Can you decrease this build from $1,750 - $1,500 without killing the machine?

[taybox]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/yvPZWZ

budget $1,500 - this build is $1,750

only for wow - WOD

[Remilia]

Changed MoBo.
Changed to a less overrated monitor.
Reduced the space for the SSD and to another reliable one.
Can change the CPU cooler to CM Hyper 212 EVO to save a bit of money if you want. It's not great but price per performance is good.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($62.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N600PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($73.35 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1504.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 18:57 EDT-0400

[CandyFresh]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.99 @ 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) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.36 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($73.35 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1644.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 19:08 EDT-0400

Altered the CPU cooler - just as good & will look nice through case side panel, Z97 motherboard recommended (instead of your Z87), SDD + HDD combo (do you really need 500GB SSD?), non-EVGA 970 (heard about an issue with EVGA heat pipes not making proper contact with GPU (on latest linustechtips WAN show), alternate PSU might save few USD. Rest left unchanged esp. case + monitor as quite a personal preference thing.

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 62205ANHMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.05 @ Mwave)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($86.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: ROCCAT Kova+ Wired Optical Mouse ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1538.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 19:29 EDT-0400

- Changed to Z97 mobo, with good sould.
- A decent cheap cpu cooler
- As good psu but cheaper
- Better ram.
- Better wireless adapter, intel seems to be the best on it
- Swapped keyboard switches, so unless you are sure about the blue one, and a better mouse at the price imo.

[taybox]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Shadow Rock 2 87.0 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell P2414H 60Hz 23.8" Monitor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 62205ANHMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($36.05 @ Mwave)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($86.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: ROCCAT Kova+ Wired Optical Mouse ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1538.17
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-27 19:29 EDT-0400

- Changed to Z97 mobo, with good sould.
- A decent cheap cpu cooler
- As good psu but cheaper
- Better ram.
- Better wireless adapter, intel seems to be the best on it
- Swapped keyboard switches, so unless you are sure about the blue one, and a better mouse at the price imo.

If I get a build similar to what you guys are suggesting, it should be able to run wow on ultra right?

Also, first time building. Will it be pretty tough to do? Will they include all the wiring and screws needed to put this together? I'm excited to try it

[Arbiter]

If I get a build similar to what you guys are suggesting, it should be able to run wow on ultra right?

Also, first time building. Will it be pretty tough to do? Will they include all the wiring and screws needed to put this together? I'm excited to try it

It will run most of all games on Ultra, not just WoW. Learn to overclock the CPU to achieve even more performance in games like WoW. If it was me I would personally take Kost's build. Only downside is you don't have your storage drive, but $50 more and you could grab a 1TB WD Blue drive.

You just need whatever parts they send you and a screw driver to be honest. They usually don't come with those. Just be sure to watch some videos while you wait and look over the instructions when you get them. You'll be fine.

If you have no intention of playing anything but WoW ever...you don't need a 970. You'll never take advantage of that card. Could save some money by dropping down to a 270X or something to be honest. If you can afford the 970 and think you might expand your gaming library then go for it. It's worth it.

[taybox]

It will run most of all games on Ultra, not just WoW. Learn to overclock the CPU to achieve even more performance in games like WoW. If it was me I would personally take Kost's build. Only downside is you don't have your storage drive, but $50 more and you could grab a 1TB WD Blue drive.

You just need whatever parts they send you and a screw driver to be honest. They usually don't come with those. Just be sure to watch some videos while you wait and look over the instructions when you get them. You'll be fine.

If you have no intention of playing anything but WoW ever...you don't need a 970. You'll never take advantage of that card. Could save some money by dropping down to a 270X or something to be honest. If you can afford the 970 and think you might expand your gaming library then go for it. It's worth it.

is a 550 w power supply sufficient enough for the 970 4gb graphics?

[fixx]

is a 550 w power supply sufficient enough for the 970 4gb graphics?

Yes. Intel Haswell CPU + 970 at factory clocks uses about 250W. 550W is enough to overclock both and leave over 100W headroom.

[Rixis]

Yes.

[taybox]

is my dell monitor sufficient? or is there something better to get around 24". im not sure what specs to look at besides resolution.

[Deleted]

Which monitor you already got exactly?

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You got another thread open at the same time. I would suggest closing that other one.

[cncrules45]

If you're spending $1500 on a PC, especially when WoW is a primary focus, dual-monitors are awesome. If you have the desk space for them, I would absolutely recommend that as an option.

[taybox]

If you're spending $1500 on a PC, especially when WoW is a primary focus, dual-monitors are awesome. If you have the desk space for them, I would absolutely recommend that as an option.

what good is dual monitors? i dont think id like a huge split in the screen?

i think i may upgrade a tad and go with this monitor.


Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor
$269.99

[Varabently]

what good is dual monitors? i dont think id like a huge split in the screen?

its some dell that linked in the top. 23"

I think what you do is use one screen for the game and the other for whatever you want. You can keep wowhead up, run Netflix, watch Twitch or whatever.

Not sure if makes sense to literally use two screens for one game. Now if you had FOUR screens....now we've got a stew goin, baby.

[Low Hanging Fruit]

what good is dual monitors? i dont think id like a huge split in the screen?

its some dell that linked in the top. 23"

I love when I am playing WoW to have a movie playing on the other screen. Or my music player / websites for browsing. I cannot say I play playing WoW on duel screens (I can) but doesn't give much advantage. Two screens is something that if you ever go it though.. likely will never go back. So nice to have.

[taybox]

i didnt think of that! I bet that would be fun, you would never have to tab out!

[Remilia]

what good is dual monitors? i dont think id like a huge split in the screen?

i think i may upgrade a tad and go with this monitor.


Asus MX279H 27.0" Monitor
$269.99

At that price point I'd get Dell U2414H.

[OnlineSamantha]

Two screens are for casuals. Three screens is where it's at.