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What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
I'm a CS major so using the dual monitors to make coding easier, currently on 13" laptop and running out of screen real estate. I'm also a gamer used to running on the lowest settings possible, so really want to experience some better graphics. Really anything is better than what I have.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
High graphics on games like World of Tanks, WoW, and various steam games. Really just looking for a good gaming rig.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
$1200
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
USA
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $199.99 @ Micro Center |
| Thermal Compound | Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste | $5.49 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $89.10 @ SuperBiiz |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $63.98 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Crucial BX100 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $171.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Video Card | Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card | $319.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Case | NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $34.99 @ Micro Center |
| Wireless Network Adapter | Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter | $27.00 @ SuperBiiz |
| Monitor | Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor | $151.98 @ Newegg |
| Monitor | Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor | $151.98 @ Newegg |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total | $1216.49 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-24 21:42 EDT-0400 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
Hey guys this is my first time building a PC, I had a friend help me and I just wanted some more opinions as I'm a college student really putting up a lot of money. I'd like to make sure I'm putting the money in the right places and everything will work OK. If you guys have any advice on how to bring down the cost please let me know! Any comments, suggestions, concerns are welcome!
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