Need help cutting down this build by $30

[ZeroOnyx]

Hi, I'm in the market of building my first computer. Since this is my first time, I was wondering if anyone could help me cut down my build to 750-760, any help would be nice

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rbfvcf

[Decon]

Hi, I'm in the market of building my first computer. Since this is my first time, I was wondering if anyone could help me cut down my build to 750-760, any help would be nice

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/rbfvcf

get an h87/h97 motherboard since you have a locked CPU.  If you really want a Z board (maybe planning to upgrade to K chip later) look into asrock's anniversary Z97 motherboards.  They aren't the best, but they're pretty good for the money

[TheSLSAMG]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($50.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($199.00 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($62.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $731.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-22 23:30 EDT-0400

 

No performance drop, $730 ($750 before rebates).

 

And to be fair, people act like the R9 280 wrecks the GTX 960 when it only performs about 5%-10% better with a 40% higher TDP. You can replace the GTX 960 with an R9 280, but it will consume more power and run hotter. It's your choice.

[Lolzious]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/m4TnrH

 

This will also yield better performance

[babadoctor]

Get a micoATX motherboard. I got one and it works like a charm.

[RedSphyxis]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($173.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 

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

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($50.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card  ($199.00 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($62.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $731.89

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-22 23:30 EDT-0400

 

No performance drop, $730 ($750 before rebates).

 

got to me first but i second this

[The Core 2 Quad Runner]

Switch to a cheaper case, such as the ANTEC One or Three-Hundred-Two.

Should save you $30

You could also switch to a BioStar or ASRock MoBo

Could save you $40

Another thing you could switch would be to a 400-500 Watt PSU, like the ANTEC VP-450 Watt

Should save about $20

^

This could also save you some money over time... Because some PSUs will draw 100 watts more than what the system will be using. (Not sure about the CS-Series though)

[techguru]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LHJbD3

[AveragePCguy]

I'd change the case to an NZXT S340, for $70 it's a nice case.

[techguru]

yea its a nice case...tho if you use a dvd drive...its not really an option

[Number]

Get a micoATX motherboard. I got one and it works like a charm.

orly now? You said you hate Microatx and that you wanted ATX.