building own cpu. 1.3k budget!

xiaoboi16

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hi, would like to build my own cpu.

my budget is abt 1.3k, mostly used it for gaming and watching videos.

requires a wireless adapter for my internet. any recommendations? thanks in advance!
 

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Do you need a copy of Windows or already have one on hand?

Are you able to connect cable from router to PC without cutting any common pathway in the room?

Do you need monitor, speaker, peripherals?
 
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Do you need a copy of Windows or already have one on hand?

Are you able to connect cable from router to PC without cutting any common pathway in the room?

Do you need monitor, speaker, peripherals?

i need a copy of windows 7. i would like to connect thru a wireless adapter.. nope, jus a cpu itself.
 

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1.3k ~

i5-4570 + Msi b85m g43 ~ $348
Crucial 8gb ddr3 ~ $90
Wd blue 1tb ~ $78
Plextor m5s 128gb ssd ~ $130
Gigabyte 270x ~ $295
Superflower hx 500 ~ $89
Samsung oem drive ~ $21
Sharkoon t28 ~ $84
Win7 64 oem ~ $115
Tp link 300mbps pci adapter ~ $45

$1295 buy and DIY @ tradepac ask for discount, if not sure how to DIY can bring to gs shop ask him help u assemble @ a fee ~
 

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Hmm 1.3k

Msi b85m g43 + I5-4570 ~ $347
Crucial 8gb 1600mhz ~ $89
WD blue 1tb ~ $76
Plextor m5s 128gb ~ $128
Powercolor r9 280x 3gb ~ $404
Superflower hx500 500w 80+ gold psu ~ $88
CM 311 ~ $51
Samsung ODD ~ $21
Windows 7 home premium 64bit OEM ~ $115

Total ~ $1319 buy at tradepac. Diy. Ask for discounts.
 

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CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4440 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $318
RAM: G.Skill NT DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $91
GPU: MSI GTX 670 2GB Power Edition OC @ $379
SSD: Plextor M5S 128GB @ $135
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $82
ODD: Lite-On 24X CD/DVD Writer [Retail] @ $25
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Sharkoon V3 [Blue] @ $59
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $120
WIFI: TP-Link TL-WN722N 150 Mbps [Wireless-N] @ $26

Total: $1324

Assembly: $10

Buy and Build from PC Themes, #04-15.
Most trustworthy for first-timers.
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CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-3350P + ASRock P75 Pro3 @ $289
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 4GB X2 @ $90
GPU: PowerColor R9-280X 3GB @ $404
SSD: Plextor M5S 128GB @ $127
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $76
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: Super Flower Golden Green HX-500 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $88
CASE: Sharkoon T28 [Red] @ $86
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $115
WIFI: TP-Link TL-WN722N 150 Mbps [Wireless-N] @ $26

Total: $1322

Buy and Build from Tradepac, #05-19.
Most value for those willing to take chances at bargaining.
 
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