Our very own Sleepingforest has written a nice guide that lays out what these parts do in simple terms.
Some terms for the uninitiated:
AP = After Promo (code)
AR = After (mail-in) Rebate
One for the road.
08/01/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($292.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill HIVE 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $969.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 14:53 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280X 3GB for $180 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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07/26/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tr-X OC Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.15 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $930.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-26 17:21 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $243 AR AP if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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07/19/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($282.49 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $945.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-19 17:43 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $180 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $242 AR AP if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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07/12/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($302.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $941.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-12 17:25 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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07/05/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $929.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-05 17:50 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 280X 3GB for $193 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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06/28/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($296.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $923.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 17:41 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR AP and an R9 290 4GB for $243 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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06/21/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($276.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $887.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-21 17:37 EDT-0400
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $151 AR AP and an R9 290 4GB for $235 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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06/14/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill HIVE 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $896.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-14 18:49 EDT-0400
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $90 AP.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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06/07/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB Direct CU II Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $915.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-07 18:08 EDT-0400
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Mushkin DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $90 AP.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $220 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ for $20 AR
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05/31/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $325 AR
G.Skill DDR3 1600 8GB $50
Sapphire R9 290X 4GB $280 AR
OCZ ARC 100 240GB $80 AR
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
Lite-ON DVD Burner $13 AP
Antec HCG-620M $50 AR
Corsair 200R $50 AR
Total: $900 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $97.
- There is an R9 270X 2GB for $125 AR and an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR AP if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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05/24/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $350
Mushkin DDR3 1600 1.35V 8GB $48
XFX R9 290X 4GB $270 AR AP
OCZ ARC 100 240GB $80 AR
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $51
Samsung DVD Burner $13 AP
Antec TP-750C $64 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $936 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Mushkin DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $95.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $230 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $18 AR
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05/17/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X Gaming 5 combo $300 AR
Team DDR3 1600 8GB $50
Sapphire R9 290X 4GB $270 AR AP
Crucial BX100 250GB $95
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $50 AP
LG DVD Burner $13 AP
Seasonic S12II 620W $70
Corsair 300R $50 AR
Total: $898 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Team DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $92.
- There is an R9 270X 2GB for $130 AR and an R9 280X 3GB for $210 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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05/10/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK combo $340 AR
Klevv (Hynix) DDR3 1600 8GB $57
ASUS R9 290X 4GB $270 AR AP
Crucial BX100 250GB $100
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $47 AP
Samsung DVD Burner $13 AP
Antec Earthwatts 650W Platinum $70 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $957 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Team DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $220 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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05/03/2015 update:
i5 4690K $215 AP
ASRock Z97 Pro4 $90 AR
Klevv (Hynix) DDR3 1600 8GB $55
Sapphire R9 290X 4GB $270 AR AP
Crucial BX100 250GB $100
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
LG DVD Burner $13 AP
Rosewill HIVE 650W $60 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $915 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Crucial DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $105.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $160 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $230 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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04/26/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $325 AR
Klevv (Hynix) DDR3 1600 8GB $55
ASUS R9 290X 4GB $280 AR
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB $105
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
Lite-ON DVD Burner $13 AP
XFX TS Gold 650W $70 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $960 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100 AP.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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04/19/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $335 AR
Klevv (Hynix) DDR3 1600 8GB $50
PowerColor R9 290X 4GB $290 AR
Crucial BX100 250GB $96
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
Samsung DVD Burner $13 AP
XFX TS Gold 650W $70 AR
Corsair 200R $50 AR
Total: $956 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $105 AP.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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04/12/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $350
G.Skill DDR3 1600 8GB $53 AP
XFX R9 290X 4GB $280 AR AP
OCZ ARC 100 240GB $80 AR
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
ASUS DVD Burner $17 AP
XFX TS Gold 650W $70 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $962 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $96 AP.
- There is an R9 270X 2GB for $140 AR AP and an R9 280 3GB for $160 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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04/05/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $355
Team DDR3 1600 8GB $53
Zotac GTX 970 4GB $310
OCZ ARC 100 240GB $80 AR
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $51
Lite-ON DVD Burner $13 AP
Seasonic X-650 $75 AR AP
Corsair 200R $50 AR
Total: $987 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Mushkin DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100.
- There is an R9 270X 2GB for $140 AR and an R9 280X 3GB for $190 AR AP if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Performa for $33 AR
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03/29/2015 update:
i5 4690K $224 AP
ASRock Z97 Killer $90 AR
Team DDR3 1600 8GB $56
XFX R9 290X 4GB $290 AR AP
Crucial BX100 250GB $93
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $51
Lite-ON DVD Burner $15
XFX TS 650W $75 AR
NZXT H230 $50 AR
Total: $944 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100.
- There is an R9 280X 3GB for $170 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $250 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Performa for $23 AR
Some terms for the uninitiated:
AP = After Promo (code)
AR = After (mail-in) Rebate
One for the road.
