Build help

[VickneshS]

I'm wondering if this is a good build, and if I can shave off a few dollars without impacting performance. This is my build - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/y8phxr

@shujin

[CoolaxGaming]

Get a h97 board

[Oshino Shinobu]

You'd be better off with a H97 board to save some money on that end. 

[VickneshS]

OK this is the updated version - http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/rYdFyc

I made the case black and the memory red to match the colour scheme

[VickneshS]

Anything else I can do?

[Guest]

OK this is the updated version - http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/rYdFyc

I made the case black and the memory red to match the colour scheme

That board is more expensive than the one you replaced. You might as well stick with the 1st spec as it is cheaper, for the same performance.

 

Drop the WD Black and just get a normal Blue drive.

[brob]

Anything else I can do?

 

If you are willing to change the color scheme you could go with ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard and G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory. It will save a bit more.

 

BTW, the gpu is out of stock at the lowest cost merchant.

[VickneshS]

Which one exactly? Z97 PC Mate or H97 PC Mate?

[Guest]

Which one exactly? Z97 PC Mate or H97 PC Mate?

If you don't mind the Gold accents on the board then this Gigabyte is good. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97hd3

[shujin]

OK this is the updated version - http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/rYdFyc

I made the case black and the memory red to match the colour scheme

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($222.98 @ Newegg Canada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($37.10 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($100.44 @ DirectCanada)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.95 @ Vuugo)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($300.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Memory Express)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.98 @ DirectCanada)

Total: $940.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 20:51 EST-0500

 

I did change the 4430 for the 4440 because well for 1$ more it's worth it I also changed the ram for a cheaper model and I changed the hdd for a cheaper one. I also changed the motherboard as you were going a little overkill on it 

[VickneshS]

Do you think this is good? http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/fNyxCJ

[VickneshS]

I managed to shave off about $50 CAD

[VickneshS]

If you don't mind the Gold accents on the board then this Gigabyte is good. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97hd3

I'm trying to go for a white with hints of blue and black colour scheme

[VickneshS]

If you don't mind the Gold accents on the board then this Gigabyte is good. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz97hd3

So the gold wouldn't really work

[Guest]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card  ($261.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($67.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $803.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-01 20:59 EST-0500

[Guest]

So the gold wouldn't really work

You could always paint it black.

[Guest]

Do you think this is good? http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/fNyxCJ

You in Canada, as your 1st link is USA ?

[VickneshS]

You could always paint it black.

Not worth the hassle IMO. And the board I put is about the same price

[Guest]

Not worth the hassle IMO. And the board I put is about the same price

If you are in Canada, my spec would be over your budget anyway as it is US prices.

[VickneshS]

Updated - http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/s97CvK

[VickneshS]

And yes I am in Canada

[VickneshS]

So are there any other places I can save some dollars?

[Guest]

So are there any other places I can save some dollars?

Not unless you drop the cooler, or go with a cheaper case.

[VickneshS]

I think the cooler is worth it, as it's only like $40. I like the case so I'm keeping that. So do you guys think that it's a good build? This should be able to get at least 50 fps on 1080p max settings in most games right?

[Guest]

I think the cooler is worth it, as it's only like $40. I like the case so I'm keeping that. So do you guys think that it's a good build? This should be able to get at least 50 fps on 1080p max settings in most games right?

If you get a really demanding game then you might have to slightly tone things down. The link below gives you a rough idea of FPS on a few different games.

 

http://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/1041