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Jack Revenant

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Looks like a pretty good build. This could save you a bit without losing anything, and while getting slightly higher-quality parts:http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YLWU
Not sure if you needed the wireless adapter and blueray player, so I left them be. If you don't need them, I would cut them, however.
 
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Thanks for the suggestions. Was thinking about getting the GHz edition earlier lol. Are XFX power supplies reliable? I know there is kind of a stigma out there that Corsair is the best in PS. I'm not too familiar with how resolution affects games but one 7970 should be able to destroy any game for a few years at 1080p right? Basically just wondering how future proof this system is.
 
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Actually, I didn't. That mobo comes with 8 GB of free Crucial low profile 1600mhz RAM. I've been saying that under the link in every thread I've suggested it in, and decided to leave it out this time to see if people would notice on their own.



Actually, Corsair is closer to second place. SeaSonic is the top of the top for PSUs, and all of XFX's PSUs are made by SeaSonic.

One 7970 can destroy games at present, but if you want max settings, you're going to need to to add another 7970 in the relatively near future (6-18 months, I would say).

Edit: If you want max settings on everything, that is. You're going to be high-max for quite a while to come. I use dual 7970s myself, but that's because I was in the grips of a bout of "must max Crysis 3" when I designed my rig.
 
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Next gen cpu cant be compared to the architecture of pc's, those 8 cores are very weak, i5-3570k will have no problems to manage multi-core applications, especially when overcloked.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.00 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($130.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vertex 4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Fortress 750W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($159.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($67.00 @ Mechanical Keyboards)
Mouse: Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse ($50.38 @ Amazon)
Total: $1916.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-21 06:42 EDT-0400)
 
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Why would you put only one 7950 with a set of three monitors? At this price range, you could easily upgrade that to a 7970, or a pair of 7950s. Heck, a pair of 7970s, even.

Edit: I agree about the CPU, however.
 
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He is, but if you were going by his intended screen count, you'd have stuck on two. I assumed (incorrectly, it seems) that you were bumping it up for 5760x1080p.
Why go for low-mid when you can max? He has the money to max games and a mind to spend it. Heck, a single 7950 won't even max everything at 1080p anymore, without an overclock.
 
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I'm not really sure how to respond to the premise that maxing games is stupid. I suppose I'll settle with "I strongly disagree, and consider the idea of spending in excess of $1,100 without maxing current titles somewhat confusing".
 
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