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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QWZhJx

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QWZhJx/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Micro Center) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H110i GT 113.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($130.41 @ Mwave) 

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($197.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($109.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Red 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.89 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 760T Black ATX Full Tower Case  ($191.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($149.89 @ OutletPC) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.49 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Corsair SP140 49.5 CFM 140mm  Fans  ($28.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: Asus VX248H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($159.99 @ Micro Center) 

Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($189.00 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Corsair Sabre Wired Laser Mouse  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Corsair H2100 7.1 Channel Headset  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $2448.55

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-28 22:56 EDT-0400

CPU i7 4790K @4.8GHz | Motherboard ASUS HERO VII Z97 | Cooler Corsair H110i GT | GPU Gigabyte G1Gaming GTX 970 SLI | PSU Corsair HX750i


RAM Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 1866MHz | HDD Western Digital Red 1TB | SSD HyperX Savage | Case NZXT Noctis 450 | OS Windows 8.1


Keyboard Corsair K95 RGB | Mouse Corsair Sabre Laser RGB | Headset Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1

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Looks great! Nice job :D

 

Looks like someone likes corsair :P

 

Only thing I would change is swap the 970s out for the Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming, it is definitely worth the little bit extra over the windforce, you get a binned gpu, backplate, and glowing logo. (The backplate can help with cooling a bit, and greatly helps reduce gpu sag.)

Specs: CPU - Intel i7 8700K @ 5GHz | GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Motherboard - ASUS Strix Z370-G WIFI AC | RAM - XPG Gammix DDR4-3000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) | Main Drive - Samsung 850 Evo 500GB M.2 | Other Drives - 7TB/3 Drives | CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i Pro | Case - Fractal Design Define C Mini TG | Power Supply - EVGA G3 850W

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Drastic overkill. There's no need for 2 970's with a 1080p 60hz monitor.

Do you really need a DVD player?

All that money spent and no SSD? Serious mistake there.

CPU: Ryzen 9 5900 Cooler: EVGA CLC280 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Pro AX RAM: Kingston Hyper X 32GB 3200mhz

Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: EVGA RTX 3070 Ti PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2

Monitor: LG 27GL83B Mouse: Razer Basilisk V2 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Speakers: Mackie CR5BT

 

MiniPC - Sold for $100 Profit

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CPU: Intel i3 4160 Cooler: Integrated Motherboard: Integrated

RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3 Storage: Transcend MSA370 128GB GPU: Intel 4400 Graphics

PSU: Integrated Case: Shuttle XPC Slim

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit

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CPU: Intel i5 7600k Cooler: CryOrig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z270 M5

RAM: Crucial LPX 16GB DDR4 Storage: Intel S3510 800GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 980

PSU: Corsair CX650M Case: EVGA DG73

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

OG Gaming Rig - Gone

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CPU: Intel i5 4690k Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 Motherboard: MSI Z97i AC ITX

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 Storage: Kingston Fury 240GB GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX

Monitor: Dell P2214H x2 Mouse: Logitech MX Master Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

 

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OEM OS? Why?Just get a regular version of Windows 8.1

 

Plus, for a 1080p monitor, that is total overkill on the 970s. 

Invest into an SSD.

The Enthoo Pro is probably a better case. And cheaper.

No need for a case fan with the Enthoo.

 

 

SSD: Samsung 850 Pro 256GB

My Current Build:

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K @ 4.5 GHz MOBO: ASUS Z97M mATX RAM: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4 GB) @ 1600 MHz Storage #1: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD Storage #2: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120 GB SSD GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X WINDFORCE Case: Cooler Master N200 PSU: EVGA 80+ Bronze 600B 600W Monitor: AOC 2367 23" IPS Display 

Future Upgrades
RAM: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4 GB) @ 1600 MHz (for a total of 16 GB) Storage #3: Sansung 850 Pro Series 256 GB SSD GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 Twin Frozer V Case: Corsair 350D Window mATX PSU: Cooler Master VSM 80+ Gold  650W
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Drastic overkill. There's no need for 2 970's with a 1080p 60hz monitor.

Do you really need a DVD player?

All that money spent and no SSD? Serious mistake there.

Agreed with 2k get an ssd 

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Looks great! Nice job :D

 

Looks like someone likes corsair :P

 

Only thing I would change is swap the 970s out for the Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming, it is definitely worth the little bit extra over the windforce, you get a binned gpu, backplate, and glowing logo. (The backplate can help with cooling a bit, and greatly helps reduce gpu sag.)

oops i miss clicked, they are g1 gaming :D i love my backplates, thank you for pointing that out i need to change my pcpartpicker list

CPU i7 4790K @4.8GHz | Motherboard ASUS HERO VII Z97 | Cooler Corsair H110i GT | GPU Gigabyte G1Gaming GTX 970 SLI | PSU Corsair HX750i


RAM Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 1866MHz | HDD Western Digital Red 1TB | SSD HyperX Savage | Case NZXT Noctis 450 | OS Windows 8.1


