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druidofnecro
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Hello guys! I'm currently planning out the parts I want for my first build. I am trying to keep the build Under $900, but I would prefer it if I could keep the parts under $850 is possible. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated!

 

My current part list can be found here: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/V88RRB

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Are you going to overclock?

 

if only a little, this might be a good build

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.74 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($269.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($19.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $886.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 21:00 EST-0500

Woo!

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Get the MSI R9 290X lightning instead of the 290, its the same price!

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r9290xlightning

That'll fit in the case right? I know the 290X is pretty big.

Also, I am not planning to really overclock, so is it still worth it to get the R9 290X?

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Are you going to overclock?

 

if only a little, this might be a good build

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.74 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 290 4GB IceQ X² Video Card  ($269.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($19.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $886.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-02 21:00 EST-0500

 

No, I probably won't be overclocking

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That'll fit in the case right? I know the 290X is pretty big.

Also, I am not planning to really overclock, so is it still worth it to get the R9 290X?

Yes, because you can think of the 290x as the same size as the 290, almost same power consumption but more cores and higher speeds. Basically the 290 needs to be oc'd and the 290x doesent.

Lets all ripperoni in pepperoni

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Yes, because you can think of the 290x as the same size as the 290, almost same power consumption but more cores and higher speeds. Basically the 290 needs to be oc'd and the 290x doesent.

And it'll probably still fit in my current case, right? Everytime I look at that thing it looks so huge...

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And it'll probably still fit in my current case, right? Everytime I look at that thing it looks so huge...

The lightning will need the upped drive cages to be removed. But considering it is the MOST powerful card. (Beating the top-end 970 and the top-end 290x) The lightning at 299.99, I would buy a better case then skip on such a card. Even Linus said it once

Lets all ripperoni in pepperoni

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What about

 

The lightning will need the upped drive cages to be removed. But considering it is the MOST powerful card. (Beating the top-end 970 and the top-end 290x) The lightning at 299.99, I would buy a better case then skip on such a card. Even Linus said it once

What about this case? It is a full tower and ony cost $20 more

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