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June 26, 2013 6:29:58 PM

Hello, I'm planning on building a gaming PC, and so far I've decided on the processor, which is going to be an Intel i5 4670k quad core ($259) and the graphics card, a Nvidia Geforce GTX 760 ($289). Now for the graphics card, I also have the GTX 770 in mind ($439), which I would get if the other PC parts I need won't add up too much.

My budget is around $1000 (not including monitor, keyboard, mouse, OS, etc.) and I don't mind if the total cost might be slightly higher (as long as it's worth it).

I'm looking for good and reliable parts/components that would complete my gaming PC (e.g. RAM, motherboard).

Thanks.

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June 26, 2013 6:37:22 PM

Use parts picker. Right now on newegg is Mb and combo deals for the 4000 CPU and 87 cHipset mb.
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June 26, 2013 6:51:52 PM

So that processor you listed is super beefy. Here are some things you might consider:

There's not a lot of evidence that shows that overclocks on processors drastically improves game performance.
In order to overclock, you have to 1) pay extra for an unlocked CPU 2) pay extra for a mobo chipset that supports overclocking (in this case the Z87) 3) Buy an aftermarket cooler.

That typically adds up to between $100 and $200 that you pay just so you can overclock your CPU by 1000Mhz. The in-game difference between a $250 GPU and a $350 GPU is much greater than the difference between an i5 at 3.4Ghz (insert generic Ghz value) and an i5 overclocked to 4.5 Ghz. Or even between an i5 and an i7.

So, my advice for a gaming build (it's different if you, say edit photos or make videos as a job) is to get the cheapest i5/quad core processor that you can find, get an H77/87 chipset motherboard for under $80, use the stock CPU cooler, and divert the rest of the budget to either your monitor(s), a larger SSD boot drive, better peripherals, or the GPU.

As for the rest of the build, check out this Micro ATX Mini Tower setup (assuming you can find an old optical drive to install the OS)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aFGz
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June 27, 2013 4:31:44 AM

drewhoo said:
So that processor you listed is super beefy. Here are some things you might consider:

There's not a lot of evidence that shows that overclocks on processors drastically improves game performance.
In order to overclock, you have to 1) pay extra for an unlocked CPU 2) pay extra for a mobo chipset that supports overclocking (in this case the Z87) 3) Buy an aftermarket cooler.

That typically adds up to between $100 and $200 that you pay just so you can overclock your CPU by 1000Mhz. The in-game difference between a $250 GPU and a $350 GPU is much greater than the difference between an i5 at 3.4Ghz (insert generic Ghz value) and an i5 overclocked to 4.5 Ghz. Or even between an i5 and an i7.

So, my advice for a gaming build (it's different if you, say edit photos or make videos as a job) is to get the cheapest i5/quad core processor that you can find, get an H77/87 chipset motherboard for under $80, use the stock CPU cooler, and divert the rest of the budget to either your monitor(s), a larger SSD boot drive, better peripherals, or the GPU.

As for the rest of the build, check out this Micro ATX Mini Tower setup (assuming you can find an old optical drive to install the OS)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1aFGz


Thanks for the reply, regarding the processor, would an intel i5 3570k be ok?
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June 27, 2013 5:21:35 AM

Yes, I think that any i5 processor that you put in that system will be good. When it comes to i5s and gaming, you really just want to have the four cores versus the two in an i3. You could probably save a little money by getting a non-K version, but if you want to have the option to overclock later, then that is respectable, too.
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June 27, 2013 7:39:53 AM

smorizio said:
Use parts picker. Right now on newegg is Mb and combo deals for the 4000 CPU and 87 cHipset mb.


I was planing on getting them from my local computer store (canadacomputers.ca), but I'll check out part picker anyways.
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June 27, 2013 7:42:28 AM

InfernalSurge said:
smorizio said:
Use parts picker. Right now on newegg is Mb and combo deals for the 4000 CPU and 87 cHipset mb.


I was planing on getting them from my local computer store (canadacomputers.ca), but I'll check out part picker anyways.


Certainly support your local store. I just use part picker as a convenient way to supply all the links/models of the various components. I don't intend to suggest purchasing via that tool, though I know that has produced good outcomes for a lot of folks.
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