQgs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sRVQgs/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($66.50 @ Directron) 
Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($60.97 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($209.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $800.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-23 21:53 EST-0500
 
$0.01 over budget

 

Anyway I could use a full ATX mobo?

PCP Link: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Niyu/saved/#view=W7rPxr

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