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I have to build a PC for my little brother, he's fairy new to gaming, So I thought I'd him him up with a sweet build that doesn't put a dent in my wallet PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($338.00 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ Directron)

Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.45 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1346.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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I have to build a PC for my little brother, he's fairy new to gaming, So I thought I'd him him up with a sweet build that doesn't put a dent in my wallet PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($338.00 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ Directron)

Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.45 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1346.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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i'm guessing the budget is $1300 right?

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Go with a 390 (or 380, I can't remember the prices). I actually misread the title and though you double posted xD Also, do you really need a disk drive? The last time I used one was a good 2 years ago xD

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I have to build a PC for my little brother, he's fairy new to gaming, So I thought I'd him him up with a sweet build that doesn't put a dent in my wallet PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($338.00 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ Directron)

Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.45 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1346.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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1. r9 390

2. evga gs 650

3. coolermaster octane keyboard-mouse

 

for tha same price range

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You can get Windows 10 instead of Windows 8.1

The case fans aren't really necessary, the standard fans included with the Phantom 240 are totally fine.

For first time builders, please use PCPartPicker, Logical Increments. 

Also please keep a friendly tone at all times. Have a good day/night.

 

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I have to build a PC for my little brother, he's fairy new to gaming, So I thought I'd him him up with a sweet build that doesn't put a dent in my wallet PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($338.00 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ Directron)

Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.45 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1346.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Just some small changes...

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($145.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($294.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ Directron) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.45 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1317.30
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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I just made a few quick changes. The 390 is better (and slightly cheaper) than the 970, the hdd I recommended is more reliable than the seagate while being cheaper, and the combination of the two allowed me to grab you a 250 GB ssd instead of a 120.
 
 
You could also drop the 4690k to a xeon 1231 and a h81 mobo and get a better cpu and gpu out of it. Finally, windows 10 can be bought on reddit for 35-50 dollars.

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Just some small changes...

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($145.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($89.00 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($39.70 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($294.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.45 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.89 @ OutletPC) 

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1317.30

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 19:44 EDT-0400

 

I just made a few quick changes. The 390 is better (and slightly cheaper) than the 970, the hdd I recommended is more reliable than the seagate while being cheaper, and the combination of the two allowed me to grab you a 250 GB ssd instead of a 120.

 

 

You could also drop the 4690k to a xeon 1231 and a h81 mobo and get a better cpu and gpu out of it. Finally, windows 10 can be bought on reddit for 35-50 dollars.

The 390 is pretty long, and blocks drive bays (according to pcpart picker) I'll lose minimum 1 not sure what's the maximum

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Except my brother hates AMD

If you are buying, bully him, tell him amd or igpu.

Lel jk. The r9 390 is better than the 970 for the same money, and in years to come the 8gigs of vram will come in handy.

You are his brother, you can change his mind ;)

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Except my brother hates AMD

Does your brother hate FPS? But ehh fine enough. Still the other two recommendations I made should allow you to grab a larger ssd instead. That PSU is more than plenty for a 970 build (970 systems can run easy on 400W).

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I have to build a PC for my little brother, he's fairy new to gaming, So I thought I'd him him up with a sweet build that doesn't put a dent in my wallet PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($338.00 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ Directron)

Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.45 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1346.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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here PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($107.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Elite 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($35.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($314.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Cooler Master N400 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($38.99 @ Amazon) 
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Amazon) 
Other: Windows 10 from reddit ($50.00)
Total: $1216.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 19:51 EDT-0400

 

Except my brother hates AMD

dont let his idiocy prevent him from getting the best, just lie and say its a new nvidia card

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The 390 is pretty long, and blocks drive bays (according to pcpart picker) I'll lose minimum 1 not sure what's the maximum

3 If i remember right. There are also shorter 390s that are just a tad more (but due to my other cost cuts, you should still fit it under budget.) like the msi 390 which is almost exactly the same look of the 970 just with a beefier cooler.

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Does your brother hate FPS? But ehh fine enough. Still the other two recommendations I made should allow you to grab a larger ssd instead. That PSU is more than plenty for a 970 build (970 systems can run easy on 400IW).

I also decided not to go w/ the 390 because of length

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I have to build a PC for my little brother, he's fairy new to gaming, So I thought I'd him him up with a sweet build that doesn't put a dent in my wallet PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($145.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($67.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($338.00 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($66.99 @ Directron)

Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.45 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.89 @ OutletPC)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan ($3.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1346.50

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 19:41 EDT-0400

 

Does it need to be ATX? Or can it be smaller?

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I also decided not to go w/ the 390 because of length

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ Directron) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.45 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($3.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $1328.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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This is another option that would be better across the board. This 390 doesn't block any drive bays, it was just the one I choose (which I did because it was cheap and good haha, this one is about 20 dollars more.)

