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Tuflan
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So I decided, that I wanted a new PC. My budget is around 900USD.

I have tried researching as much as possible before putting this together.
I am only missing a case, but I can't decide on one at the moment :)

I would love to hear your thoughts on this build
//Tuflan



PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cCZN3C
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cCZN3C/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($43.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $850.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 11:58 EST-0500

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3 minutes ago, Tuflan said:

So I decided, that I wanted a new PC. My budget is around 900USD.

I have tried researching as much as possible before putting this together.
I am only missing a case, but I can't decide on one at the moment :)

I would love to hear your thoughts on this build
//Tuflan



PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cCZN3C
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cCZN3C/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($43.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $850.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 11:58 EST-0500

 

If you can push your budget, a few dollars over $900, I'd recommend a liquid cooler : good for serious overclocks.

 

Otherwise, the partlist is just great!

 

Good luck!

Nothing to see here ;)

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I'd recommend a 380x rather than a 960.

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1 minute ago, TheRandomness said:

No case? And give me a minute.

There will be a case, I just haven't decided on what case I want yet :)

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Just now, Tuflan said:

There will be a case, I just haven't decided on what case I want yet :)

Get 8Gb of RAM and use the saving to get a 380X

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cut down the PSU to something aroung 550-600W and cut down something else to get a R9 390 or a GTX 970 in there. like really. a 960 at that budget is a litle weak

I spent $2500 on building my PC and all i do with it is play no games atm & watch anime at 1080p(finally) watch YT and write essays...  nothing, it just sits there collecting dust...

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#1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

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#3. There is nothing "wrong" with being wrong. Learning from a mistake can be more valuable than not making one in the first place.

 

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2 minutes ago, Tuflan said:

There will be a case, I just haven't decided on what case I want yet :)

How about this? 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($35.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $948.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 12:11 EST-0500

 

Yeah I know overbudget but it'll perform leagues better.

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1 minute ago, Bananasplit_00 said:

cut down the PSU to something aroung 550-600W and cut down something else to get a R9 390 or a GTX 970 in there. like really. a 960 at that budget is a litle weak

 

That's kinda true. 750W is for taking on multi-card setups, not for a single gtx 960. Corsair also has an RM 550W...

Nothing to see here ;)

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3 minutes ago, TheRandomness said:

How about this? 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ B&H) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($35.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define S w/Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $948.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 12:11 EST-0500

 

Yeah I know overbudget but it'll perform leagues better.

Looks good.. I guess I could wait another month and increase my budget abit :)

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Have you got a current pc? whats the spec or planned use for it after?

I don'T PreSS caPs.. I juST Hit THe keYboARd so HarD iT CriTs :P

 

Quote or @dzzope to get my attention..

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1 minute ago, Dzzope said:

Have you got a current pc? whats the spec or planned use for it after?

No, I only have a laptop :)

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3 minutes ago, Tuflan said:

Looks good.. I guess I could wait another month and increase my budget abit :)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fKNdsY

i know it's over budget but u can choose another mobo to decrease the price and it's going to preform a lot better, I choose the 970 instead of amd cuz u get tomb raider with it but if u don't want tomb raider go with amd

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23 minutes ago, Planet-kuruto said:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fKNdsY

i know it's over budget but u can choose another mobo to decrease the price and it's going to preform a lot better, I choose the 970 instead of amd cuz u get tomb raider with it but if u don't want tomb raider go with amd

 

Do reconsider your choice of power-supply. I've had many people tell me that the CX-series units are awful, and ditch them just when they are in the middle of a hurricane...

Nothing to see here ;)

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