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Hello everyone!

 

I've been meaning to get a a rig together for quite a while, it will be mainly a gaming machine, i play CSGO competitively but i do play some other more graphics demanding games like FC3 and so on.

My budget is 1600€ and I'll be buying everything from a local retailer, http://www.alientech.pt/

These are all the parts I've put together.

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K

Mobo: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2

RAM: Kingston HyperX Beast 8GB

PSU: Corsair RM 650W

GPU: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX

HD: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB

SDD: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Nepton 240M

Case: NZXT S340

Monitor: BenQ XL2411Z

 

The total price is 1580€

 

Thoughts and suggestions are appreciated.

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Go with a cheaper motherboard -- pretty much all Z97 boards (from Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, and AsRock) are equivalent if it they support the same features (SLI. XFIRE, # of sata ports, I/O, etc...)

 

and cheaper psu -- either an EVGA B1/Corsair CX/Seasonic/Cooler Master 80+bronze unit on the budget end, or something like an EVGA G2 750w psu on the high end. 

 

Although I would personally go fir an i7-4790k + hyper 212 rather than a 4690k+nepton 240m. 

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i5-4690k || Seidon 240m || GTX780 ACX || MSI Z97s SLI Plus || 8GB 2400mhz || 250GB 840 Evo || 1TB WD Blue || H440 (Black/Blue) || Windows 10 Pro || Dell P2414H & BenQ XL2411Z || Ducky Shine Mini || Logitech G502 Proteus Core

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FreeNAS 9.3 - Stable || Xeon E3 1230v2 || Supermicro X9SCM-F || 32GB Crucial ECC DDR3 || 3x4TB WD Red (JBOD) || SYBA SI-PEX40064 sata controller || Corsair CX500m || NZXT Source 210.

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Don't get me wrong the system is really good but 1600€ is kinda overpriced portugal must suck with Hardware pricing

CPU: Xeon 1230v3 - GPU: GTX 770  - SSD: 120GB 840 Evo - HDD: WD Blue 1TB - RAM: Ballistix 8GB - Case: CM N400 - PSU: CX 600M - Cooling: Cooler Master 212 Evo

Update Plans: Mini ITX this bitch

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For everyone that thinks im an AMD FANBOY.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1214.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 14:36 EST-0500
 
Add your prefered peripherals and OS now.

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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For everyone that thinks im an AMD FANBOY.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($75.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 970 4GB XLR8 Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($324.88 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Zalman Z3 Plus White ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1214.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-29 14:36 EST-0500

 

He's not in the US. Also, a Z87 board could potentially require a bios update making it not worth the money saved by going with it (although he should get a cheaper z97 board -- MSI Z97s SLI Plus, G55 SLi, Gigabyte Z97x SLI, Asus Z97-A, Z97-E, Z97-AR).

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i5-4690k || Seidon 240m || GTX780 ACX || MSI Z97s SLI Plus || 8GB 2400mhz || 250GB 840 Evo || 1TB WD Blue || H440 (Black/Blue) || Windows 10 Pro || Dell P2414H & BenQ XL2411Z || Ducky Shine Mini || Logitech G502 Proteus Core

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FreeNAS 9.3 - Stable || Xeon E3 1230v2 || Supermicro X9SCM-F || 32GB Crucial ECC DDR3 || 3x4TB WD Red (JBOD) || SYBA SI-PEX40064 sata controller || Corsair CX500m || NZXT Source 210.

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CPU- http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=26401

MOBO - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=25889

GPU- 

http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=27116

http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=27116

PSU - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=18795

RAM - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=20762

CASE - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_6_41&products_id=26945

HDD - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=17663

Gonna calculate the costs to see if i can add an SSD.

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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The Z97m doesn;t support SLI. 

 

Check one of these (one will probably be the cheapest option with SLI support): 

MSI Z97s SLI Plus, G55 SLi, Gigabyte Z97x SLI, Asus Z97-A, Z97-E, Z97-AR

PSU Tier List | CoC

Gaming Build | FreeNAS Server

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i5-4690k || Seidon 240m || GTX780 ACX || MSI Z97s SLI Plus || 8GB 2400mhz || 250GB 840 Evo || 1TB WD Blue || H440 (Black/Blue) || Windows 10 Pro || Dell P2414H & BenQ XL2411Z || Ducky Shine Mini || Logitech G502 Proteus Core

Spoiler

FreeNAS 9.3 - Stable || Xeon E3 1230v2 || Supermicro X9SCM-F || 32GB Crucial ECC DDR3 || 3x4TB WD Red (JBOD) || SYBA SI-PEX40064 sata controller || Corsair CX500m || NZXT Source 210.

