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Sandvich
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I already chose the parts and I am just looking for a confirmation on what I might need to change. Keep in mind I live in Canada and we have different prices then other countries. He needs windows. I am sticking with evga power suppies because I have one in my current pc and it is great. Case maybe you guys might be able to recommend something better. Gpu has t be something around gtx 970 specs because that was his original idea. The budget for this build is $1700 plus tax, in Canada it is 0.12% tax ( in the calculator just do Y * 1.12 ) Thanks.

 

This is my build : http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/LCG4kL

 

 

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What's the system being used for?

Why 4x4GB sticks of ram?

Why such a large psu? Were you planning to cf?

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($296.98 @ Newegg Canada) 


Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($98.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($128.72 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada) 


Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($369.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 


Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($104.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Total: $1534.59

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-17 13:54 EDT-0400

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($296.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($98.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($128.72 @ DirectCanada) 
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($369.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($139.99 @ Memory Express) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($104.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $1534.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-17 13:54 EDT-0400

 

 

I would also pick something like this. Overkill most of the time.

Yep, I don't find anything I would upgrade, i5 are perfect for this kind of budget.

 

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I'm from Spain so English is not my main language but I'm trying to make my best not writing any typo.

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CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($114.00 @ Vuugo) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($52.88 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($132.00 @ Amazon Canada) 


Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($389.99 @ NCIX) 



Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($104.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Total: $1568.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-17 14:02 EDT-0400

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What's the system being used for?

Why 4x4GB sticks of ram?

Why such a large psu? Were you planning to cf?

I like the evga supernova because it is reliable. The 4x4 ram is just the cheapest I could find. And he wants 16gb. These are not my decisions and he need it for doing architecture. Sorry I don't know about any of the architecture programs he is using.   

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These are not my decisions and he need it for doing architecture. Sorry I don't know about any of the architecture programs he is using.   

Can you ask him? Some details on the scale of the average project would also help.

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it is one of his graphic designers who want .

What?

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