Intel 4690 System Build 1000-1200 Budget, Newbie

[jgrevenitis]

Hey guys long time reader, first time poster. I've been doing a lot of research about building a Desktop, and I am getting indecisive there is a lot of options. I went into a local shop, and got some help quoting a price, but looking around I've tried to make some tweaks: Keep in mind I'm in Canada so some of the prices get up there.

I guess I should state at the start that I mainly play TW series of games, RTS games occasional Smite. Maybe Division when it arrives?

Case: NZXT H440 (already have)
SSD: HyperXFury 120GB (already have)
HD: 1TB Seagate Baracudda 7200RPM 64MB (already have)

Local Shop Quote: (from what I've researched wont overclock)
i5 4690 = 290
Asus H97-Plus LGA 1150 = 130
KingstonHyperXFury 2x4GB @1600 = 85
Thermaltake Smart Standard 650W = 80
Asus GeForce GTX960 STRIX 2GB = 280
Windows 8.1 64bit OEM = 130
Samsung External 8x DVD/CDWriter = 40
Total = $1035

Now after looking around I've realized i can do more if i look at other sites as well.

My Quote:
i5 4690k = 280
Asus Z97-A = 175
KingstonHyperXFury 2x4GB @1600 = 85
Thermaltake Smart Standard 650W = 80
Asus GeForce GTX960 STRIX 2GB = 280
Windows 8.1 64bit OEM = 110
Samsung External 8x DVD/CDWriter = 40
Total = $1050

So for +15$ I can get an Overclockable CPU? I guess what I am looking for is including those components and around 1205$ budget is it worth upgrading the core and board. Also IF it is that big of a deal I have no problem upgrading my Video card to the 970GTX(429.99$). Would I notice that big of a jump?

Also would it be more beneficial to stick with the GTX960 and eventually get another and run in SLI or would it be better to just get the GTX970.

My local store also says they price match, would it be rude for me to show him a revised list and ask him to match the prices?

Anyone else have a build that would come under or around my quote?

Sorry guys for the scatterbrained post, I'm just a first timer and stressing myself out.

 

[DoctorFrogburn]

Now personally I'm not a fan of the TT Smart series PSUs, I've heard some pretty iffy things about them. You could also do better with regards to pricing:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Z6cR6h
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Z6cR6h/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.29 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($85.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.93 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.69 @ NCIX US)
Total: $866.84

As far as a 960 vs a 970, a 970 will provide a decent bump in performance, but possibly not worth the extra $100-200.

 

[jgrevenitis]

Thank you. But i cannot use partpicker as a price guide because after the exchange rate and shipping from the US it usually ends up at a higher price. So i have tried to use solely canadian merchants. Newegg.ca, ncix.com, Canadian computers
Thank you about the gpu.

 

[DoctorFrogburn]

Thank you. But i cannot use partpicker as a price guide because after the exchange rate and shipping from the US it usually ends up at a higher price. So i have tried to use solely canadian merchants. Newegg.ca, ncix.com, Canadian computers
Thank you about the gpu.

Fair point. Switching countries to Canada pushes the price over your current build price by about $20 - I'd still say it's worth it for the better PSU.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Z6cR6h
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/Z6cR6h/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($284.50 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.52 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($108.85 @ DirectCanada)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($57.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1078.57

 

[logainofhades]

Thank you. But i cannot use partpicker as a price guide because after the exchange rate and shipping from the US it usually ends up at a higher price. So i have tried to use solely canadian merchants. Newegg.ca, ncix.com, Canadian computers
Thank you about the gpu.

Yes you can, switch the country to pcpartpicker. 😉

 

[logainofhades]

If want to stick closer to the lower end of your budget, drop the overclocking, and get this instead. Far better GPU. CPU performance difference won't be noticeable.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.75 @ shopRBC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.52 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($408.98 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($72.98 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.23 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($109.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $1026.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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