Any way to shave some $ off this build?

[bluefan89]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/v8PVZL

wanting to order all from newegg so comes in at same time.

Is there any way of shaving some $$ off this build? Mainly used for minecraft, video editing, shooter games. Rendering videos to you tube.

Thanks

 

[Darkbreeze]

That build didn't even have PSU that met the minimum requirements of a 550w unit for the R9 280. Changed a few things, made it compliant and all from Newegg.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Nine Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $678.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-20 04:37 EST-0500

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Yeah take the ssd off and go with the better power supply.

 

[Darkbreeze]

You do realize there is no memory included on that build, right? Here is WITH memory AND a few more changes.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $706.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-20 04:39 EST-0500

 

[Darkbreeze]

If it doesn't all have to come from Newegg, it's even less:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $689.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-20 04:42 EST-0500

 

[bluefan89]

I updated the build to actual one..looks like it does need some tweaking to get $ down..just will have to order 2nd day to get here by Christmas I guess.

Sorta need a cool looking case with some lights in it.

Thanks for the help

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Bluefan89/saved/b4mQzy

 

[Darkbreeze]

So, airflow, cable management, drive bay features, construction quality and front panel USB 3.0 plus bottom mounted PSU location are NOT the criteria you use when looking for a case? Just cool looking with lights huh?

 

[Darkbreeze]

Here, with cool looking lights, and a few of those features I mentioned:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($164.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT SW ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $712.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-20 04:55 EST-0500

 

[Darkbreeze]

Again, I'll emphasize so you don't f#$% yourself, that PSU you have on the build link is NOT sufficient for the GPU. You CANNOT use the PCPartpicker estimated wattage as it's never even close to the actual needs of the GPU much less the entire unit.

The Arctic silver paste really isn't necessary. The CPU cooler that comes with the CPU will have a thermal pad already applied to the bottom and it works just fine. If you were purchasing an aftermarket cooler it might be ok, but even then, all the MAJOR cooler manufacturers include TIM that works just as well, if not better, than the Arctic Silver.

The memory on that build IS CAS 7, so that's a plus, but it's more expensive and really won't add any performance that will be truly noticeable other than on benchmark scores.

The Sapphire card is a better unit than the MSI Twin Frozr, IMO. That probably doesn't matter either way though. Both cards are fine.

The SSD is nice too, I definitely recommend one, but not necessarily the V300 series. You don't need an SSD to game. The only thing that will improve is map loading. For other areas of computing though it's beneficial and will certainly speed up things a bit. It can be added later and have the OS transferred to it then if price NOW is an issue. If you have to have one now, I'd really recommend the Crucial MX100 over the Kingston though.


http://www.anandtech.com/show/7763/an-update-to-kingston-ssdnow-v300-a-switch-to-slower-micron-nand

 

[bluefan89]

Thanks dark breeze....I know my posts were plum stupid sounding...apologize for my ignorance.
This is for my son and that last comment about case & lights was made at not thinking.
Appreciate all your time.

Wish I had a copy of o.s. that would have helped.

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Ought to be a fun build. Some of my favorite memories are building computers with my dad when i was a kid.

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Btw check this case out. I've used it in a few builds for others. It's very easy to build in, many of the standoffs are build in the case. The last time i think i had to put maybe one standoff in. Plus it has a classy look in my opinion. And inside a lot of it is tool less.

 

[Crafter14]

That deepcool case is out of stock on newegg is there one similar that would fit the build?

 

[bluefan89]

What case is that ohiou?
Thanks crafter was just getting ready to cart them up at new egg and see if they will arrive by 24th

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Oops forgot the link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094

 

[bluefan89]

Oops forgot the link

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133094

Thanks...looks like a nice case. Would ya think it needs any other fans? If so what are the best & quietest out there?

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

A lot of guys like noctua. I usually prefer the cheapest i can get lol. Maybe find some antec or noctua with more blue lights to set it off. Be sure to double check the dimensions of the video card vs the case.

Last point, when i built in those, i never seemed to be able to fit both top fans in. You might look for ones with a low profile for the top, but you don't necessarily have to use both ports for top fans.

 

[Darkbreeze]

That case isn't too bad. On the fans, I'd be ok will 120mm Cougar PWM fans from Newegg. They're really decent for the price. They're also really quiet for inexpensive fans. Flashy orange, but you can look past that. Some people even like it.

I've used them in place of Noctua at times and so far as I know they're still running fine in those builds.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835553002&cm_re=cougar_fans-_-35-553-002-_-Product

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

If you go with orange fans i would swap the back one that comes with it so that the blue light does not clash too much.

 

[Darkbreeze]

Same fan, in black. There are also 140mm versions, which should be used if the fan locations in the case support that size. The 140mm fans will provide equivalent or superior cooling as the 120mm versions while running at a lower RPM and thus making less noise.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835553006&cm_re=cougar_fan-_-35-553-006-_-Product

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Could add this if you have to have extra lights

http://www.amazon.com/12-Cold-Cathode-Case-Lights/dp/B000BUDHOA

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

Never used this one but if you like white

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vn40006w2n


Ah typing on my phone.

 

[bluefan89]

Never used this one but if you like white

https://pcpartpicker.com/part/thermaltake-case-vn40006w2n


Ah typing on my phone.

Got to looking at the case, doesn't appear to have the trays for the drive installation that might make it easier to install & replace? I could be looking wrong at it?

 

[ohiou_grad_2006]

At least on the v3 black edition i think it had the trays. Have not used the commander though.

 

[bluefan89]

At least on the v3 black edition i think it had the trays. Have not used the commander though.

ok I was thinking about the drive trays that you pinch and pull out.