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[Build Ready] First Build (All Prime)

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What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.

I intend to use this system to browse the web, watch videos, use voice chat and music playing, and gaming.

If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)

I am looking at a good HD resolution with a constant 60 FPS or higher. Ultra would be amazing, but just High would be great also.

What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?

1500-1600 (before tax)

In what country are you purchasing your parts?

US of A

Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). Consider formatting your parts list. Don't ask to be spoonfed a build (read the rules!).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

TypeItemPrice
CPUIntel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor$229.99 @ SuperBiiz
CPU CoolerCooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler$25.98 @ OutletPC
MotherboardAsus Z97-K/CSM ATX LGA1150 Motherboard$117.99 @ SuperBiiz
MemoryCorsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory$50.89 @ OutletPC
StorageWestern Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$51.89 @ OutletPC
Video CardAsus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card$318.99 @ SuperBiiz
CasePhanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case$99.99 @ Amazon
Power SupplyCorsair RM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply$74.99 @ Newegg
Optical DriveAsus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer$18.75 @ OutletPC
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)$91.28 @ Amazon
Wireless Network AdapterTP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter$37.24 @ Amazon
MonitorAsus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor$249.99 @ Amazon
HeadphonesAstro A40 7.1 Channel Headset$149.99 @ Best Buy
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total (before mail-in rebates)$1557.96
Mail-in rebates-$40.00
Total$1517.96
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-31 19:42 EDT-0400

Provide any additional details you wish below.

I'd like input on these parts. I like the way they are right now, but am unsure about a few things like the need for a wireless PCI-E card, or even the motherboard. I'd like to keep this build only using Amazon Prime because of their great shipping speed and AMAZING customer service.

Posted Jul 31, 2015, 11:49 PM UTC

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