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Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: Summer of July

Budget Range: (600-700)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: (Gaming,Watching Movies, surfing the internet, Edit Videos, Picture editing)

Are you buying a monitor: No


Do you need to buy OS: no
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com Amazon.com (Directly from amazon warehouse preferred. Also Any company that is shipping through amazon.))

Location: Ashburn, VA, U.S

Parts Preferences: by brand or type (Intel Processor and Nvidia (May consider Amd but Nvidia is preferred.)

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire:Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: (1600 X 900)

Additional Comments: (e.g.: Cases with window is strongly preferred. Water cooling is also preferred. Must run games like Call of Duty Assassins Creed III Skyrim and things to come. Prefers to also have an ssd but not required. I will be reusing an old HDD with windows 7 installed.)

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (New build because computer is a bit under powered for those games.)
 
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EzioAs

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I've put up some parts for you. I didn't add any storage drive seeing as you'll be using your old HDD, and adding an SSD plus Intel CPU overclocking at this price point is a bit harsh.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($21.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($102.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 1GB Video Card ($146.09 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $600.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-22 22:44 EDT-0400)

If you'd like to have a little bit more GPU horsepower, I would recommend spending a little bit more and get the Sapphire 7870 GHz Ed which is more powerful and also comes with 4 free games. Otherwise, the GTX 650ti Boost is enough for 1600x900 resolution.
 
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I will be doing so in the future. I may be able to but I am a bit far.
 
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Is there a full sized tower that you could reccommend for my price range? Ta
Thanks for your help.
 
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Go to newegg.com and look for "combo deals". You might find a good deal.

You should be able to build a 3570k +Z77 mobo OR a fx-6300 +mobo.

At $600-700 I wouldn't recommend water cooling. Air cooling is much better. If you were to spend more than $1200 then you might want to consider water cooling. Water cooling isn't cheap and at your budget money is better spent elsewhere, such as on your GPU or PSU.

Prices are going to change in July. New i5s are coming out. I'd suggest waiting until July before trying to build a system.
 
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That reminds me.... Is there a released set price for the new cpu coming out? I will be building in july since i have a trip for the whole june. And thanks i might put off water cooling till i get a better rig.
 
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Haswell is coming out next month though release prices on the CPU and motherboard will be more expensive than what you can get with current CPU and Z77 now. No full towers at that budget but maybe something bigger like Corsair 300R/400R or Cooler Master HAF series could fit your budget.
 
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Great. Thanks for the info and I will be checking out those cases tomorrow.
 
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Pricing of the 4670k (replaces the 3570k) should be around $225. Also, the new Haswell CPUs require a new motherboard platform...the 1150. Currently Ivy/Sandy Bridge use 1155. So, make sure you buy a 1150 socket motherboard with the 4670k.

Honestly water cooling seems cool but it is overrated. A $110 water cooler performs the same and louder than a $80 air cooler. Also, with air, now worries of leaking.
 
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