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New Gaming Build: Just Need Some Honest Opinions And Guidance.

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June 24, 2013 3:18:57 PM

Approximate Purchase Date: 2-4 weeks.

Budget Range: $1,500. There is some flexibility on price.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Movies, etc

Are you buying a monitor: Maybe, I have a Sony Bravia HDTV 1080p 52"

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website: newegg.com

Location: Fort Myers, Florida

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Link to build: http://



I do believe my setup is pretty solid, but I have some questions "Below".

I am just trying to figure out a few things from GPU, Monitor possibility, and CPU etc.

I know haswell the newest CPU and from reading the review on tom hardware they really didn't recommend it for the enthusiast, seem more toward the mobile side etc along with needing a new mobo for the new socket. Not saying haswell is bad CPU. I think Ivy Bridge is a solid choice for my needs, but please clear things up if am wrong.



GPU: SLI 660 vs the single 670 I have in my wish list. I know that 660ti have the same bus and memory clock "correct me if am wrong" and that would save $100+ going with just the 660 for sli. Other options?

Monitor: I do have a HDTV as stated above, but I still like some options on monitors, my preference would be good colors, Full HD, good response time. I am considering Duel setup.

Memory: The Reason I went with 16gb was just in case I need to work from home in some occasion in Photoshop, cad etc.

Case options? I like some simple clean design of the current case I have picked, but am open on options on that.


Price again is around $1,500 but its open to flexibility.

Please take the time to explain any changes you have made and why.

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June 24, 2013 3:28:17 PM

heres what i would get
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19Slc

-haswell is about the same price as ivy bridge when you factor in the combo deal. you might as well
-do not buy all the parts at newegg. you just spend more than you need to for "convenience"
-there are no reason to get a caviar black. they dont perform better anyways
-upgraded the SSD
-case is cheaper elsewhere
-a mechanical keyboard and good mouse
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June 24, 2013 3:28:19 PM

heres what i would get
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19Slc

-haswell is about the same price as ivy bridge when you factor in the combo deal. you might as well
-do not buy all the parts at newegg. you just spend more than you need to for "convenience"
-there are no reason to get a caviar black. they dont perform better anyways
-upgraded the SSD
-case is cheaper elsewhere
-a mechanical keyboard and good mouse
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June 24, 2013 3:52:43 PM

Thank you for your input. I have a few questions for you.

Why that ssd choice?

The mobo you picked how is it compared to this one http://

Monitor wise? I would still like some suggestions on that.

TheBigTroll said:
heres what i would get
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19Slc

-haswell is about the same price as ivy bridge when you factor in the combo deal. you might as well
-do not buy all the parts at newegg. you just spend more than you need to for "convenience"
-there are no reason to get a caviar black. they dont perform better anyways
-upgraded the SSD
-case is cheaper elsewhere
-a mechanical keyboard and good mouse
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June 24, 2013 4:10:53 PM

the SSD in bencharmks is slower, but then in real life they are the same. and since it isnt that much more for double capacity, id go for it

the board i chose is superior in every way except for the onboard sound and the internet card.
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June 24, 2013 4:11:06 PM

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19SSF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19SSF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19SSF/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.59 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($404.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($404.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1511.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-24 18:57 EDT-0400)

Here would be my build for the best performance. If you include OS it'll be around 1600 though.

But i think this will definitely give you the most power for price

And yes, i know the CX is not the most reliable PSU. In fact, i've a 100$ much more reliable and better Silencer Mark 3 750W. But that'll be 40$ more in your budget mate.

But just for pure performance, you can't beat SLI 770. Especially when you're only using around 1500$. SLI 770 will be 40-50% more powerful than a titan.
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a b C Monitor
June 24, 2013 4:16:05 PM

the above build does not provide peripherals and the OS. if you want a stripped down full force perfromance machine, he has provided it. otherwise it isnt really balanced out
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June 24, 2013 4:20:40 PM

Yea i know bro, it'll be around another 150$ to get some nice keyboard, mouse, and OS.

I would suggest looking into a Logitech G105 MW3 edition. It's a gaming keyboard for only 26$ because of some stupid COD logo.

Also, looking into some nice anker 8000 DPI mouse for only 40$.

But if you want pure performance that no other PC for this price can beat, you don't go wrong with SLI 770

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June 24, 2013 8:30:53 PM

Ok, Since my budget is flexible you please answer these question "Below". I greatly appreciate all of the help, am not trying to be spoon feed, but my goal here is to better educate myself. Am also just trying to get a better visual of prices that way I can pick and choose some more things.

