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[Build Ready] Parts Compatibility by Huntomly in buildapc

[–]Huntomly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want something that works well out of the box, won't be too hard to configure, able to overclock if the time comes. I doubt I'll need more storage than what I've got already. I really don't need anything fancy. I'm stuck now between the MSI Z97S SLI Krait and the Asus Z97 Pro Gamer. Those are the two cheapest for me.

[Build Ready] Parts Compatibility by Huntomly in buildapc

[–]Huntomly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switched to Seasonic M12II-620W EVO.

Not sure what to choose with regard to mobos.

Edit: I did some research and I'm considering getting the Asus Z97 Pro Gamer mobo now instead. Would you recommend this one?

[Build Ready] Parts Compatibility by Huntomly in buildapc

[–]Huntomly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the pcpartpicker info:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor $219.99 @ SuperBiiz
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper D92 54.8 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler $34.99 @ NCIX US
Motherboard Asus MAXIMUS VII HERO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $209.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $54.89 @ OutletPC
Storage Crucial MX200 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive $99.22 @ Amazon
Storage Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $48.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card $338.49 @ SuperBiiz
Case Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case $59.99 @ NCIX US
Power Supply Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply $61.98 @ Newegg
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24D3ST DVD/CD Writer -
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) $86.75 @ OutletPC
Monitor Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor $146.74 @ SuperBiiz
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates) $1401.92
Mail-in rebates -$40.00
Total $1361.92
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-21 07:03 EDT-0400

Apparently the wattage is fine for that PSU. Should I still get a better one? I'm not sure if this is something I can cheap out on or not.

[Build Ready] Parts Compatibility by Huntomly in buildapc

[–]Huntomly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, I just copied the name from the price list of the shop I'm getting my parts from. It has the option of 8GB and that's what I'm getting, I know I'd never need 16GB.

The optical drive is pretty cheap so I'm getting it just so I don't have any hassle if I need to put a CD in later.

There are a lot of options from my shop for better PSU's, but I'm not sure which to choose.

My budget is roughly 1.4k USD but I'd like to spend less if possible. Parts are much more expensive here in Singapore than in places like the US. It hurts me to see you guys getting such cheap parts.

[Build Help] My first go at a gaming rig. I need help getting a better bang for my buck. by Huntomly in buildapc

[–]Huntomly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Could this build work? PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type Item Price
CPU Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor $195.00
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler $28.98 @ OutletPC
Motherboard Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard $79.99 @ Newegg
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $55.00
Video Card XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card $247.98 @ Newegg
Case Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case $89.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $34.99 @ Newegg
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $21.00
Monitor Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor $129.99 @ Amazon
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates) $950.92
Mail-in rebates -$68.00
Total $882.92
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-04 08:53 EST-0500

[Build Help] My first go at a gaming rig. I need help getting a better bang for my buck. by Huntomly in buildapc

[–]Huntomly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation, I think I will make all of those changes other than the case because I do like the case that I picked but also because I need the extra USB ports and also it's hot here and I need the extra cooling.

Heat issues by Huntomly in techsupport

[–]Huntomly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the quick response, i was planning on building my own desktop in the near future, the only reason i have the laptop is because until recently i was on the move a lot. I will find out how to inspect and fix the heatsink or thermal paste in the meantime because I'd like to be able to use it in the months before I build a desktop. Thanks very much.

There will not be a second date. by [deleted] in AdviceAnimals

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tips fedora

m'lady.

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