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Building my first gaming pc and would like some advice or comments on my build.

  • Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 Quad-Core Desktop Processor
    ASUS P8Z77-V LK ATX Intel Motherboard with UEFI BIOS
    SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC128B/WW 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) CORSAIR Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1866 Desktop Memory Model

    • MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST N650ti-2GD5/OC BE Video Card
      Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition CO-9050008-WW Twin Pack

      • ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
      High Static Pressure Case Fan

      • CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready

        • CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i Water Cooler
        COOLER MASTER CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced SGC-2100-KWN3 Midnight Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window

        • Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit (Full Version).Im trying to save a few bucks by building it myself,am looking to build higher mid-range gaming pc.Will be mainly be used for gaming purposes.Thanks for any advice or comments.
 
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jinayhvora
why go for older-gen components when u can afford the latest

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte...
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jinayhvora

jinayhvora

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why go for older-gen components when u can afford the latest

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $1127.81
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-10 14:43 EDT-0400)
 
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Sn1992-1361850

Sn1992-1361850

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4670k/Z87 EXTREME 4/8GB VENEGEANCE PRO/2X GTX 760



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($78.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ Fatal1ty 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($55.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1199.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-10 14:47 EDT-0400)
 
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Sn1992-1361850

Sn1992-1361850

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u will be surprised to look at the performance u get out of gtx 760sli would be greater than a 1000$ GTX TITAN



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