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Tier539

I have $450 USD (including shipping/before rebates) to spend, however I already have all peripherals and a new GTX 960.

 

This is what I was able to come up with that fits my budget:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wvKsRB

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Mushkin ECO2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($31.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Silicon Power S60 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $407.73 USD

 

I mainly need the machine for gaming and CAD work. I realize I've had to cut corners to fit my budget, however, since it is my first build, I'd like to make sure I haven't made any huge mistakes or missed anything.

 

 

 

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6 minutes ago, Tier539 said:

Alright, I changed them out for this:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YyKsRB

dont get the v300, its bad

 

here

Spoiler

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pKqr23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pKqr23/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H-A Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.98 @ Amazon) 
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $430.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-03-18 11:56 EDT-0400

comment:

Spoiler

changed your SSD to a better one with 250gb, 250gb offers a better value

removed your hdd, can expand next time when you have spare $$, a 2tb hard disk offers a better value

changed your psu to a reliable one

 

-sigh- feeling like I'm being too negative lately

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At you current budget, don't waste your money on SSD. Save and add your money & buy a good SSD after 2 months. Something like Samsung 850 evo.

Samsung 850 evo : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OAJ5N6I/?tag=pcpapi-20  $ 66.75 USD

Kingstone v300 : http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A1ZTZOG/?tag=pcpapi-20  $ 43 USD

Wait for two month, add $ 23.5 and buy a good SSD which has much better read and write speed, and a very good life span. I am not saying go and buy high end product, what i am saying is that don't waste money on $40 SSD when you have much better option in terms of feature, performance & life span only for extra $20. If you can't afford it now, wait & have some patience.  You should know that any SSD is not good. And adding an SSD in a PC is very simple. I hope you can understand what i am saying. except that every thing is looking good in your 2nd build.

 

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Alright. That makes sense. I think I am just being too hasty to build something now. I might be able to up my budget a little at the end of the month.

 

Here is the build I came up with based on the suggestions made.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/FjNYyc

 

The alterations are the SSD and the PSU. This falls slightly out of my price range right now, but I might be able to do it fairly soon. If I can't increase by budget, then I am assuming the best option is to wait on either the SSD or the hard drive. 

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Hey I am building a PC, I just wanna know is the corsair carbide spec02 or the cooler master k380 better ?

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