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Headset: Senn RS185 // Monitor: ASUS PG348Q // Devices: Note 10+ - Surface Book 2 15"

LINK-> Ainulindale: Music of the Ainur 

Prosumer DYI FreeNAS

CPU: Xeon E3-1231v3  // Cooling: Noctua L9x65 //  Mobo: AsRock E3C224D2I // Ram: 16GB Kingston ECC DDR3-1333

HDDs: 4x HGST Deskstar NAS 3TB  // PSU: EVGA 650GQ // Case: Fractal Design Node 304 // OS: FreeNAS

 

 

 

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Does your brother hate FPS? But ehh fine enough. Still the other two recommendations I made should allow you to grab a larger ssd instead. That PSU is more than plenty for a 970 build (970 systems can run easy on 400W).

I went w/ 120gb ssd for my mobo,

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I went w/ 120gb ssd for my mobo,

But you don't need to as seen by these two builds...

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Zsz3YJ

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FFcXwP

 

I only say it because 120 GB ssd's are notably slower than 250's of the same brand (and obviously have less than half the capacity...), and you can fit it in your original build so why not?

 

BTW if you don't have AC, the 970's thermals MIGHT help in the long term. (Might being super strong word, but its linked in the top build of this post)

LINK-> Kurald Galain:  The Night Eternal 

Top 5820k, 980ti SLI Build in the World*

CPU: i7-5820k // GPU: SLI MSI 980ti Gaming 6G // Cooling: Full Custom WC //  Mobo: ASUS X99 Sabertooth // Ram: 32GB Crucial Ballistic Sport // Boot SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB

Mass SSD: Crucial M500 960GB  // PSU: EVGA Supernova 850G2 // Case: Fractal Design Define S Windowed // OS: Windows 10 // Mouse: Razer Naga Chroma // Keyboard: Corsair k70 Cherry MX Reds

Headset: Senn RS185 // Monitor: ASUS PG348Q // Devices: Note 10+ - Surface Book 2 15"

LINK-> Ainulindale: Music of the Ainur 

Prosumer DYI FreeNAS

CPU: Xeon E3-1231v3  // Cooling: Noctua L9x65 //  Mobo: AsRock E3C224D2I // Ram: 16GB Kingston ECC DDR3-1333

HDDs: 4x HGST Deskstar NAS 3TB  // PSU: EVGA 650GQ // Case: Fractal Design Node 304 // OS: FreeNAS

 

 

 

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H90 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($78.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($99.89 @ OutletPC) 



Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 120GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 


Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card  ($403.98 @ Newegg) 



Total: $1193.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 20:03 EDT-0400

Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2

 

Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W

 

 

My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC

 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H90 94.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($78.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO 120GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card ($403.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Thermaltake Urban T31 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($92.98 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: XFX XTR 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($86.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1193.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-27 20:03 EDT-0400

The 8×2 is actually cheaper than 2 8gb individually
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The 8×2 is actually cheaper than 2 8gb individually

 

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Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2

 

Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W

 

 

My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC

 

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But who cares when 2x8GB of GSkill Ripjaws X is cheaper than both. And is 9-11-11 timings.

LINK-> Kurald Galain:  The Night Eternal 

Top 5820k, 980ti SLI Build in the World*

CPU: i7-5820k // GPU: SLI MSI 980ti Gaming 6G // Cooling: Full Custom WC //  Mobo: ASUS X99 Sabertooth // Ram: 32GB Crucial Ballistic Sport // Boot SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 500GB

Mass SSD: Crucial M500 960GB  // PSU: EVGA Supernova 850G2 // Case: Fractal Design Define S Windowed // OS: Windows 10 // Mouse: Razer Naga Chroma // Keyboard: Corsair k70 Cherry MX Reds

Headset: Senn RS185 // Monitor: ASUS PG348Q // Devices: Note 10+ - Surface Book 2 15"

LINK-> Ainulindale: Music of the Ainur 

Prosumer DYI FreeNAS

CPU: Xeon E3-1231v3  // Cooling: Noctua L9x65 //  Mobo: AsRock E3C224D2I // Ram: 16GB Kingston ECC DDR3-1333

HDDs: 4x HGST Deskstar NAS 3TB  // PSU: EVGA 650GQ // Case: Fractal Design Node 304 // OS: FreeNAS

 

 

 

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But who cares when 2x8GB of GSkill Ripjaws X is cheaper than both. And is 9-11-11 timings.

 

Aesthetics. 

Intel Core i7-6700K | Corsair H105 | Asus Z170I PRO GAMING | G.Skill TridentZ Series 16GB | 950 PRO 512GB M.2

 

Asus GeForce GTX 980 Ti 6GB STRIX OC | BitFenix Prodigy (Black/Red) | XFX PRO Black Edition 850W

 

 

My Build | PCPartPicker | CoC

 

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