Is there perhaps sound card & speaker set your recommend.? or is not worth it? or just get better speakers?

Internet card use that mobo one or get a separate better network card?

Also should I still use my HDTV or get a monitor? I still would like a monitor solution. :) 

Could I really benefit going SLI with the graphic card you pick?, Because If I drop the SSD, I could pick up a second 770 and my total would be $1,7469 that going with newegg for now so I know I could save a few more bucks going with pcpart picker to find the lowest price / combos.

CPU cooler would the stock be fine instead for now?

Here what I have, its basically the stuff you picked. besides the case and without a cpu cooler, I do prefer the window case instead. http://


TheBigTroll said:
the SSD in bencharmks is slower, but then in real life they are the same. and since it isnt that much more for double capacity, id go for it

the board i chose is superior in every way except for the onboard sound and the internet card.
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June 24, 2013 8:34:33 PM

Thank you for your suggestion.

opponentmule2 said:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19SSF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19SSF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/19SSF/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.59 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($404.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($404.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1511.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-24 18:57 EDT-0400)

Here would be my build for the best performance. If you include OS it'll be around 1600 though.

But i think this will definitely give you the most power for price

And yes, i know the CX is not the most reliable PSU. In fact, i've a 100$ much more reliable and better Silencer Mark 3 750W. But that'll be 40$ more in your budget mate.

But just for pure performance, you can't beat SLI 770. Especially when you're only using around 1500$. SLI 770 will be 40-50% more powerful than a titan.


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a b C Monitor
June 25, 2013 3:34:16 AM

mrmarcdhs said:
Ok, Since my budget is flexible you please answer these question "Below". I greatly appreciate all of the help, am not trying to be spoon feed, but my goal here is to better educate myself. Am also just trying to get a better visual of prices that way I can pick and choose some more things.

Is there perhaps sound card & speaker set your recommend.? or is not worth it? or just get better speakers?

Internet card use that mobo one or get a separate better network card?

Also should I still use my HDTV or get a monitor? I still would like a monitor solution. :) 

Could I really benefit going SLI with the graphic card you pick?, Because If I drop the SSD, I could pick up a second 770 and my total would be $1,7469 that going with newegg for now so I know I could save a few more bucks going with pcpart picker to find the lowest price / combos.

CPU cooler would the stock be fine instead for now?

Here what I have, its basically the stuff you picked. besides the case and without a cpu cooler, I do prefer the window case instead. http://

TheBigTroll said:
the SSD in bencharmks is slower, but then in real life they are the same. and since it isnt that much more for double capacity, id go for it

the board i chose is superior in every way except for the onboard sound and the internet card.


both boards have onboard sound. just that the MSI one is slightly better

both boards have internet built in. just that the MSI one is slightly better

first of all you dont even need 770 SLI configurations for 1080p gaming for the most part. spend that money on a SSD before you get another card. it makes a much bigger difference

get a CPU cooler NOW.
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a b C Monitor
June 25, 2013 3:35:43 AM

also, remember that everything is cheaper when you buy separately. you can easily save 60 bucks by doing so
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June 25, 2013 5:05:18 AM

TheBigTroll said:
also, remember that everything is cheaper when you buy separately. you can easily save 60 bucks by doing so


I will I do have pcpart picker and will use that and then will buy seperately

Ok one last clarification when you say your mobo board you picked is superior in every way beside 2 things internet & sound, what makes it a better board for $20 more than this mobo http:// do I really need the some of the features your mobo has? vs the above link.

CPU cooler I do like your selection on that but how about the H80i or a smaller liquid cool one would that be a good pick?

Here what I have to far beside CPU cooler, I did went with the smaller SSD, Am skipping the mechanical keyboard and better mouse for now. http://
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a b C Monitor
June 25, 2013 5:46:46 AM

its mainly the power delivery that is better. it runs cooler, has a higher max output, which in general means that you can overclock with less voltage which means less heat although it highly varies with different chips

liquid coolers are a joke. forget it

id keep the mechanical keyboard. way superior than any membrane keyboard. if you havent tried typing on one, you are missing out
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June 25, 2013 6:33:21 PM

Thank you thebigtroll for your help I truly appreciate it.
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a b C Monitor
June 25, 2013 6:35:29 PM

no problem. since you selected the best answer for this thread, would you like me to close it down?
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June 26, 2013 7:36:51 AM

Yes, I would like that.
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