this is the current build I've put together...I know I need to make sacrifices, I'm just not sure where...am I wasting any resources? In the end, I suppose I could go without an optical drive...but I'm not sure where else to cut.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor | $219.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $26.99 @ Newegg |
| Motherboard | Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $136.99 @ Newegg |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $94.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $46.76 @ SuperBiiz |
| Video Card | Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card | $339.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Case | Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case | $44.00 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ Newegg |
| Optical Drive | Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer | $12.99 @ Newegg |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $84.60 @ SuperBiiz |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1092.29 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$35.00 | |
| Total | $1057.29 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-20 11:00 EDT-0400 |