CPU
Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
$218.99 FREE $218.99 Directron
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CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
$28.89 $28.89 OutletPC
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Motherboard
MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
$134.99 Free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime $134.99 Amazon
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Memory
Kingston Predator 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory
$79.99 Free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime $79.99 Amazon
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Storage
Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive
$108.99 $108.99 SuperBiiz
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Video Card
EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card
$339.99 -$15.00 $324.99 NCIX US
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$15.00 mail-in rebate
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Case
Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case
$109.99 -$20.00 FREE $89.99 Newegg
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Power Supply
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply
$84.99 -$20.00 $64.99 NCIX US
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$20.00 mail-in rebate
Optical Drive
Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer
$17.99 -$5.00 FREE $12.99 Newegg
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Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
$87.79 $87.79 OutletPC
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Wireless Network Adapter
Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter
$29.99 $29.99 SuperBiiz
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Monitor
BenQ XL2420Z 144Hz 24.0" Monitor
$319.99 $7.59 $327.58 Newegg
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Base Total: $1562.58
Promo Discounts: -$5.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$55.00
Shipping: $7.59
Total: $1510.17
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