$1,300-1,500 Customer Build

[Advent]

Ok so a customer approached me and asked me to build them a gaming system. They want to keep the budget at about $1,300-1,500.

The customer likes the color blue.

Here is what I have so far:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V200 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case:  Corsair 600T Silver ATX Mid Tower Case  ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Silverstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer  ($24.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor:  Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor  ($167.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard:  Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($49.99 @ Mac Mall)
Other: SteelSeries QcK Gaming Mouse Pad (Black) ($9.88)
Total: $1532.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 12:09 EST-0500)

I'm sure some things can be improved upon. Suggestions?

[WoodenMarker]

Better: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2miqo

[Freaky_spider]

why a 4 gigs 760, that just dumb... get a normal 770 (so only 2 gigs)

[FlakeyBanana]

Your better of dumping the 760 and getting a 680 or a 7970

[Lord Pantaloons]

Does your customer know that your asking for help with your job on a forum?

[Emperor_Piehead]

Here  is what I put together 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2miwq

[WoodenMarker]

Does your customer know that your asking for help with your job on a forum?

Lol, it's normal to get feedback anyway.

[Advent]

Does your customer know that your asking for help with your job on a forum?

I'm simply getting feedback. It's not like I came in here and said "Help, I don't know how to computer, build me a whole machine and ship it to my shop."

[Lord Pantaloons]

I'm simply getting feedback. It's not like I came in here and said "Help, I don't know how to computer, build me a whole machine and ship it to my shop."

Just busting your nuts Advent

[Advent]

Just busting your nuts Advent

I'll bust yer nuts >:V *whips out nutcracker*

[Guest]

Ok so a customer approached me and asked me to build them a gaming system. They want to keep the budget at about $1,300-1,500.

The customer likes the color blue.

Here is what I have so far:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / BenchmarksCPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($139.98 @ OutletPC)CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC)Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg)Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg)Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V200 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($159.99 @ Newegg)Storage:  Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.98 @ OutletPC)Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ Amazon)Case:  Corsair 600T Silver ATX Mid Tower Case  ($159.99 @ Newegg)Power Supply:  Silverstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($100.98 @ Newegg)Optical Drive:  Lite-On IHAS324-07 DVD/CD Writer  ($24.98 @ OutletPC)Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($88.98 @ OutletPC)Monitor:  Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor  ($167.58 @ Newegg)Keyboard:  Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($49.99 @ Mac Mall)Other: SteelSeries QcK Gaming Mouse Pad (Black) ($9.88)Total: $1532.28(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 12:09 EST-0500)

I'm sure some things can be improved upon. Suggestions?

Yeah defiantly a 770 instead of. 4GB 760- much better card, for the same price.

[TymmVonD]

Does your customer know that your asking for help with your job on a forum?

Seems to be the trend. Everyone is a master PC builder in their friends'/customer's eyes, but we know the truth.

[Advent]

Seems to be the trend. Everyone is a master PC builder in their friends'/customer's eyes, but we know the truth.

I never said I was a "Master PC Builder". And even if I was, there is no shame in getting feedback from your peers. Only conceited people who think they know everything would shun the FREE advise available from a community such as this.

[Advent]

Here  is what I put together 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2miwq

I like the blue parts the customer will be happy with that. Just have to find some fans w/ blue LEDS.

[WoodenMarker]

I like the blue parts the customer will be happy with that. Just have to find some fans w/ blue LEDS.

Well if you like blue: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mk3e

Replace 212 Evo stock fan with Gelid. Prolimatech Pros for front intake and rear exhaust. Remove all stock case fans.

[Advent]

Well if you like blue: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mk3e

Replace 212 Evo stock fan with Gelid. Prolimatech Pros for front intake and rear exhaust. Remove all stock case fans.

I don't like blue, the customer does. This is his Christmas present from his parents. (He is like 12 years old).

[zxcvbnmmssdh]

I don't like blue, the customer does. This is his Christmas present from his parents. (He is like 12 years old).

Tell him to join the forum and next time he wants a PC, to build his own! I am only 13

[Advent]

Tell him to join the forum and next time he wants a PC, to build his own! I am only 13

 

You make the assumption that every 10-13 year old has the capacity to source and build a machine. You are probably one of the exceptions, not the norm.

[zxcvbnmmssdh]

You make the assumption that every 10-13 year old has the capacity to source and build a machine. You are probably one of the exceptions, not the norm.

I guess... But @Worth and @OutlawedConsole both go to my school and build PC's. There are 3 others that just have us post it on the forums for help. All boys in a 100 person grade.