PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $167.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $101.98 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $93.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $69.78 @ OutletPC |
| Storage | Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $89.98 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card | $319.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $87.98 @ OutletPC |
| Monitor | Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor | $137.99 @ Best Buy |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1099.68 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$30.00 | |
| Total | $1069.68 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-05 15:14 EDT-0400 |
Here's the frankenstein between what I had picked out for myself and your suggestions. I loved the attention to detail you put into your build and theme, and am immediately fucking it up by not wanting a red case. Please let me know if I've gone wrong on any of these choices, and then two remaining issues: