Looking at this new computer with an i7 CPU.

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Buettner

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I was looking for a gaming computer from PCCartPicker and I made this -
http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ I'm asking if this is a good computer for under 700$. I don't really want to go any higher than 675$ but 700$ is what I have for it. I am wondering if I should downgrade the i7 to an i5 or keep it the way It is. I want a mouse and a keyboard but I don't have to get it from here. I also want to do basically this- Play Minecraft, Record Minecraft, and use Skype all at the same time. I also need to be able to watch videos on 1080p. So if i7 can do that why downgrade....
Pls reply as im not very good at making this stuff and tell me if I did good.
 
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gbryan101

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From what you described for your uses, an i5-3570K or such would be fine. Personally, I went with the i7-3770K and rarely find myself using more than a quarter of its capabilities even when gaming. It was sort of a $100 waste.

That, and a good (mechanical) keyboard is worth the money.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $733.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-05 14:30 EDT-0400)
 
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Buettner

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I know its hard to get a good computer under 700$ but I can probably get the 733$ one ONLY if you can guarantee good FPS and good FPS while recording. Because I don't want to buy something and then something happens and I need to upgrade. You know what I mean?
 
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Buettner

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Dude, in game ill usually be playing on Tiny or Short render distance and Fast graphics. That's the way Ive always played and I am just used to it. Does that mean I will get great FPS instead of just good? Oh and how many FPS do you think I will get if you've ever played minecraft.
 
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