Cut This Build Down (1500 USD)

[shoomee]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/X2mXNG HERE

I desperately need this cut down to $1,500 with similar performance. Custom parts dont need to be counted into the price. (I would really like to keep the same GPU)

Any help is VERY VERY much appreciated!

 

[Eximo]

Are you planning on squeezing every last Mhz out of the i7-4790k? If not, most of the expense is in your motherboard, CPU cooler, and all your extra fans.

 

[Derza10]

Is this a purely gaming computer?

 

[Derza10]

Your build didn't have a case so was unsure if you needed one but here is a good gaming build that is very close to $1500. (Could also remove all those extra fans to lower price)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($81.99)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($323.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.95 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: NZXT FZ-120mm LED 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($10.99 @ Directron)
Case Fan: NZXT FZ-120mm LED 59.1 CFM 120mm Fan ($10.99 @ Directron)
Fan Controller: NZXT Sentry Mesh Fan Controller ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($263.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($65.65 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1499.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-14 15:22 EDT-0400

 

[Eximo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($115.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.33 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($354.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($78.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.95 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($263.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Other: Blue Snowball Microphone ($99.99)
Other: Kingston USB 3.0 Card Reader ($15.99)
Total: $1487.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-14 15:21 EDT-0400

 

[Derza10]

Here is a build that keeps the i7 (Still lacking a case - let me know if you need one):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.95 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($323.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.95 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($263.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Speakers: Logitech Z506 155W 5.1ch Speakers ($65.65 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1477.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-14 15:37 EDT-0400

 

[spentshells]

Switch the noctua for the hypoer 212 evo save 30.

Look at this psu.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182294&ignorebbr=1

Performs well and can support sli in the future save 65 dollars

Ditch these corsair fans.

Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (2-Pack) 63.5 CFM 120mm Fans save 30 dollars.

Repalce the samsung ssd with this one by crucial and save 25 No ill effects at all.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148820&cm_re=crucial_ssd-_-20-148-820-_-Product

I've saved you the money without affecting performance..... and for the record... keep the i7 do not downgrade that, Is it required? No! Is it awesome, yes it certainly is. 4Ghz hyperthreaded quad core? Yes please.

 

[Johnathan127]

just don't build a rig.

 

[shoomee]

No. I already have a case 😀. I like the way some of you are going with this. The only difference is I may use the Gigabyte card instead of the asus!