Build Help

[chikencs]

So I'm basically building a new pc, just using my old hard drives, I need some help on budgets. I have the parts, might have went overkill on the psu though, need some help.

Here is the parts:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/6dhYkL

 

I have $1000 CAD to spend, but a $1500 build, im gonna eventually work towards it I just need some starting points, currently I have a xeon w3565, 6gb of 1088 MHz ram, a gtx 650, definitely need a new case and motherboard though.

Any other good cases with good cable management for a mid tower in Canada Computers? Dont wanna have to buy from multiple places.

[CJChua]

Here, you don't need an extra CPU cooler and a Z series board for a locked CPU. Get a H97 board. 16GB...unless you need it or it'll be somehow a waste. Get a R9 380/380X, it out performs the 960. You don't need 750W, 650 is enough

Edit: 450D is sorta a waste. You don't need that kind of expensive case. Even a Spec 01 is enough

[aeroencychris]

So I'm basically building a new pc, just using my old hard drives, I need some help on budgets. I have the parts, might have went overkill on the psu though, need some help.

Here is the parts:

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/6dhYkL

 

I have $1000 CAD to spend, but a $1500 build, im gonna eventually work towards it I just need some starting points, currently I have a xeon w3565, 6gb of 1088 MHz ram, a gtx 650, definitely need a new case and motherboard though.

Any other good cases with good cable management for a mid tower in Canada Computers? Dont wanna have to buy from multiple places.

Get Windows from /r/microsoftsoftwareswap. PSU is a bit much but doesn't hurt. No need for Z97 unless you plan to get an overclockable CPU later. You don't really need 16GB RAM but if you want it and can afford it go for it (bit hypocritical since I have 16GB). Maybe squeeze an SSD, even just 120GB in there? Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals are making them super cheap.

[dizmo]

Why aren't you doing boxing weekend shopping? That PSU was $109 at NCIX.

What exactly are you asking? Us to bring your build under $1000?

[aeroencychris]

Here, you don't need an extra CPU cooler and a Z series board for a locked CPU. Get a H97 board. 16GB...unless you need it or it'll be somehow a waste. Get a R9 380/380X, it put performs the 960. You don't need 750W, 650 is enpugh

Never use stock cooler for a gaming rig. Bad idea.

[dizmo]

Never use stock cooler for a gaming rig. Bad idea.

It's fine in mine..

[chikencs]

I'm just asking for narrowing it down basically, and I'll pick up a 4690k, since its like $20 more, and I can outperform, I'll get my ram down to 8gb, thanks for that, and I can work up. And do I get windows on a usb that way? I only got a 1gb one right now but could pick up a better usb if that's the case

[aeroencychris]

It's fine in mine..

Won't last in the long term. If he's paying that much for a gaming rig he can put $30 towards a decent cooler, especially if he's going to use the Z97 board to overclock later.

[aeroencychris]

I'm just asking for narrowing it down basically, and I'll pick up a 4690k, since its like $20 more, and I can outperform, I'll get my ram down to 8gb, thanks for that, and I can work up. And do I get windows on a usb that way? I only got a 1gb one right now but could pick up a better usb if that's the case

Well, you don't really need a 4690k. It doesn't help performance all that much (speaking from an owner of both a 4460 and 4690k). It's more for the fun of overclocking if you're into that. If you went for a locked CPU option you'd save on the CPU and motherboard. Get an 8GB or more flash drive and use this guide: http://microsoft-news.com/how-to-create-a-bootable-usb-drive-for-windows-10/ (use the easy method)

[chikencs]

I already have an SSD by the way, as well as a hard drive, which is fine for me right now

[aeroencychris]

I already have an SSD by the way, as well as a hard drive, which is fine for me right now

Okay, awesome. I'd look for Cyber Monday deals and get the remaining stuff you need from that. Feel free to PM me if you need advice on stuff.

[chikencs]

Alright, and is the USB a one use option, does it work like a cd would? just boot with it and it downloads windows instantly right? Is that the free option?

[aeroencychris]

careful, i got my warning point from suggesting that thread

Is it against the rules somehow? It's not illegal by any means.

[shanmu54321]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($337.95 @ shopRBC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.24 @ Vuugo) 

Motherboard: Asus Z170-A ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($168.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($70.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.00 @ Vuugo) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ Newegg Canada) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 380 4GB Video Card  ($288.49 @ Newegg Canada) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.95 @ Vuugo) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($117.83 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $1210.41

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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