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I'm going to get a job after school gets out for the summer and work my but off to save up for a new gaming rig (my current one only has a GTX 750). This is what I was planning on getting: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/cookie_yoda_365/saved/GPzG3C

Any feedback or suggestions on what to change? I'm looking for a good looking, affordable case specifically. Thanks!

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I would personally get a lower end intel CPU so that you can upgrade in the future.

Or just get an i5 4790K and you will wreck.

I'm getting the 8350 because the lowest end i5 id about $180, and doesn't have all that great specs. Plus AMD black editions are a lot cheaper than the cheapest intel i5 K series CPU.

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I'm getting the 8350 because the lowest end i5 id about $180, and doesn't have all that great specs. Plus AMD black editions are a lot cheaper than the cheapest intel i5 K series CPU.

 

For the same price as the rig you posted, you can get something like this. Same price, better performance. And it has an i5 ;)

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($20.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F140SP_BK 82.1 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($9.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Phanteks PH-F140SP_BK 82.1 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($9.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1094.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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For the same price as the rig you posted, you can get something like this. Same price, better performance. And it has an i5 ;) (sorry, it was a few cents over your budget :P)

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-120 40.6 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-120 40.6 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1150.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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You can (and should) save 50$ by getting the Gtx 970 Asus Strix instead. Dump that money on a 650w PSU, so you can SLI in the future (or get those 300w amd cards).

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You can (and should) save 50$ by getting the Gtx 970 Asus Strix instead. Dump that money on a 650w PSU, so you can SLI in the future (or get those 300w amd cards).

Nope. That Zotac is the cheapest 970, according to PCPartpicker. The other option for the same price is the PNY, but it's a blower. 

 

I would go for something like a Gigabyte or MSI, but they cost more.. And in the end, it's still just a few FPS at most. I wouldnt worry too much about it. 

 

However, yes, if you wanted better performance and/or silence, there are better options, but they cost more

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For the same price as the rig you posted, you can get something like this. Same price, better performance. And it has an i5 ;) (sorry, it was a few cents over your budget :P)

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-120 40.6 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.98 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-120 40.6 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1150.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Ah nice! I might do this since it's about the same price. I can also get rid of the extra fans, since this case has some fans with it.

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Ah nice! I might do this since it's about the same price. I can also get rid of the extra fans, since this case has some fans with it.

I would keep the fans. The 210 only has one fan included as exhaust (IIRC). I would keep the two fans and set them up as intake

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Nope. That Zotac is the cheapest 970, according to PCPartpicker. The other option for the same price is the PNY, but it's a blower. 

 

I would go for something like a Gigabyte or MSI, but they cost more.. And in the end, it's still just a few FPS at most. I wouldnt worry too much about it. 

 

However, yes, if you wanted better performance and/or silence, there are better options, but they cost more

Wtf are you talking about???

 

Your link for the zotac, costs 379,99$ VS The Asus Strix, as suggested, costs 326,99$

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(You need a 750W PSU if you want to SLI in the future)

Nope, you don't. Sli gtx 980 (which has a higer power consumption) using a 5930k (which has a higher power consumption) only pulls 370w, according to Linus. A 650w psu would be just fine.

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Nope, you don't. Sli gtx 980 (which has a higer power consumption) using a 5930k (which has a higher power consumption) only pulls 370w, according to Linus. A 650w psu would be just fine.

 

When and where did he say that?

 

?_?

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It shows in the pic that there's 2. But if not, then ill add them back (or at least one)

It doesnt matter what they have in the pics. They don't matter.

Off NZXT's site about the 210

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Odd. On PCP it shows the Zotac as cheaper

 

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Anyhow, if that's the case, the MSI, Gigabyte, or Asus would be better options than the Zotac, OP (I'd go MSI if I were you, but all three should suffice). 

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Nope, you don't. Sli gtx 980 (which has a higer power consumption) using a 5930k (which has a higher power consumption) only pulls 370w, according to Linus. A 650w psu would be just fine.

I sorta doubt that. Maybe it's pulling that much at idle, but NO WAY it's pulling only that much at full load. Plus if you're overlocking, that's going to make it pull even more. 

