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Looking for other intel cpu options! what would you guys recommend for a gaming/graphic design computer. the workload is minimal at the moment, mainly photoshop (photo manipulation nothing heavy at the moment) but i will add more programs (illustrator) and heavier work loads in the future. my budget is 300. heres my build so far

 

 

CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler  ($31.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($339.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Thermaltake VN10001W2N ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($21.98 @ OutletPC) 
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Looking for other intel cpu options! what would you guys recommend for a gaming/graphic design computer. the workload is minimal at the moment, mainly photoshop (photo manipulation nothing heavy at the moment) but i will add more programs (illustrator) and heavier work loads in the future. my budget is 300. heres my build so far

 

 

CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler  ($31.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($339.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Thermaltake VN10001W2N ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($21.98 @ OutletPC) 

 

i5 4690K would probably do for you, unless you foresee a heavier workload in the future in which case an i7 4790K would be best.

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i did have my eye on the 4790k

Can't go wrong there, it's a hell of a workhorse.

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If you want a Xeon and not an i5 or i7 lol

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Well you can go with Xeon E3-1231v3 instead of both (if you don't overclock), it's good for both gaming and editing.

If you choose 1231v3 I'd suggest H97 motherboard instead because the CPU is locked.

 

If you want to overclock, stay with that.

I'd recommend i5-4690K or i7-4790K.

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i5 4690K would probably do for you, unless you foresee a heavier workload in the future in which case an i7 4790K would be best.

^ your best option. i7 are good if your doing more rendering and stuff but for me if I was doing rendering I'd switch to x99.

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^ your best option. i7 are good if your doing more rendering and stuff but for me if I was doing rendering I'd switch to x99.

I love the idea of the X99... just not the price lol :P

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Looking for other intel cpu options! what would you guys recommend for a gaming/graphic design computer. the workload is minimal at the moment, mainly photoshop (photo manipulation nothing heavy at the moment) but i will add more programs (illustrator) and heavier work loads in the future. my budget is 300. heres my build so far

 

 

CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler  ($31.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($339.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Thermaltake VN10001W2N ATX Full Tower Case  ($149.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B3ST/BLK/G/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($21.98 @ OutletPC) 

 

Buy a less expensive case.  Phanteks Enthoo Pro for $100 is a much better alternative to the Thermaltake one, and it gives you more money to work with.  Also drop down to a less expensive motherboard.  You can easily find red/black MSI motherboards for $120-$150 that come with pretty much the same features.

 

Buy an i7-4790k, and if you have money left over, buy a nicer PSU. 

 

Also consider a different CPU cooler.

 

Other than that, great looking build.

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Buy a less expensive case.  Phanteks Enthoo Pro for $100 is a much better alternative to the Thermaltake one, and it gives you more money to work with.  Also drop down to a less expensive motherboard.  You can easily find red/black MSI motherboards for $120-$150 that come with pretty much the same features.

 

Buy an i7-4790k, and if you have money left over, buy a nicer PSU. 

 

Also consider a different CPU cooler.

 

Other than that, great looking build.

thanks for the input, i actually already bought the case, i fucking love it haha, i also went with msi z97 gaming 5 not 7 so im with you on that one. as for the PSU would you recommend a higher wattage or a silver or gold?  

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thanks for the input, i actually already bought the case, i fucking love it haha, i also went with msi z97 gaming 5 not 7 so im with you on that one. as for the PSU would you recommend a higher wattage or a silver or gold?

There is nothing wrong with the CX600M, I owned one for awhile. It's excellent price and functionality make it a fantastic buy that you can't go wrong with. Sometimes there are other higher efficiency PSUs for the same or slightly higher price.

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