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Lstaffor5
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so i have created a build which fits into my budget of approx 1200$ CAN

problem is there is 3 different GPUs i can get all the same price of 420$ CAN

so my question is which one to go with and if possible a motherboard to go with it.

for almost completely gaming but very small amounts of 3d software such as Inventor

 

so here is the base build i have made

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/CCgT3C)
 
**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $285.75 @ shopRBC 
 
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h97mpro4) | $114.98 @ Amazon Canada 
 
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1066 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f38500cl7d8gbrl) | $83.98 @ Newegg Canada 
 
**Storage** | [seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dx001) | $89.98 @ DirectCanada 
 
**Case** | [Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse400kkn2) | $61.57 @ DirectCanada 
 
**Power Supply** | [Thermaltake 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-power-supply-pstpd0550mpcgus1) | $81.55 @ DirectCanada 
 
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $23.05 @ Vuugo 
 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $109.99 @ Canada Computers 
 
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009ww) | $18.08 @ DirectCanada 
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009ww) | $18.08 @ DirectCanada 
 
 | *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
 | **Total** | **$893.99**
 | Generated by [PCPartPicker](http://pcpartpicker.com) 2015-03-19 14:17 EDT-0400 |
 
Now the real question which of these 3 GPUs reminder that they all cost approx. 420$ CAN due to closing sale
 
1. msi r9 290x gaming twin frozr
2. msi gtx 970 gaming 4g
3. evga gtx 970 4gb gddr5 SC
 
thanks in advance for any help with this predicament.
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IMO I like MSI's video cards alot more then any other companies GPU's so my vote is on the 970 from MSI

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  1. Gtx 970

You get a "K" Cpu and an H97 mobo? No sir. Get a z97 mobo. Or, change the CPU to a locked one (or a xeon with HT).

Look for 1600mhz CAS 9 RAM.

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The MSI 970, I don't know what difference it is between the msi and evga one but i think the msi one looks cooler, and i also have good experience with msi products.

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  1. Gtx 970
  2. You get a "K" Cpu and an H97 mobo? No sir. Get a z97 mobo. Or, change the CPU to a locked one (or a xeon with HT).
  3. Look for 1600mhz CAS 9 RAM.

 

So does this seem like a better build option

 

[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/7RbsBm)
 
**CPU** | [intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54690k) | $285.75 @ shopRBC 
 
**Motherboard** | [MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z97pcmate) | $121.87 @ DirectCanada 
 
**Memory** | [Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-memory-997002) | $88.98 @ Newegg Canada 
 
**Storage** | [seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dx001) | $89.98 @ DirectCanada 
 
**Video Card** | [MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-gtx970gaming4g) | $439.99 @ NCIX 
 
**Case** | [Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-nse400kkn2) | $61.57 @ DirectCanada 
 
**Power Supply** | [Thermaltake 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-power-supply-pstpd0550mpcgus1) | $81.55 @ DirectCanada 
 
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $23.05 @ Vuugo 
 
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $109.99 @ Canada Computers 
 
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009ww) | $18.08 @ DirectCanada 
**Case Fan** | [Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm  Fan](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-fan-co9050009ww) | $18.08 @ DirectCanada 
 | **Total** | **$1345.87**
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@Lstaffor5, if you click the [bb] button you will get a list better formatted for this board.

 

Thermaltake psu made by CWT do not have the best reputation. SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze might be a better choice.

 

Not sure why the thermal compound is included.

 

The after market fans are not necessary.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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@Lstaffor5, if you click the [bb] button you will get a list better formatted for this board.

 

Thermaltake psu made by CWT do not have the best reputation. SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze might be a better choice.

 

Not sure why the thermal compound is included.

 

The after market fans are not necessary.

Ok so does this seem correct then for my build.

oh yeah and the thermal paste just popped up when i went to select the CPU

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($121.87 @ DirectCanada) 
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($88.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($89.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($439.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($61.57 @ DirectCanada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.97 @ Amazon Canada) 
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) 
Total: $1307.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-19 15:32 EDT-0400
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Ok so does this seem correct then for my build.

oh yeah and the thermal paste just popped up when i went to select the CPU

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($121.87 @ DirectCanada) 
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($88.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($89.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($439.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($61.57 @ DirectCanada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.97 @ Amazon Canada) 
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) 
Total: $1307.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-19 15:32 EDT-0400

 

 

Looks pretty good. If you plan on overclocking, you will want to get a non-stock cpu cooler.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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