Help with making my build cheaper

[echoac]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($322.84 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($42.48 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($186.43 @ DirectCanada)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.73 @ Amazon Canada)

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($146.61 @ Vuugo)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.64 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($485.87 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.04 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($102.24 @ DirectCanada)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($26.04 @ Vuugo)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($124.28 @ Canada Computers)

Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($41.78 @ Amazon Canada)

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($384.14 @ Vuugo)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($39.53 @ NCIX)

Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset ($89.24 @ DirectCanada)

Speakers: Logitech Z320 10W 2ch Speakers ($54.80 @ Vuugo)

Total: $2276.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-11 23:41 EDT-0400

This build is including peripherals, os, shipping and taxes. I need the total down to around $2000. Any suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.

[gilm0re3]

I might go for a cheaper psu and a cheaper monitor.

[VolkA]

If you don't mind not able to OC, change the CPU and MOBO. Then also find a cheaper monitor. Total price will be way cheaper than now.

[echoac]

If you don't mind not able to OC, change the CPU and MOBO. Then also find a cheaper monitor. Total price will be way cheaper than now.

I will be over-clocking with this build. I really want a 144hz monitor but does it make a big difference? If not, il probably get a much cheaper one.

[Happypap55]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($285.70 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($37.60 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ NCIX) 

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($148.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($418.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.95 @ Vuugo) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer  ($16.86 @ DirectCanada) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($109.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Total: $1437.01

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-12 00:05 EDT-0400

 

Prices are terrible in Canada right now. When I bought my PC months ago I got a 4690K for $220 and a 290 for $240. A bunch of other stuff for cheaper. You could save about $200 with a 60Hz monitor. I didn't add peripherals and that stuff because it's more personal preference than anything.

[brob]

I like your build. But if you must cut here are a few suggestions.

 

The Asus Z97-E is SLI capable and has a similar feature set to the Z97-A.

 

The Arc 100 is a decent ssd.

 

The differences between gpu is reasonably small.

 

A less expensive case.

 

If you need to cut more, then go with a decent but less expensive psu. The Seasonic G 550 is much better and I wouldn't change it unless it was necessary. The CX-600M is decent for the price. You should be able to shave a few $ on the optical drive if you peruse merchant web sites.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($285.70 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($37.60 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($126.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($417.98 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Fractal Design FD-CA-CORE-3300-BL ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($23.05 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($36.98 @ Amazon Canada)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($339.95 @ Vuugo)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($34.99 @ NCIX)
Headphones: Kingston HyperX Cloud Pro Headset  ($78.98 @ DirectCanada)
Speakers: Logitech Z320 10W 2ch Speakers  ($48.50 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1899.65
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-12 00:11 EDT-0400

[GuideMe002]

can't find anything to cheap out. your build is almost perfect.
144hz will make a big difference vs. 60hz FOR SURE!