 

750 is a safe bet for SLI. 650 is pushing it. Just google "GTX 970 SLI PSU wattage" The first few results say likewise

http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2304096/gtx-970-sli-psu.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2337440/gtx-970-sli-650w-psu.html

http://forums.evga.com/PSU-for-sli-970-ftw-m2232335.aspx

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Odd. On PCP it shows the Zotac as cheaper

 

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Anyhow, if that's the case, the MSI, Gigabyte, or Asus would be better options than the Zotac, OP (I'd go MSI if I were you, but all three should suffice). 

Oh, that's not the card i picked out is why, I got the AMP! Extreme Core Edition.

 

And btw, can you all help me with an issue i'm having regarding case fans?

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Oh, that's not the card i picked out is why, I got the AMP! Extreme Core Edition.

 

And btw, can you all help me with an issue i'm having regarding case fans?

Sure, what do you need help with?

 

NVM, I clicked the link

 

Edit: No idea. Try changing it thhrough the BIOS?

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When and where did he say that?

 

?_?

#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnS0xWtoRzk&feature=player_detailpage#t=281

 

Oh, and that's from the wall, so get those values *0,90 (psu efficiency) to get the actual wattage.

 

It doesnt matter what they have in the pics. They don't matter.

Off NZXT's site about the 210

MTg0QlV.png

 

 

 

Odd. On PCP it shows the Zotac as cheaper

 

cUdcR7m.png

 

Anyhow, if that's the case, the MSI, Gigabyte, or Asus would be better options than the Zotac, OP (I'd go MSI if I were you, but all three should suffice). 

Take a close look. The model you posted is the ZT-90107. The cheaper model is the ZT-90101

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#https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnS0xWtoRzk&feature=player_detailpage#t=281

 

Oh, and that's from the wall, so get those values *0,90 (psu efficiency) to get the actual wattage.

 

Take a close look. The model you posted is the ZT-90107. The cheaper model is the ZT-90101

Yes, I got it. OP corrected me. 

 

I forgot that Zotac made another model 970. When I saw that OP had a Zotac 970, I assumed it was the cheap one. Thanks for the correction. ;)

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I don't really plan on upgrading for a while (2 - 3 years at least) and when I do upgrade, I'll probably go with a single new top of the line gpu from nvidia (nvidia fan (not fanboy)) then, so sli is out of the question for me

Well.. if you don't want SLI, here's an update on the build. With the money saved, you can invest on a AIO watercooler for the CPU, different case and higher capacity HD/SSD. Or just straight up save it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler  ($35.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.79 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($326.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($67.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX US)

Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-120 40.6 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.98 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Fractal Design FD-FAN-SSR2-120 40.6 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($9.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $1103.58

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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This is not picked for SLI.  I read your comment and changed the PSU.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.36 @ Amazon)  <Why not?
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($98.99 @ Newegg)  <Good 8 Phase VRM if you ever need the extra power for the CPU overclock
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($60.30 @ Newegg) <1 Stick to eventually add 1 more.
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($326.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($66.98 @ Newegg) <Great PSU line, Made by Seasonic with a XFX cover.
Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1121.47 + $50 in rebates
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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This is not picked for SLI.  I read your comment and changed the PSU.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($49.36 @ Amazon)  <Why not?

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($98.99 @ Newegg)  <Good 8 Phase VRM if you ever need the extra power for the CPU overclock

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($60.30 @ Newegg) <1 Stick to eventually add 1 more.

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($326.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($66.98 @ Newegg) <Great PSU line, Made by Seasonic with a XFX cover.

Monitor: AOC i2367Fh 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1121.47 + $50 in rebates

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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To be honest, I think the CPU cooler should have been the 212 instead. But OP seems to like the be quiet! option, so I let it at that. The 212 is legendary, not worth getting the h55 over it. Even more, when you consider the CPU, a humble 4690k.

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To be honest, I think the CPU cooler should have been the 212 instead. But OP seems to like the be quiet! option, so I let it at that. The 212 is legendary, not worth getting the h55 over it. Even more, when you consider the CPU, a humble 4690k.

 

I know, I have a 212 running on my 3570K.  I have a 120mm AIO on my Phenom II X6, I really like that little thing... but it does cost 20%-30% more.

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