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trick069

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Approximate date: By the end of this month

Budget Range: $1000-1500

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Parts to Upgrade: None

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: doesnt matter

Location: Alabama

Parts Preferences: intel cpu, Im partial to the case and keyboard

Overclocking: eventually

SLI or Crossfire: eventually

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Id like to know if I can save a few bucks anywhere besides the case and keyboard. Not sure if I should go for windows 7 or 8

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: want to build my own computer for games

Heres what I came up with so far

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($65.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($72.51 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N600PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS229H-P 21.5" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech G710 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech G9x Wired Laser Mouse ($76.94 @ Adorama)
Total: $1524.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-09 13:59 EDT-0400)
 
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lolplanet

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Def dont need the keyboard and mouse unless youre going super hardcore mode on it

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You can save on the following by purchasing from the M_Center (processor and cpu combo)
* Mobo - Asrock Pro4 ($69.99) saved $65
* O/S - Windows 7 Home ($99)
* PSU - Antec BP550 Plus (69.99) @ newegg (i feel this more than enough for your other components)

The three mentioned is a $135 savings alone. As others mentioned, drop the mice and keyboard and you're talking $320 Clean.

Happy shopping

 
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g-unit1111

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But then you're going with a low end motherboard and a low end power supply. Not really worth it if you ask me. I definitely agree to drop the expensive keyboard and mouse.
 
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trick069

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Any recomendations for a backlit keyboard with macro buttons and a mouse with additional buttons for games?

Also any input as to whether or not I should stick with windows 7 or go with 8?
 
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boulbox

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That microcenter deal is in store only.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.61 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: Kingwin Lazer Platinum 850W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1208.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-09 17:08 EDT-0400)

For monitor, i would go for a IPS one because they look pretty awesome.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs239hp
 
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You sure that's a good power supply recommendation?

And yes I agree - go IPS definitely.
 
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trick069

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I noticed you also included the gtx 670. Would that be a better choice over the saphire 7970? Also id like to connect to the internet over wifi instead of a cable so shouldnt I also get a network adapter like the one I included in my original post? Is the asrock extreme4 not a good choice for overclocking and upgradability?

Thanks everyone for the help
 
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marshallbradley

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7970 will win out big time unless you're at a low resolution like 900p, but even then both cards are such monsters anyway... I'd say the 670 is only worth it over the 7970 if it is noticeably cheaper (unlikely) or you have a reason to prefer nVidia (e.g. CUDA). The EVGA edition is also not really the greatest, Gigabyte's version will easily win out. The Sapphire 7970 is fine though, just nice to have that extra fan with the Gigabyte Windforce X3.

Also 850W is kind of a lot, even though it is a Tier 1 power supply apparently (wouldn't have thought it from Kingwin). Save yourself $30-40 and get something in the more like the Seasonic M12ii 520w.

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trick069

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Ok this is what I came up with based on everyones response. With 7970 it pushed it a little over budget. I kept the same psu and motherboard because ive heard good things for both and dont see any real reason to switch them up.

Still open to any suggestions!

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Crucial M4 64GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($72.51 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($419.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N600PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.98 @ Outlet PC)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Full (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G9x Wired Laser Mouse ($76.94 @ Adorama)
Total: $1583.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-09 23:56 EDT-0400)
 
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I think you're overspending on the power supply a bit. This one will power everything fine, and save you about $30: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093&Tpk=m12ii%20520&IsVirtualParent=1 Is just as reliable and well built (if not more so) than the Corsair HX series.

Also it's really not worth spending $80 on a mouse and losing out on stuff like SSD storage space. You really won't have much space on a 64gb SSD after formatting and the OS is installed. What does the G9x have which something like the excellent G400 doesn't (the G400 is just an updated MX518, probably the most well known/legendary gaming mouse ever): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104577

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its pretty good in terms of pricing for reliability. It is also an OEM of SuperFlower.
http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Kingwin-Lazer-Platinum-850-W-Power-Supply-Review/1527/11
 
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