Help!! New Gaming PC Build under $2000

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Approximate Purchase Date: Next 2-3 weeks
Budget Range: Under $2000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Video Editing, Casual use
Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes
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Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Pc Case Gear

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Parts Preferences: Intel CPUs, nVidia Graphics
Overclocking: Mabye - Is it worth it?

SLI or Crossfire: Mabye later when I get some money



Additional Comments: I just need a computer that will last me a while. I want it to be able to run 99% of games at ultra with a high FPS. Mabye purchase an SSD later.

Why Are You Upgrading: Old computer very old and cannot run anything


CPU: Intel Core i5 3570k - $239

CPU Cooler: CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO CPU Cooler - $35

Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-V LK Motherboard - $149

Memory/Ram: Corsair Vengeance CML16GX3M2A1600C10 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 - $125

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB - $99

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 2GB Super Overclock - $555

Case:
Thermaltake VN700M1W2N Overseer RX-I Case - $135

Power Supply: CoolerMaster Silent Pro Gold 800W

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/BEBS SATA DVDRW Drive OEM


Total Price: $1637 all from PC Case Gear
 
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the components above are ok, but id change the following

-get a SSD like this one
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1436&products_id=21543

-get this case instead. way better build quality
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21166

get this psu instead
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21284

-get this GPU instead. 680s are the worst value you can ever get
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20209

if you want to save a bit more money, this is another option
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21156

id get this motherboard if you want a few more fan connectors.
http://pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_1183&products_id=19990
 
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I would get an ssd, but it pushes my over my budget but mabye later down the line
I really want a case that stands out with LED and looks really beast like the one I had, could you reccomend any other ones?
Definetelly gonna use that PSU, had good experiences with corsair PSUs
I was looking at the 670. Is there much of a performance difference between the 670 and 680? Because if it isnt big, then il just get a 670. Would they run nicely in SLI?
Cheers mate!
 
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On $2K I would seriously get something other than Cooler Master PSU. I also noticed no SSD on the build. You could also drop the 680 for the 670 if you want to add a second GPU down the road.

Try this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($135.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Scorptec)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($72.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($419.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($419.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($129.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($25.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1727.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-22 08:14 EST+1100)

$90 more than the original build. You get a second GPU which puts the performance on par with a GTX 690, and you get a quality SSD on top of that.
 
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Ive changed the coolermaster cpu to a Corsair HX 750 (is that enough?)
I think im going to get a gigabyte 670 overclocked, either this one http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20209
or this one http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21726
Is the performance difference between the 680 and the 670 noticeable? As in is it worth spending extra for the 680 if I can get the same thing for a lower price on the 670. I will definetelly be adding another GPU later down the line.
I like that motherboard you used, i might use it
Cheers Buddy
 
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with the downgrade of the GPu, you can with ease afford the SSD. its totally worth the cost unlike a 670 vs a 680

the performance difference is unnoticeable. you can run them in SLi in the future

heres a good case with red leds. window version costs a bit more
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21747
 
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more vram doesnt help on a 600 series video card. it actually performs worse in some situations.

the other 670s dont perform as well or cost more than the windforce so id stick with it. but if you do want to save some money you can get the galaxy gc 670 instead. its quite a bit cheaper and performs pretty well, just that it runs louder
 
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In SLI mode the dual 670 setup I suggested will perform almost equivalent within a couple of FPS. You really won't notice but you'll easily get over 120 FPS.

The Gigabyte 670 is definitely a solid investment - especially the Windforce 3X. I wish I had got one for my rig. :lol:
 
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Awesome, thanks so much for your help
 
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Awesome
I just realised something
I was looking through the pc case gear site and noticed that there are two 670s
Theres this one - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20209
And then another one - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21458
Whats the difference between them both?
And which one should I get?
Price isnt an issue.
Thanks
 
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I dont know much about temperatures hahahah but I assume thats good
 
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Oh get the 3 fan version for sure.
 
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awesome
thanks
 
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Hang on
So the 2 fan one runs better?
Im confused

 
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