[Build Ready] Slightly altered "end all" build
###Build Help/Ready:
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What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.
This is a build for my friend, he doesn't really know anything about making custom builds but I told him I'd help him out, though I am fairly new to it myself. He is looking to make a pretty powerful build for gaming.
If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)
He wants to make sure he will be able to play division on high/ultra settings with good FPS.
What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?
His budget is in the range of $900-$1200. I decided to go with "the end all" build to start and alter it a bit for what he wanted.
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United States
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $224.95 @ SuperBiiz |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $24.75 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $102.98 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Mushkin ECO2 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $54.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $86.99 @ Amazon |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $46.89 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card | $329.98 @ SuperBiiz |
| Case | Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case | $149.99 @ Micro Center |
| Power Supply | EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $89.99 @ Amazon |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1151.51 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$40.00 | |
| Total | $1111.51 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-24 20:59 EST-0500 |
Provide any additional details you wish below.
He is pretty undecided on the case but I included one of the cases that he was thinking about in the build. He is looking for ample space and is keen on a see through side panel. I recommended the NZXT s340 to him but I'm not sure how roomy it is. Is this the best motherboard/pcu combo? Would it be smart to go with something with an 1151 socket so he could potentially upgrade in the future? As I said I am fairly new to this and want to make sure I get him the best computer for his money. Thank you :)
Posted Feb 25, 2016, 1:56 AM UTC · edited