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6 minutes ago, austin2118ace said:

The selection of orange cases is low and he really likes that case. Also, the selection of Z170 Micro-ATX boards are slim on newegg; however, your point is valid. I just looked on newegg again and found a micro-atx board I didn't see last time I check (not sure why) I have updated the list.

As for the PSU I want to give him a little head room incase he wants to upgrade to a different card in the future.

 

Edit: Here is the new link http://pcpartpicker.com/list/6P7Zf8
 

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My friend has requested I help him pick some parts for a new build. I have most of the parts finalized but I am not sure what to get him GPU wise.

I've included the current list, but I don't know if the R9 390 is the best choice for his price point. I was also looking at the 970 or 1060. The MAX he is willing to spend is roughly 1200 USD. He only will be doing 1080p but wants to push ultra settings.

He also wants the PC to be HTC Vive ready, but I do not know if this is possible at his price point. A black shrouded card would be preferable so the inside stays color neutral with the orange.

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/list/MhFx6X

 

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Just now, frozeNNN said:

For what he needs SSD?

A SSD is a pretty standard component in builds now for Operating System and other programs. He specifically requested one.

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4 minutes ago, frozeNNN said:

Go 120GB and get 1060. Should be under budget

If I am going with the 1060 I should also be able to get a 650 watt psu instead, yes? That should shave 30 or so dollars off.

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go with a 1060 or RX480 instead of the R9 390, they are better cards for about the same price and you dont need 750W for that, get something around 550W

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7 minutes ago, frozeNNN said:

You don't even need 650W for that rig. Also i don't understand why mini itx build into micro atx case

The selection of orange cases is low and he really likes that case. Also, the selection of Z170 Micro-ATX boards are slim on newegg; however, your point is valid. I just looked on newegg again and found a micro-atx board I didn't see last time I check (not sure why) I have updated the list.

As for the PSU I want to give him a little head room incase he wants to upgrade to a different card in the future.

 

Edit: Here is the new link http://pcpartpicker.com/list/6P7Zf8
 

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6 minutes ago, austin2118ace said:

The selection of orange cases is low and he really likes that case. Also, the selection of Z170 Micro-ATX boards are slim on newegg; however, your point is valid. I just looked on newegg again and found a micro-atx board I didn't see last time I check (not sure why) I have updated the list.

As for the PSU I want to give him a little head room incase he wants to upgrade to a different card in the future.

 

Edit: Here is the new link http://pcpartpicker.com/list/6P7Zf8
 

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6 minutes ago, frozeNNN said:

Seems guccy for me

Okay thanks for the help :)

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