This is my build(though I'm not entirely sure about the case yet):
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3al3M
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3al3M/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3al3M/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($447.22 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1047.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discount when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-15 14:55 EDT-0400)
The R9 280X Toxic costs as much as the GTX 770 where I live, that's why I want that card. I was thinking about getting the ASRock Z87 pro4 or the Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3. Which one of these 2 would be better? Or are there any better motherboards in this price range? Thanks in advance!
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3al3M
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3al3M/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3al3M/benchmarks/
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($447.22 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1047.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discount when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-15 14:55 EDT-0400)
The R9 280X Toxic costs as much as the GTX 770 where I live, that's why I want that card. I was thinking about getting the ASRock Z87 pro4 or the Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3. Which one of these 2 would be better? Or are there any better motherboards in this price range? Thanks in advance!