what can i get same performance out of but cheaper?

[rowanlavelle]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bJD7bv
i currently own a STRIX GTX970 OC edition and a 600W psu
what parts from the PCPP could i get cheaper for the same performance

 

[datguy20]

Here's a build that's actually overclockable http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ccLF6h The water cooler in the previous build would've been pointless when you can't OC.

 

[Math Geek]

to actually go cheaper yet keep the performance this does the trick. same cpu but non oc mobo and dropped the unneeded water cooling. plus cheaper ssd.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.59 @ OutletPC)
Total: $490.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-23 21:48 EDT-0400

saves about $175 bucks and you won't know the difference.

 

[datguy20]

I don't recommend 4GB of RAM when you'll be gaming. Just kind of pointless when you can get 8GB at essentially the same price ($3 difference), and 8GB is known to be the sweet spot for gaming as well.

 

[rowanlavelle]

to actually go cheaper yet keep the performance this does the trick. same cpu but non oc mobo and dropped the unneeded water cooling. plus cheaper ssd.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.59 @ OutletPC)
Total: $490.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-23 21:48 EDT-0400

saves about $175 bucks and you won't know the difference.

wow thanks for the quick reply! that mobo switch was a good idea and datguy20's SSD is much cheaper. i switched the water cooling out for a be quiet! dark rock 3.
the only thing i'm worried about with the dark rock 3 is the installation, seems there is 3 different widths for the mounting brackets and i have no clue which one i would use.

 

[Math Geek]

it should be obvious which one ot use once you have all the parts in your hands. there is a manual that will help you know plus plenty of youtube videos that can walk you through.

and i agree with datguy about the ram. for some reason i missed the fact it was only 4 gb. probably because the price is the same as 8 gb. do yourself a favor and up it to 8 gb ram for the same money. sorry i missed that right off, it was late and i wanted to watch tv and eat popcorn 😀

a couple more dollars and you get some nice cas 8 ram in 8 gb variety

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M-ITX/AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($72.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($77.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Quiet Edition 67.8 CFM 140mm Fan ($21.59 @ OutletPC)
Total: $495.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-24 11:22 EDT-0400

 

[datguy20]

...i switched the water cooling out for a be quiet! dark rock 3...

That's a massive air cooler. While it'll be great for overclocking, do you plan on overclocking? Genuinely don't know because of your first post with a non-k CPU.

If you aren't overclocking then the only reason to buy an aftermarket cooler is for silence, as the stock cooler works fine for stock speeds.

 

[logainofhades]

Mathgeek's updated build is pretty solid. I would go with that.