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I've been planning a PC build for a while and now I want to know what you guys think. I made the build using http://pcpartpicker.com/

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7hL2nQ
 
CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($62.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($68.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($53.49 @ Directron) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($164.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($58.99 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($12.99 @ NCIX US) 
Other: South Shore Axess Collection Desk, Black ($109.99)
Other: Staples® Turcotte Luxura® High Back Executive Chair, Black ($59.99)
Other: LG 22EN33T 21.5IN Widescreen LED Backlight LCD Monitor 1920x1080 VGA DVI Tilt Wall Mount Compatible ($119.99)
Other: Windows 8.1 ($22.00)
Total: $987.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-23 21:55 EDT-0400

 

 

I would really be glad if you guys would take the time to help me improve my build. My budget is 1k but I wouldn't mind it going over by a little.

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an ssd would be nice but IDK if that would still fit in your budget

|CPU: Intel i7-5960X @ 4.4ghz|MoBo: Asus Rampage V|RAM: 64GB Corsair Dominator Platinum|GPU:2-way SLI Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 980's|SSD:512GB Samsung 850 pro|HDD: 2TB WD Black|PSU: Corsair AX1200i|COOLING: NZXT Kraken x61|SOUNDCARD: Creative SBX ZxR|  ^_^  Planned Bedroom Build: Red Phantom [quadro is stuck in customs, still trying to find a cheaper way to buy a highend xeon]

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Don't need that 1866 mhz ram, ram speed doesnt really effect gaming. Try and fit an I5 into budget.

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Small modification.  Z97 mobo, ssd, better windows, and better monitor.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($63.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($68.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.88 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($20.00)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($6.99 @ NCIX US)
Other: Flash Furniture Mid-Back Task and Computer Chair ($68.43)
Other: South Shore Axess Collection Desk, Black ($109.99)
Total: $950.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-17 17:15 EDT-0400

 

Note: Windows must be purchased from /r/Softwareswap

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an ssd would be nice but IDK if that would still fit in your budget

Planning on adding one when i want to upgrade the build.

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Don't need that 1866 mhz ram, ram speed doesnt really effect gaming. Try and fit an I5 into budget.

What ram and I5 would you recommend?

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ram speed doesn't really matter so if you find a corsair, g.skill, kingston, etc. for different speeds just go with the one with the price that makes sense to you. And since it is just for gaming I recommend the i5 4690k

Old Build 5/2018-12/2023 - https://pcpartpicker.com/user/kdmb1331/saved/9gFcf7

New Build 12/2023-? - https://pcpartpicker.com/user/kdmb1331/saved/XTY2kL

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Small modification.  Z97 mobo, ssd, better windows, and better monitor.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($63.99 @ NCIX US)

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($68.95 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($145.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($64.88 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($20.00)

Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard  ($6.99 @ NCIX US)

Other: Flash Furniture Mid-Back Task and Computer Chair ($68.43)

Other: South Shore Axess Collection Desk, Black ($109.99)

Total: $950.00

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-17 17:15 EDT-0400

 

Note: Windows must be purchased from /r/Softwareswap

$20.00 for windows 8.1?

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ram speed doesn't really matter so if you find a corsair, g.skill, kingston, etc. for different speeds just go with the one with the price that makes sense to you. And since it is just for gaming I recommend the i5 4690k

What ram would you recommend? I'm probably going to use the i5 4690k when I'm trying to upgrade.

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Did you even look at my link?

ops, sorry didnt notice. Thanks! Btw, it was submitted a while ago, is the person still selling windows 8 for $20?

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ops, sorry didnt notice. Thanks! Btw, it was submitted a while ago, is the person still selling windows 8 for $20?

 

 

I believe so, but if not there are several others.

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