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Domiko

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I'm first time trying to build my own computer. It's going to be mainly for gaming. I need help choosing the right components. My budget is around 1500$-2000$.

I was thinking CPU: Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4 GHz and GPU: Gigabyte GV-N670OC-2GD NVIDIA GeForce GTX670 2048 MB. I have no idea which motherboard should i get and need guidance for other parts too.

I'm still learning and hope that someone can help me out, thanks
 
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The build you listed looks great. The difference between a full tower and a mid tower is that a full tower is a bigger, thus letting you put more things in it. A regular mid-tower should allow you too SLI/crossfire, so either is a fine choice.
Your build and n3cw4arr1or's are basically the same thing, so there's no big change to make to your build.
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NZxa
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NZxa/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NZxa/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($389.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1206.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-02 17:05 EDT-0400)

Mouse/KB/Monitor add another $200
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/NZwV
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/NZwV/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/NZwV/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£173.17 @ Amazon UK)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£103.46 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£44.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£50.00 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£75.29 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (£309.98 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case (£65.99 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£86.23 @ Amazon UK)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer (£11.13 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £920.23
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-02 22:10 BST+0100)

same thing minus OS in EU prices.
 
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Domiko

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Looks good. I'm going to replace DVD drive for Asus BC-12B1ST Blu-ray Combo 12X Black Sata. Going to watch Blu-ray movies aswell. Do i need bigger PSU if i'm going to SLI or Crossfire in future?
 
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realchaos

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£153.20 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£68.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£44.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£55.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£104.70 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (£343.40 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case (£82.45 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£127.59 @ Ebuyer)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer (£45.29 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1024.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-02 22:36 BST+0100)

i5-3470 with a h77 since you're not overclocking.
8gb of ram is plenty for gaming.
Western digital is probably the best HDD brand.
Samsung 840 pro for fast boot times
7970 ghz edition, pre-oc'd with lots of headroom and Vapor-X heatsink to keep things cool.
Corsair 400r for a slick clean look with plenty of cable management options.
850w psu is big enough for crossfire and still have 100-200w of headroom.
Blu-ray reader for movies.

 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor (£153.20 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£68.00 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£44.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£55.00 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£104.70 @ Aria PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card (£343.40 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case (£82.45 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional Gold 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£127.59 @ Ebuyer)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer (£45.29 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1024.61
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-02 22:36 BST+0100)

i5-3470 with a h77 since you're not overclocking.
8gb of ram is plenty for gaming.
Western digital is probably the best HDD brand.
Samsung 840 pro for fast boot times
7970 ghz edition, pre-oc'd with lots of headroom and Vapor-X heatsink to keep things cool.
Corsair 400r for a slick clean look with plenty of cable management options.
850w psu is big enough for crossfire and still have 100-200w of headroom.
Blu-ray reader for movies.

 
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Domiko

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I came up with this setup from my local shop. i already have SSD Corsair Force Series 3 240 GB Solid State Drive so i don't need that for my budget

Antec Eleven Hundred ATX-case 121,90€
Intel Core i5 3570K 3.4 GHz 235,90€
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 35,90€
ASRock Z77 Extreme4 132,90€
Gigabyte Radeon HD7970 3 GB GDDR5 Ghz Edition 441,90€
Corsair Vengeance 8 GB Kit PC3-12800, 1600MHz, 2x240 DIMM 8 GB Kit(2x4096 MB) 66,90€
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1 TB SATA III 8.9ms 7200rpm 7200rpm / 32MB 78,90€
Corsair Professional Series Gold AX850 - power supply - 850 watt 188,90€
Asus BC-12B1ST Blu-ray Combo 12X Black Sata 71,90€

Total 1375,1€
 
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The only other "significant" option would be to do a crossfire. And you will need a 750w psu.

PCPartPicker part list: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/O9z5
Price breakdown by merchant: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/O9z5/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/O9z5/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor (£167.99 @ Aria PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard (£103.46 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory (£44.98 @ Amazon UK)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£50.00 @ Ebuyer)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk (£75.29 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) (£309.98 @ Amazon UK)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) (£309.98 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case (£65.99 @ Aria PC)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply (£89.98 @ Dabs)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer (£45.29 @ CCL Computers)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) (£68.35 @ CCL Computers)
Total: £1331.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-03 15:05 BST+0100)
 
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Domiko

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Maybe i start with one HD 7970 and upgrade later if needed. I'm wondering about case and i see that Antec Eleven Hundred is full tower. So what is the difference between Mid Tower and Full Tower? That's my only concern atm, otherwise that setup looks great
 
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realchaos

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The build you listed looks great. The difference between a full tower and a mid tower is that a full tower is a bigger, thus letting you put more things in it. A regular mid-tower should allow you too SLI/crossfire, so either is a fine choice.
Your build and n3cw4arr1or's are basically the same thing, so there's no big change to make to your build.
 
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Domiko

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Thanks for all the help. I went with my build, but changed the case for Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case. It looks cool and is highly recommended. Sadly it will take up to 4 weeks for all the parts to come and maybe need some help with the building :)
 
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