$750 Build. Need some advice on compatibility.

[GrimeyBeast910]

Hi everyone,

First of all thank you for taking your time to help me fine tune my build. Long time reader of this wonderful site, it helped me build my first computer, now its time for my second.

Its time I rebuild my computer from the ground up. Im taking some parts off my first build to save some money on my second build.

I currently have the 242 heatsink, the dvd drive, and thats about it. Everything else will not be able to satisfy the next build. I've been doing some research on my own and I have a few items on my mind that I would like on my next build but there are some items missing and I would like to see if you guys can fill in the blanks.

I can travel to a MicroCenter and do not mind ordering from Newegg or any other web site if the deals are there.

I have about a $750 budget in mind. I've allocated enough for mouse/keyboard/headphones..etc
so the $750 is for the build.

I went to partpicker.. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Dhh7Hx and input the items I want already, the parts that are empty are the items in which im unsure of getting or worried about compatibility.
I intend on overclocking the CPU but thats the only thing..

Give me a few ideas on cases, Doesnt have to be super shiny and have tons of lights but I'd like to have a little something if budget permits, again thank you for taking the time to give me some ideas and advice.

 

[TofuLion]

i still think you'd be better off like this

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $851.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 01:22 EDT-0400

the xeon would cut time down when editing videos, but the 970 would ensure that the videos will be high quality. the quality of the image is more important than the time it takes you to encode and edit.

 

[GrimeyBeast910]

what if I can pony up the doe for the 970 with the xeon... would said setup benefit both high def imaging/gaming and rendering?

 

[Bossyfins]

If you got the 970 and the xeon, it would make a very good PC for your needs..

 

[GrimeyBeast910]

very well. I thank you. whats the best 970?



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $919.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 02:07 EDT-0400

Jesus Im at $900... 0_0

 

[Bossyfins]

My opinion: EVGA 970 SSC..

 

[Bossyfins]

very well. I thank you. whats the best 970?


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $909.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 02:03 EDT-0400


Jesus Im at $900... 0_0

Thats good, you could probably save a few money by going with a 550 watt psu

 

[MasterDell]

Almost all 970s are good. I like the STRIX (Hence the reason I bought it). Bossy likes the 970 SSC. They are all very good and I think you will be happy with any reputable 970.

Save $20 and buy the BX100 rather than the MX100. Identical SSDs.

 

[GrimeyBeast910]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9 ???????

 

[MasterDell]

So basically this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($319.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $894.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 02:10 EDT-0400


But you remember this PSU is not semi modular like the EVGA B2 is.

 

[GrimeyBeast910]

jesus, thanks for helping me refine my list im going to take this list to microcenter and see if I can get some prices. Hopefully they have some deals going on.
Thank you everyone.. I really do appreciate each and every one of you helping me out. Ill keep you guys updated on how I do at Microcenter.

 

[Bossyfins]

Alright

 

[MasterDell]

Sounds good

 

[GrimeyBeast910]

So I went to microcenter, Took the time to add up the list, Some items were same price, some were cheaper but offset by other items that were a few dollars more. The only worthwhile item of mention was the Xeon E-3 1321 being $209.99. So the price came out to the same as if I would buy from newegg. BUT BUT BUT BUT even though the price was slightly cheaper the taxes was $70.00 coming out to $926.change. This price is without the PC case. So what my plan is going on newegg for the main list and going to microcenter just to buy the processor.

 

[Bossyfins]

I am sure MicroCenter price matches. You should ask them. Print out some of the pages for the items on newegg as well

 

[GrimeyBeast910]

while i agree with you.. the TAXES is what kinda threw me off. shipping is $11.95

 

[damric]

That is a very good price for the Xeon.