Keyboard Corsair K95 RGB | Mouse Corsair Sabre Laser RGB | Headset Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1

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Plus, overkill on the MOBO

My Current Build:

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K @ 4.5 GHz MOBO: ASUS Z97M mATX RAM: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4 GB) @ 1600 MHz Storage #1: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD Storage #2: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120 GB SSD GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X WINDFORCE Case: Cooler Master N200 PSU: EVGA 80+ Bronze 600B 600W Monitor: AOC 2367 23" IPS Display 

Future Upgrades
RAM: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4 GB) @ 1600 MHz (for a total of 16 GB) Storage #3: Sansung 850 Pro Series 256 GB SSD GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 Twin Frozer V Case: Corsair 350D Window mATX PSU: Cooler Master VSM 80+ Gold  650W
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Agreed with 2k get an ssd 

true, but i haven't gotten around to buying one yet, i need it to run some newer games like GTA V and Witcher 3 at ultra, i hate frame dips and its always been a dream of mine to have 2 way sli, also with this way i can seamlessly upgade to a 1440p monitor without worrying about FPS 

CPU i7 4790K @4.8GHz | Motherboard ASUS HERO VII Z97 | Cooler Corsair H110i GT | GPU Gigabyte G1Gaming GTX 970 SLI | PSU Corsair HX750i


RAM Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 1866MHz | HDD Western Digital Red 1TB | SSD HyperX Savage | Case NZXT Noctis 450 | OS Windows 8.1


Keyboard Corsair K95 RGB | Mouse Corsair Sabre Laser RGB | Headset Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1

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Plus, overkill on the MOBO

Why is that? 

CPU i7 4790K @4.8GHz | Motherboard ASUS HERO VII Z97 | Cooler Corsair H110i GT | GPU Gigabyte G1Gaming GTX 970 SLI | PSU Corsair HX750i


RAM Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 1866MHz | HDD Western Digital Red 1TB | SSD HyperX Savage | Case NZXT Noctis 450 | OS Windows 8.1


Keyboard Corsair K95 RGB | Mouse Corsair Sabre Laser RGB | Headset Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1

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Why is that? 

 

The motherboard is really just a $$$ motherboard. It is really just for asthetics. If you are into those things and got $$$ to spend, go ahead, but a ASUS Z97-A is enough really.

My Current Build:

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K @ 4.5 GHz MOBO: ASUS Z97M mATX RAM: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4 GB) @ 1600 MHz Storage #1: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD Storage #2: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120 GB SSD GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X WINDFORCE Case: Cooler Master N200 PSU: EVGA 80+ Bronze 600B 600W Monitor: AOC 2367 23" IPS Display 

Future Upgrades
RAM: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4 GB) @ 1600 MHz (for a total of 16 GB) Storage #3: Sansung 850 Pro Series 256 GB SSD GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 Twin Frozer V Case: Corsair 350D Window mATX PSU: Cooler Master VSM 80+ Gold  650W
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Why is that? 

1. get an ssd for the os

2. mobo does not affect game performance . if you need all the features with that board then get it. but in my builds I just go with 90-120$ boards. they should support oc and other stuff you will never use. that board wont affect performance so i would downgrade the mobo and put that money to an ssd or cpu 

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The motherboard is really just a $$$ motherboard. It is really just for asthetics. If you are into those things and got $$$ to spend, go ahead, but a ASUS Z97-A is enough really.

I got the Z87 A nfc for my build. Just came in yesterday. Its good enough for me and as a bonus it matches the build 

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The motherboard is really just a $$$ motherboard. It is really just for asthetics. If you are into those things and got $$$ to spend, go ahead, but a ASUS Z97-A is enough really.

I went with a black and red theme, ive heard alot of good things about ASUS MOBOs and i decided on this, it was pretty pricey ill admit but i enjoy how it looks and it is a great for OCing

CPU i7 4790K @4.8GHz | Motherboard ASUS HERO VII Z97 | Cooler Corsair H110i GT | GPU Gigabyte G1Gaming GTX 970 SLI | PSU Corsair HX750i


RAM Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 1866MHz | HDD Western Digital Red 1TB | SSD HyperX Savage | Case NZXT Noctis 450 | OS Windows 8.1


Keyboard Corsair K95 RGB | Mouse Corsair Sabre Laser RGB | Headset Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1

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I've already built this by the way, i was just wondering how it was, if it was balanced and if it is an overall good first attempt at a build

CPU i7 4790K @4.8GHz | Motherboard ASUS HERO VII Z97 | Cooler Corsair H110i GT | GPU Gigabyte G1Gaming GTX 970 SLI | PSU Corsair HX750i


RAM Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 1866MHz | HDD Western Digital Red 1TB | SSD HyperX Savage | Case NZXT Noctis 450 | OS Windows 8.1


Keyboard Corsair K95 RGB | Mouse Corsair Sabre Laser RGB | Headset Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1

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I went with a black and red theme, ive heard alot of good things about ASUS MOBOs and i decided on this, it was pretty pricey ill admit but i enjoy how it looks and it is a great for OCing

 

Well, if you are happy with it... go ahead.