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The Z97m doesn;t support SLI. 

 

Check one of these (one will probably be the cheapest option with SLI support): 

MSI Z97s SLI Plus, G55 SLi, Gigabyte Z97x SLI, Asus Z97-A, Z97-E, Z97-AR

Gonna look for it.

Im glad i can speak portuguese :D

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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What do you think @djdwosk97

EDIT : I need to remove the SSD to give space to buy the monitor.

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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What do you think @djdwosk97

EDIT : I need to remove the SSD to give space to buy the monitor.

I'd go with a WD blue /seagate barracuda rather than a green. Everything else looks good -- and I'm assuming you found the cheapest/most cost effective options. 

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i5-4690k || Seidon 240m || GTX780 ACX || MSI Z97s SLI Plus || 8GB 2400mhz || 250GB 840 Evo || 1TB WD Blue || H440 (Black/Blue) || Windows 10 Pro || Dell P2414H & BenQ XL2411Z || Ducky Shine Mini || Logitech G502 Proteus Core

Spoiler

FreeNAS 9.3 - Stable || Xeon E3 1230v2 || Supermicro X9SCM-F || 32GB Crucial ECC DDR3 || 3x4TB WD Red (JBOD) || SYBA SI-PEX40064 sata controller || Corsair CX500m || NZXT Source 210.

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I'd go with a WD blue /seagate barracuda rather than a green. Everything else looks good -- and I'm assuming you found the cheapest/most cost effective options. 

 

Yes .

 

I took the SSD out for the OP get a monitor but he can buy one later.

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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Yes .

 

I took the SSD out for the OP get a monitor but he can buy one later.

Well, it might be worth losing one of the 970s and going with an ssd -- depending on what other games he plays. 

PSU Tier List | CoC

Gaming Build | FreeNAS Server

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i5-4690k || Seidon 240m || GTX780 ACX || MSI Z97s SLI Plus || 8GB 2400mhz || 250GB 840 Evo || 1TB WD Blue || H440 (Black/Blue) || Windows 10 Pro || Dell P2414H & BenQ XL2411Z || Ducky Shine Mini || Logitech G502 Proteus Core

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FreeNAS 9.3 - Stable || Xeon E3 1230v2 || Supermicro X9SCM-F || 32GB Crucial ECC DDR3 || 3x4TB WD Red (JBOD) || SYBA SI-PEX40064 sata controller || Corsair CX500m || NZXT Source 210.

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Well, it might be worth losing one of the 970s and going with an ssd -- depending on what other games he plays. 

 

I will swap it with a faster HDD then.

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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ok, i like this. is 600w plenty for both 970s?

Yes, 600w is fine for SLI 970s. 

I will swap it with a faster HDD then.

Don't bother going with anything faster than a blue / barracuda. 

PSU Tier List | CoC

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i5-4690k || Seidon 240m || GTX780 ACX || MSI Z97s SLI Plus || 8GB 2400mhz || 250GB 840 Evo || 1TB WD Blue || H440 (Black/Blue) || Windows 10 Pro || Dell P2414H & BenQ XL2411Z || Ducky Shine Mini || Logitech G502 Proteus Core

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FreeNAS 9.3 - Stable || Xeon E3 1230v2 || Supermicro X9SCM-F || 32GB Crucial ECC DDR3 || 3x4TB WD Red (JBOD) || SYBA SI-PEX40064 sata controller || Corsair CX500m || NZXT Source 210.

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CPU- http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=26401


MOBO - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=25904


GPU- 


http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=27116


http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=27116


PSU - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=18795


RAM - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?products_id=20762


CASE - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_6_41&products_id=26945


HDD  - http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?cPath=180_9_52&products_id=23726


COOLER : http://www.alientech.pt/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=14896


 

I like seagate 

 

Too much?

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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Yes, 600w is fine for SLI 970s. 

Don't bother going with anything faster than a blue / barracuda. 

 

The blues are 90 euros .

I swaped with a seagate HDD.

My Deus Ex Review : http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/358415-zappian-plays-old-games-episode-1-deus-ex/#entry4862793

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