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I constantly dream about building my own pc that i can bring around to my friends. I really want to go for a laptop, but at the same time i can get so much more performance with the same money on a pc. This build is probably has a lot of unnecessary parts, but this is my first build (at least a plan). My price point on a gaming pc/laptop is 1000-1500 dollars. I have not put in a dvd writer because i have one laying around. I also have a operating system. I want to build a gaming pc that can run games on high or better with a decent framerate. I have understood now that i should go for a pc and thats the plan, unless if some crazy new notebook technology comes out. I have tried to tweak it a little after your suggestions. :)

 

Is there any of the parts that is a better "bang for your buck" ?

 

All feedback is appreciated :)

 

UPDATE !!!!
 
OLD: PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xfZQ

NEW: PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2BgEE
 
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($339.97 @ TigerDirect) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H75 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z87I GAMING AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($175.50 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($70.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.95 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($556.81 @ Newegg) 
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($79.99 @ TigerDirect) 
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1599.16
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Looks good, but there are some smaller cases that can fit that and is more easy to carry around.

Do you have any names or link/s to the case/s ?

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The 4770k is not need for gaming nor 16gbs of ram. Go for a 4670k and 8gb ram.

The bitfenix prodigy isn't a small m itx case, are you willing to go for a different case? Also will you be alright with a m atx case or do you just want a mini itx case?

Also get a cheaper motherboard and add in a ssd.

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Do you have any names or link/s to the case/s ?

Silverstone Raven RVZ01 is good. Or the Asrock M8. Or the Lian Li PC-TU200B.

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The 4770k is not need for gaming nor 16gbs of ram. Go for a 4670k and 8gb ram.

The bitfenix prodigy isn't a small m itx case, are you willing to go for a different case? Also will you be alright with a m atx case or do you just want a mini itx case?

Also get a cheaper motherboard and add in a ssd.

I want as small and portable as possible. It would be great if it also could be quiet. Thanks for reply :)

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The problem with that case is I don't think a 780 would fit in there.

A fractal node 304 would be able to though.

a 780 can fit in there, it goes under the dirve cage giving it room to fit.

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I constantly dream about building my own pc that i can bring around to my friends. I really want to go for a laptop, but at the same time i can get so much more performance with the same money on a pc. This build is probably has a lot of unnecessary parts, but this is my first build (at least a plan). My price point on a gaming pc/laptop is 1000-1500 dollars. I have not put in a dvd writer because i have one laying around. I also have a operating system. I want to build a gaming pc that can run games on high or better with a decent framerate.

All feedback is appreciated :)

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2xfZQ

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 240M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($95.66 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VI IMPACT Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($223.97 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Corsair XMS 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($491.98 @ Newegg)

Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1400.55

Do you plan on overclocking? If not you would not need that cooler

Cpu: FX8350 Mobo: Gigabyte GA.990FXA-UD3  GPU: EVGA GTX770 2GB  RAM: 8GB Crucial ballistix tactical tracer  STORAGE: Crucial M500 240GB /seagate barracuda 1TB PSU: Corsair RM750  CASE: Xigmatek Talon  COOLING: Corsair H100i KEYBOARD: Quickfire TK KEYPAD: Razer Nostromo MOUSE: Razer Naga 2012  HEADSET: Tritton pro+

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Do you plan on overclocking? If not you would not need that cooler

I am not going to overclock, but i would like the pc to be as quiet as possible

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The cost of 1600MHz memory is not that much more than 1333MHz. Since you didn't indicate a preference for any particular case I thought of the Hadron as it is smal, smaller than the Prodigy and includes a 500W 80+ Gold psu. EVGA claims it has no problem running their GTX 780 gpus. I also changed the motherboard to something that is good quality, but more budget friendly. Since the OP shows an override on the CPU price to a Microcenter pickup, I did the same. Also added an SSD.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler:  Phanteks PH-TC14CS_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  ASRock Z87E-ITX Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory:  Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($134.95 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($491.98 @ Newegg)
Case:  EVGA Hadron Mini ITX Tower Case w/500W Power Supply  ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1420.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-07 15:24 EST-0500)

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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Why not get both a desktop and laptop?

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Why not get both a desktop and laptop?

I guess price is a big reason

Cpu: FX8350 Mobo: Gigabyte GA.990FXA-UD3  GPU: EVGA GTX770 2GB  RAM: 8GB Crucial ballistix tactical tracer  STORAGE: Crucial M500 240GB /seagate barracuda 1TB PSU: Corsair RM750  CASE: Xigmatek Talon  COOLING: Corsair H100i KEYBOARD: Quickfire TK KEYPAD: Razer Nostromo MOUSE: Razer Naga 2012  HEADSET: Tritton pro+

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I guess price is a big reason

Would the sole use of a laptop be to game?

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Would the sole use of a laptop be to game?

yes

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As far as portability goes, the Prodigy is way up there. It can also fit a 780, and your power supply, and some SSDs. Get a cheaper motherboard and an SSD. With SSDs, though, rather than go for one large capacity drive, go for a few smaller capacity drives. So for example, instead of one 256gb, get 2x128gbs, and set them into RAID. That way, you get more performance for your money. 

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yes

In that case I don't think you could fit a suitable laptop and desktop in the budget unless you're only doing light gaming.

So have to you decided between a desktop or a laptop?

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In that case I don't think you could fit a suitable laptop and desktop in the budget unless you're only doing light gaming.

So have to you decided between a desktop or a laptop?

I think i am going for a desktop pc, because i can get so much more power for the same money. :)

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I think i am going for a desktop pc, because i can get so much more power for the same money. :)

i think that is a good idea.

Cpu: FX8350 Mobo: Gigabyte GA.990FXA-UD3  GPU: EVGA GTX770 2GB  RAM: 8GB Crucial ballistix tactical tracer  STORAGE: Crucial M500 240GB /seagate barracuda 1TB PSU: Corsair RM750  CASE: Xigmatek Talon  COOLING: Corsair H100i KEYBOARD: Quickfire TK KEYPAD: Razer Nostromo MOUSE: Razer Naga 2012  HEADSET: Tritton pro+

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The Bitfenix Prodigy is still quite big compared to other M-ITX Cases. MSI released a new 760 non reference design that is very small and thus able to be fitted in much smaller cases: MSI GTX760 ITX

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Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2C4nA

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I think i am going for a desktop pc, because i can get so much more power for the same money. :)

 If you want the best performance to size ratio then nothing beats this build.

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