So apparently some threats on twitter created what is being called the Louisville Purge. There have been some shootings/break-ins, but the highlights so far are a giraffe being released from a zoo and was roaming about the streets and somebody threw a dildo at a car's windshield.

I listened to some of these things on the Louisville police scanner: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/13853

You've outdone yourself this time, America.

http://teamfortress.tv/thread/19453/questions-on-first-build/?page=1#333263

This thread may help you. Scroll to the bottom if you want to see the build I may go with based off of some research and people's suggestions. Not sure if this build is overkill or not but depending on when you do your build I could tell you how this build turns out for me by the beginning of september probably.

edit: Just to clarify, I will prob end up going with Setsul's post (#26) in that thread

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/sys/4608658396.html

Just scrolling through craigslist, not really expecting to see anything that I would really be interested til I saw this.
Any thoughts/concerns? It seems like a really good price for the parts. I don't really care for the case but at the same time I don't know anything about it

Feel free to just +frag this if you think I should try to go for it

Here's the same build on a pcpartpicker list

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI H97I AC Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($41.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 250D Mini ITX Tower Case ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1010.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-14 22:49 EDT-0400

The guy on craigslist is asking $700. Don't know how legit the post is because, well, it's craigslist

If the dipping really bothers you then you could cap it at 120

Dang, I was really hoping it was in Georgia or somewhere closer.

I'm in goldsboro, nc. Kind of a long shot but if anybody is close by and willing to give a ride then I will be forever in your debt.

This vs. BenQ XL2411Z

Which is better?

#26, Only reason I was going to upgrade to a 4690k was so that I wouldn't regret not getting it in case I decided to ever oc in the future. But it's not a top priority so if it's worth saving the money and getting a 4690 instead then I will

I don't know what my exact budget will be, since I won't have the money until the end of the month, but I'm expecting it to be around $900-$950. I was hoping to having enough money left over to buy a 144hz monitor

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Yeah, I had to edit my post and change the merchants from micro center to newegg for the case and the CPU. Unfortunately there isn't a micro center near me :(

Once again, thanks everyone for your help!
I think I have decided what I will go with:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.29 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $699.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-10 00:53 EDT-0400

This is part of a review for the MSI B85-G41:

"Now, let's get to the compatibility. If you think this won't work with Haswell Refresh CPUs without a BIOS update, you're wrong. This seems to be a new batch of these boards which include the updated BIOS. Neither MSI, Intel or Newegg state that. I can confirm it works with the i5 4460, which is a Refresh CPU."

This guy is saying it would work with the i5 4460, so my question is does that mean it would also work with the i5 4690?

I also read about cpu coolers after what you said and came to a conclusion that I shouldn't get one. Thanks!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI B85-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($78.29 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $667.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-09 03:42 EDT-0400

Here's what I have my build looking like so far. Anyone please say something if you feel like one of these parts should be changed!!

And #16, hmm I'll look into that (about the mobo). Thanks

edit// Thinking about replacing the case with: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r

Mainly because of the note that pcpartpicker displayed: "In order to fit, the Asus GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card may require removing drive bays from the NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case. The case only supports video cards up to 230mm in length without removing drive bays, while the video card is 259mm long."

Hmm I may go with the case you suggested

And what about the G43?
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-b85mg43
I'm not sure if there is a huge difference but the reviews on this one seemed good as well. I was just curious if you happened to know which one is better/if this one has any problems

Edit// i just noticed that what I asked about was a micro... Which some people said to avoid. So what you mentioned may be better

#12 thanks for the info on the psu. I will probably do as you said and go back to what I started with.

As far as a case goes, I'm not really concerned with looks. I just wanted to go as cheap as possible without causing any problems with airflow, cable management, etc.

And I did see your recommendation on that motherboard springrolls, but looking at others' posts they seem to think it is not a good idea to go with a micro atx and that I should go with a better motherboard

And thank you for your suggestions! :)

edit: I may go back to the 500 watt psu since you said that will be all I need. I would like to see what you have in mind for a cheaper build, though.

When I used to play tf2 on my old computer, my fps was unsteady and was usually between 100-140 unless I got into situations (cloaking spies, many explosions, etc.) that caused my fps to drop to sometimes as low as 20-60. I'm not trying to spend a lot of money, I just want to be able to have a high, steady fps that won't noticeably drop when streaming.