08/01/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290X 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($292.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill HIVE 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $969.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 14:53 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280X 3GB for $180 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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07/26/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tr-X OC Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.15 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $930.96
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-26 17:21 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $243 AR AP if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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07/19/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($282.49 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $945.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-19 17:43 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $180 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $242 AR AP if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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07/12/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($302.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $941.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-12 17:25 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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07/05/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX Core Edition 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $929.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-05 17:50 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 280X 3GB for $193 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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06/28/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($296.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 2300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $923.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-28 17:41 EDT-0400
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR AP and an R9 290 4GB for $243 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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06/21/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card ($276.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $887.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-21 17:37 EDT-0400
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $151 AR AP and an R9 290 4GB for $235 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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06/14/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill HIVE 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $896.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-14 18:49 EDT-0400
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $90 AP.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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06/07/2015 update:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($121.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB Direct CU II Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $915.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-07 18:08 EDT-0400
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Mushkin DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $90 AP.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $220 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Cooler Master Hyper 212+ for $20 AR
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05/31/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $325 AR
G.Skill DDR3 1600 8GB $50
Sapphire R9 290X 4GB $280 AR
OCZ ARC 100 240GB $80 AR
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
Lite-ON DVD Burner $13 AP
Antec HCG-620M $50 AR
Corsair 200R $50 AR
Total: $900 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $97.
- There is an R9 270X 2GB for $125 AR and an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR AP if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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05/24/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $350
Mushkin DDR3 1600 1.35V 8GB $48
XFX R9 290X 4GB $270 AR AP
OCZ ARC 100 240GB $80 AR
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $51
Samsung DVD Burner $13 AP
Antec TP-750C $64 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $936 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Mushkin DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $95.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $230 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $18 AR
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05/17/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X Gaming 5 combo $300 AR
Team DDR3 1600 8GB $50
Sapphire R9 290X 4GB $270 AR AP
Crucial BX100 250GB $95
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $50 AP
LG DVD Burner $13 AP
Seasonic S12II 620W $70
Corsair 300R $50 AR
Total: $898 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Team DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $92.
- There is an R9 270X 2GB for $130 AR and an R9 280X 3GB for $210 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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05/10/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK combo $340 AR
Klevv (Hynix) DDR3 1600 8GB $57
ASUS R9 290X 4GB $270 AR AP
Crucial BX100 250GB $100
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $47 AP
Samsung DVD Burner $13 AP
Antec Earthwatts 650W Platinum $70 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $957 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Team DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $220 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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05/03/2015 update:
i5 4690K $215 AP
ASRock Z97 Pro4 $90 AR
Klevv (Hynix) DDR3 1600 8GB $55
Sapphire R9 290X 4GB $270 AR AP
Crucial BX100 250GB $100
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
LG DVD Burner $13 AP
Rosewill HIVE 650W $60 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $915 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Crucial DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $105.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $160 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $230 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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04/26/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $325 AR
Klevv (Hynix) DDR3 1600 8GB $55
ASUS R9 290X 4GB $280 AR
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB $105
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
Lite-ON DVD Burner $13 AP
XFX TS Gold 650W $70 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $960 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100 AP.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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04/19/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $335 AR
Klevv (Hynix) DDR3 1600 8GB $50
PowerColor R9 290X 4GB $290 AR
Crucial BX100 250GB $96
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
Samsung DVD Burner $13 AP
XFX TS Gold 650W $70 AR
Corsair 200R $50 AR
Total: $956 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $105 AP.
- There is an R9 280 3GB for $150 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $240 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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04/12/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $350
G.Skill DDR3 1600 8GB $53 AP
XFX R9 290X 4GB $280 AR AP
OCZ ARC 100 240GB $80 AR
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $52
ASUS DVD Burner $17 AP
XFX TS Gold 650W $70 AR
Corsair 200R $60
Total: $962 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $96 AP.
- There is an R9 270X 2GB for $140 AR AP and an R9 280 3GB for $160 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Optima for $23 AR
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04/05/2015 update:
i5 4690K + GA-Z97X-SLI combo $355
Team DDR3 1600 8GB $53
Zotac GTX 970 4GB $310
OCZ ARC 100 240GB $80 AR
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $51
Lite-ON DVD Burner $13 AP
Seasonic X-650 $75 AR AP
Corsair 200R $50 AR
Total: $987 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this Mushkin DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100.
- There is an R9 270X 2GB for $140 AR and an R9 280X 3GB for $190 AR AP if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Performa for $33 AR
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03/29/2015 update:
i5 4690K $224 AP
ASRock Z97 Killer $90 AR
Team DDR3 1600 8GB $56
XFX R9 290X 4GB $290 AR AP
Crucial BX100 250GB $93
Seagate 7200RPM 1TB $51
Lite-ON DVD Burner $15
XFX TS 650W $75 AR
NZXT H230 $50 AR
Total: $944 AR AP
- For multi-tasking and productivity applications, you might want to also upgrade to this G.Skill DDR3 1600 16GB kit for $100.
- There is an R9 280X 3GB for $170 AR and an R9 290 4GB for $250 AR if you want to spend less but still get good gaming performance.
- If you intend to OC (the system is capable) grab an aftermarket HSF like the Zalman CNPS10X Performa for $23 AR
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