My Current Build:

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K @ 4.5 GHz MOBO: ASUS Z97M mATX RAM: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4 GB) @ 1600 MHz Storage #1: Seagate Barracuda 1 TB HDD Storage #2: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120 GB SSD GPU: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X WINDFORCE Case: Cooler Master N200 PSU: EVGA 80+ Bronze 600B 600W Monitor: AOC 2367 23" IPS Display 

Future Upgrades
RAM: Samsung 8GB (2 x 4 GB) @ 1600 MHz (for a total of 16 GB) Storage #3: Sansung 850 Pro Series 256 GB SSD GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 970 Twin Frozer V Case: Corsair 350D Window mATX PSU: Cooler Master VSM 80+ Gold  650W
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I went with a black and red theme, ive heard alot of good things about ASUS MOBOs and i decided on this, it was pretty pricey ill admit but i enjoy how it looks and it is a great for OCing

 

There are other cheaper alterative red and black motherboards out there such as MSI & Gigabyte's Gaming series

PC Build: Project Re-Define | Project Mochii | Personal Rig v3

 

 

 

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I've already built this by the way, i was just wondering how it was, if it was balanced and if it is an overall good first attempt at a build

Oh ok. Its a great board. Nothing wrong. And i assume money isnot a factor now so have fun I guess

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There are other cheaper alterative red and black motherboards out there such as MSI & Gigabyte's Gaming series

True.... and i do like some of the ones ive seen recently but i really like the bios for this and i love ASUS so i decided to go with it

Did i over pay? Yeah maybe

CPU i7 4790K @4.8GHz | Motherboard ASUS HERO VII Z97 | Cooler Corsair H110i GT | GPU Gigabyte G1Gaming GTX 970 SLI | PSU Corsair HX750i


RAM Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 1866MHz | HDD Western Digital Red 1TB | SSD HyperX Savage | Case NZXT Noctis 450 | OS Windows 8.1


Keyboard Corsair K95 RGB | Mouse Corsair Sabre Laser RGB | Headset Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1

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Oh ok. Its a great board. Nothing wrong. And i assume money isnot a factor now so have fun I guess

Im still open for suggestions most of those items i bought just this weekend such as the cooler and my graphics card was 2 weeks ago

CPU i7 4790K @4.8GHz | Motherboard ASUS HERO VII Z97 | Cooler Corsair H110i GT | GPU Gigabyte G1Gaming GTX 970 SLI | PSU Corsair HX750i


RAM Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 1866MHz | HDD Western Digital Red 1TB | SSD HyperX Savage | Case NZXT Noctis 450 | OS Windows 8.1


Keyboard Corsair K95 RGB | Mouse Corsair Sabre Laser RGB | Headset Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1

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Im still open for suggestions most of those items i bought just this weekend such as the cooler and my graphics card was 2 weeks ago

Haha. I am just gathering parts for my build as well. I just got ram and have had the cpu for a couple of days and gpu 1 for a wekk or so. 

 Just because you don't care, doesn't mean other others don't. Don't be a self-centered asshole. -Thank You a PSA from the people who do not say random shit on the internet. 

 

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True.... and i do like some of the ones ive seen recently but i really like the bios for this and i love ASUS so i decided to go with it

Did i over pay? Yeah maybe

 

I admit, Asus is great and I personally own a Asus board myself...and the ROG board look damn good, but whenever I recommend people what product to buy, I always have the mindset of function over form. But hey if I can't convince you to save some money...then feel free and buy it, it won't be a bad buy as the ROG board are great, it just might be something you may or may not regret later on. 

PC Build: Project Re-Define | Project Mochii | Personal Rig v3

 

 

 

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Haha. I am just gathering parts for my build as well. I just got ram and have had the cpu for a couple of days and gpu 1 for a wekk or so. 

Would you recommend i buy a 144Hz/1440p monitor next or an SSD?

CPU i7 4790K @4.8GHz | Motherboard ASUS HERO VII Z97 | Cooler Corsair H110i GT | GPU Gigabyte G1Gaming GTX 970 SLI | PSU Corsair HX750i


RAM Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB 1866MHz | HDD Western Digital Red 1TB | SSD HyperX Savage | Case NZXT Noctis 450 | OS Windows 8.1


Keyboard Corsair K95 RGB | Mouse Corsair Sabre Laser RGB | Headset Corsair H2100 Wireless 7.1

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Would you recommend i buy a 144Hz/1440p monitor next or an SSD?

ssd. I have 60hz and 120 and I dont game alot and don't notice it but ssd is the best thing in the world to help speed. put the os on it and SET THE DOWNLOAD FOLDER TO THE HDD i made that bobo. 

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Take it from linus here. 

 Just because you don't care, doesn't mean other others don't. Don't be a self-centered asshole. -Thank You a PSA from the people who do not say random shit on the internet. 

 

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100th Post haha just noticed. 

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