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Im using my brother account to ask for some help. He just built him a custom pc for 1.2k dollars i only have 900 dollars to spend i was wondering if someone can help me build a computer that will run close to his or run circles around his.

 

His pc spec

Motherboard . Gigabyte GA Z97 D3H

Processor. i5 4690k Devils canyon

Cooler. Corsair H110

Graphics card. Nvidia GTX970 Supper Clocked

Ram. G. Skill Ripjaw x

Power Supply Evga 600w Bronze

 

thats all i know thats what he told me was in it he didnt tell me if it was overclocked or not.

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Is it just a gaming pc?

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CPU: i3 4160|Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE|RAM: Kingston HyperX Blue 8GB(2x4GB)|GPU: Sapphire Nitro R9 380 4GB|PSU: Seasonic M12II EVO 620W Modular|Storage: 1TB WD Blue|Case: NZXT S340 Black|PCIe devices: TP-Link WDN4800| Montior: ASUS VE247H| Others: PS3/PS4

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Im using my brother account to ask for some help. He just built him a custom pc for 1.2k dollars i only have 900 dollars to spend i was wondering if someone can help me build a computer that will run close to his or run circles around his.

 

His pc spec

1200 dollar pc for 900? 

and your specs didn't show.

 

 

 

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He doesn't have specs? :P

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My rig: 

   CPU: Pentium G3258 @ 4.5GHz | GPU: GTX 760 reference | PSU: Corsair RM750 | Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V | Motherboard: Gigabyte B85M D3H | Case: NZXT S340 White | RAM: 8GB EVO Potenza @ 1600MHz | Storage: 3TB Seagate HDD, 60GB OCZ SSD, 620GB Toshiba HDD | Mouse: Steelseries Rival @1000 CPi |  OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 6S 16GB  
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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 


Total: $814.72

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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AND there's money to spare!

Check out my guide on how to scan cover art here!

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w3Jjxr

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w3Jjxr/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Directron) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($71.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($43.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.48 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($337.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $911.04

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Or you can switch the gtx 970 for the amd r9 390.

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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $814.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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AND there's money to spare!

 

Better PSU and not a Gigabyte GPU a Sapphire one would be better.

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CPU: i3 4160|Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE|RAM: Kingston HyperX Blue 8GB(2x4GB)|GPU: Sapphire Nitro R9 380 4GB|PSU: Seasonic M12II EVO 620W Modular|Storage: 1TB WD Blue|Case: NZXT S340 Black|PCIe devices: TP-Link WDN4800| Montior: ASUS VE247H| Others: PS3/PS4

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Better PSU and not a Gigabyte GPU a Sapphire one would be better.

Well, with the money saved, guess I could do some higher-tier shit.

Check out my guide on how to scan cover art here!

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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $814.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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AND there's money to spare!

 

I like it, but I would have gone with a better motherboard (ATX) and a 650watt PSU would have done. And I don't see a reason why you couldn't have gone with a 4690k or a non-k model of that anyway, seeing as you can't oc the 1231 that much anyway, and imo 970 is better. 

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w3Jjxr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/w3Jjxr/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Directron) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($71.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($43.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.48 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($337.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.98 @ Newegg) 
Total: $911.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Or you can switch the gtx 970 for the amd r9 390.

 

Thumbs up, best build. 

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

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I like it, but I would have gone with a better motherboard (ATX) and a 650watt PSU would have done. And I don't see a reason why you couldn't have gone with a 4690k or a non-k model of that anyway, seeing as you can't oc the 1231 that much anyway, and imo 970 is better. 

I mostly said "why not" for the mobo, chose the PSU because it's pretty reliable and cheap, didn't go for a 4690K mostly for the sake of future-proofing, and the 390 since for the most part, it's faster than the 970.

Check out my guide on how to scan cover art here!

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I mostly said "why not" for the mobo, chose the PSU because it's pretty reliable and cheap, didn't go for a 4690K mostly for the sake of future-proofing, and the 390 since for the most part, it's faster than the 970.

Not for the sake of arguing, but the 390 gets like, maybe 3fps difference on the games that it does actually do better at, they exchange blows quite a bit. And the heat output, power consumption is much better on the 970, the 390 is basically an oc'd 290/x (which is not fun, like at all). And imo I'd argue the 4690k is more 'future-proof', the xeon is meant for more threaded tasks and extended use hours (like workplace environments).

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

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Not for the sake of arguing, but the 390 gets like, maybe 3fps difference on the games that it does actually do better at, they exchange blows quite a bit. And the heat output, power consumption is much better on the 970, the 390 is basically an oc'd 290/x (which is not fun, like at all). And imo I'd argue the 4690k is more 'future-proof', the xeon is meant for more threaded tasks and extended use hours (like workplace environments).

robert's build isn't exactly the best for your dollar though.

I probably could throw an i5 4460 and cut this rig's costs down another $70.

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robert's build isn't exactly the best for your dollar though.

I probably could throw an i5 4460 and cut this rig's costs down another $70.

Well when people set a budget, you should max it, that's kinda what budget's are for. For the majority of things: more money spent = more happy customer. 

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

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Well when people set a budget, you should max it, that's kinda what budget's are for. For the majority of things: more money spent = more happy customer. 

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $883.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-22 21:35 EDT-0400
Bam?
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($53.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($95.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $893.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-22 21:37 EDT-0400

Check out my guide on how to scan cover art here!

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CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($83.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $883.71
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-22 21:35 EDT-0400
Bam?
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($53.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($95.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $893.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-22 21:37 EDT-0400

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($51.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $862.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-22 21:44 EDT-0400
 
My kinda build :)

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

How to Build A PC|Windows 10 Review Follow the CoC and don't be a scrub~soaringchicken

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($51.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $862.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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My kinda build :)

 

Now that's wise budgeting :P

but why the z97 board, just for upgradability?

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Now that's wise budgeting :P

but why the z97 board, just for upgradability?

Because I'm a feature pleb and nothing but the best for my op. No I really have a problem, the name Z97 just kinda, sounds better, and I like Asus. 

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

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Because I'm a feature pleb and nothing but the best for my op. No I really have a problem, the name Z97 just kinda, sounds better, and I like Asus. 

I didn't mind the brand :)

Still looks pretty nice.

Check out my guide on how to scan cover art here!

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