Can You Look Over My Gaming Desktop PC Build?

Rousarino

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Jul 23, 2013
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Can you give me tips/ help me figure out what to change on this build that I'm working out? I'm trying to get the best build that I can for around 1,200 dollars. I don't mind going a little bit over though.

LINK: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Zeblikin/saved/2coQ

Keep In Mind:

* Processor speed is very important for me


* I don't need an OS or keyboard

* PLEASE look at my monitor choice.... I need to know if that's ideal for gaming.


If you have any changes that you think I should make, make sure you tell me everything!! I won't take any offense at all if you tell me that the build sucks. I also don't care how anything "looks" I just want something that will impress me performance wise.

Thank You!
 
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OK so dropped down to I5, unless you plan on video editing or that sort of thing?
Added faster RAM(2 chips are better than one) and a cheaper but equally fast HD7970.

WHY the test bench chassis?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1tqEm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1tqEm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1tqEm/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACFZ13 36.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($62.05 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM...
OK so dropped down to I5, unless you plan on video editing or that sort of thing?
Added faster RAM(2 chips are better than one) and a cheaper but equally fast HD7970.

WHY the test bench chassis?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1tqEm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1tqEm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1tqEm/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling ACFZ13 36.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($62.05 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($312.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC Alpha-DB6 ATX Test Bench Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech M510 Wireless Laser Mouse ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1100.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-18 15:37 EDT-0400)
 
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