$1200 gaming build need some advice

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jackoblades

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I have 1200 to spend on a new gaming rig and need some suggestions on pieces. Any help is very appreciated i will also be using windows 7 with it,
 
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icypyro

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($55.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.19 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($418.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE82 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.47 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1199.50
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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rtwonmac

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A gtx 680 really? the hd7970 blows it right out the water and is cheaper
 
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ksham

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A few questions:
1. $1200 in USD? CAD? AUD?
2. Do you plan to overclock?
3. Do you need a monitor? keyboard? mouse? speakers?
4. Do you need a wireless card for wireless Internet access?
5. Are you restricted to any vendors? In other words, are there specific vendors that you would like to buy products from?
 
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icypyro

icypyro

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Sorry this was a build someone wanted with Intel/Nvidia only. Updated to Asus DirectCU II 7970.
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1196.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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jackoblades

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@ksham your Gigabyte Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card is cheaper and has less eggs then the other
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 680 2GB Video Card is their a reason the one you picked was better
 
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ksham

ksham

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The Radeon HD 7970 is inferior to the GTX 680 by about 5%, which is hardly noticeable. Another good option is the Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 OC version. It is factory overclocked so it could be useful given that you most likely don't plan to overclock it yourself.
 
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rtwonmac

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Nov 27, 2012
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($220.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Low Voltage Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($359.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 660W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($148.54 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1147.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-13 10:55 EDT-0400)


plus the operating system total: $1247,44
the extra 47$ are really worth it, you could go with a inferior quality PSU but don't go to low in prices
 
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