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ULX_RED360

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"the difference between i5-3570K and i7-3770K is the hyper-threading only. so for most games these days even the latest ones, it doesnt effect that much. hyper threading comes into effect when you are working with multi-processes. then you will realize the difference."

Hi my name is John
I have not built a new PC for some years now and looking to build one that I can record my game play on he same machine.
I have always liked Invida and Asus, but not sure on the CPU. Will a i5 preform well? Im quoting the above from another thread because it falls in line with my question.

This is what I'm looking at.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WVYZ
 
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ksham

ksham

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Yes; the Intel Core i5-3570K is fine.

If you plan to overclock, get this:

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: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($125.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($445.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($76.49 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1268.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)


If not:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($183.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77-DS3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($125.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition 3GB Video Card ($445.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($76.49 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1173.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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envy14tpe

envy14tpe

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I have the Cooler Master 431 Elite, and the cable management is horrible. The case cost $50, but I was hoping for better cable mgmt. Next time, I'll get a case that has room behind the motherboard for cables and trays that load from side to side rather than facing front to back.

Other than case, the build is awesome. btw, the Extreme 6 was on sale for $5 more than the Extreme 4, so it's worth it at the sale price.'

I like ksham's first build.
 
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envy14tpe

envy14tpe

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Load times aren't faster on SSD (if so then a second faster) so put games on your HDD. Load up your SSD with OS, all programs, and maybe one or two favorite games. But maintain 20% free space.
 
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