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[Dan Solo]

Just like everyone I am trying to get the most bang for my buck and am trying to create a performance based build. Can you think of parts that are cheaper and would offer me greater performance?

PC Part Picker Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/danielross/saved/77vD4D

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core $234.98
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing $28.52
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 $138.99
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 $78.30
SSD: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" SSD $109.97
HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $53.98
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX $348.99
Case: Corsair Air 540 Silver ATX Mid Tower $124.99
Power Supply: EVGA 750W ATX12V / EPS12V $89.99
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer $15.98
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) $89.98

 

[ohyes247]

If you could find a cheaper Board (Z87) itll save you some cash and you wont be losing much (i dont think so anyway.. Dont know much of intel boards) and could use the few $$ for 2133 ram which would be better if you ever got into photoshop and video editing/rendering. Could also go cheaper on the case... Look up the Fractal Design R4. its about 90$

 

[Timball760]

I would Argue for this case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197
1 its cheaper
2 the one you have i would say is just so big its kind of a waste to get enough fans to support one of that size'
3 Better overall reviews(more people bought it as well)