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Hi, I am planning to build a new PC for the purpose of gaming and web browsing. My current budget I am trying to aim for is around $800. I have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and a copy of Windows. The only parts I need for this build is the ones I have picked out. Here is what I have picked out so far and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations or improvements.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.78 @ Directron) 
Total: $810.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Swap the 960 for a 280X, its faster, and is cheaper in most cases. Other than that you're totaly fine.

 

Optionaly you can swap the single 8gb dim for 2 4gb dims for slightly better performance when run in dual channel.

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Why Z97 board for a locked processor ?

Get B series board. or H97 PRO or similar.

Get an SSD also 600W is not needed for that GPU.

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Why Z97 board for a locked processor ?

SLI support.

 

 

 

Hi, I am planning to build a new PC for the purpose of gaming and web browsing. My current budget I am trying to aim for is around $800. I have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and a copy of Windows. The only parts I need for this build is the ones I have picked out. Here is what I have picked out so far and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations or improvements.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.78 @ Directron) 
Total: $810.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-19 15:56 EDT-0400

 

Other than what @Atmos said, I think it looks great.

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SLI support.

 

Just get K series processor and have fun with it. CM 212 evo can handle the heat! :)

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Just get K series processor and have fun with it. CM 212 evo can handle the heat! :)

I think the only issue is the $800 budget. But, I'd agree. Throw another $50 into it and get the 4960K furusre.

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I think the only issue is the $800 budget. But, I'd agree. Throw another $50 into it and get the 4960K furusre.

Other than this. It looks pretty decent! :)

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WD Green 1TB - Seagate 2.5" HDD 1TB - Seagate Barracuda 500GB - Antec X1 E.

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Swap the 960 for a 280X, its faster, and is cheaper in most cases. Other than that you're totaly fine.

 

Optionaly you can swap the single 8gb dim for 2 4gb dims for slightly better performance when run in dual channel.

 

I searched for a 280X but I couldn't find any that were cheaper. Would you happen to have a link to a cheaper deal? Also, is dual channel always better than using a single stick?

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If it strictly for gaming you'd be much better off with something along the lines of this.
 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($263.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Directron) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.78 @ Directron) 
Total: $799.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I searched for a 280X but I couldn't find any that were cheaper. Would you happen to have a link to a cheaper deal? Also, is dual channel always better than using a single stick?

What country do you live in? And yes, dual channel is ALWAYS better.  Unless of course, at some point you wanted 32gb of ram.

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What country do you live in? And yes, dual channel is ALWAYS better.  Unless of course, at some point you wanted 32gb of ram.

I live in the USA.

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I live in the USA.

 I stand corrected. The 960 has dropped in price recently (last few days or so) most likely with the Titan X launch. So yes, the 960 is now about 10$ cheaper than a 280X, but the 10$ are well, well worth the extra cash.

 

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