What do you think of this system?

[Trevor Johnson]

My budget is $1000 including an os. I am also wondering if the prices will drop much at all on cyber Monday. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/DaBeast/saved/WhKNnQ

 

[Gam3r01]

I wouldnt put much on prices dropping.
If you can spare a little bit more

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($356.13 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1130.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-23 15:19 EST-0500

 

[USAFRet]

Your SSD is too small. 120GB or larger, or don't bother.

Yes, you can install Windows on a 64GB drive and use it. But you will be continually be managing the free space on it.

Crucial MX100 for $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148819

 

[Gam3r01]

I should pick up one of those...

 

[nikoli707]

what is this system used for? if it is strictly for gaming go with intel.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.47 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1005.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-23 15:22 EST-0500

 

[Trevor Johnson]

what is this system used for? if it is strictly for gaming go with intel.

Gaming and little of editing.

 

[Trevor Johnson]

Your SSD is too small. 120GB or larger, or don't bother.

Yes, you can install Windows on a 64GB drive and use it. But you will be continually be managing the free space on it.

Crucial MX100 for $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148819

The only reason I want the ssd is for a boot drive and nothing more.

 

[nikoli707]

Your SSD is too small. 120GB or larger, or don't bother.

Yes, you can install Windows on a 64GB drive and use it. But you will be continually be managing the free space on it.

Crucial MX100 for $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148819

The only reason I want the ssd is for a boot drive and nothing more.

that is completely up to you. but a 64gb tier 2 older tech ssd for $45 versus a 128gb tier 1b newer tech ssd for $60 is kinda easy decision dont you think.

 

[USAFRet]

Your SSD is too small. 120GB or larger, or don't bother.

Yes, you can install Windows on a 64GB drive and use it. But you will be continually be managing the free space on it.

Crucial MX100 for $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148819

The only reason I want the ssd is for a boot drive and nothing more.

For trying to save $15, you are throwing away most of the benefits of an SSD.

 

[Trevor Johnson]

Your SSD is too small. 120GB or larger, or don't bother.

Yes, you can install Windows on a 64GB drive and use it. But you will be continually be managing the free space on it.

Crucial MX100 for $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148819

The only reason I want the ssd is for a boot drive and nothing more.

For trying to save $15, you are throwing away most of the benefits of an SSD.

Ok