Best <$1200,- build?

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This system is built around your budget, and gives you the maximum performance for your money. It can play most games on high to ultra settings.

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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($58.65 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V200 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM...

l3lockbuster

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Aug 16, 2013
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I like it, but it comes without OS, ther's another 90 or so bucks. I like the liquid CPU cooler though. I also think i get rid of the expensive blu-ray reader. Beside that, is the mobo in my build to expensive compared to the rest of the build?
 

kirilmatthew

Honorable
Jul 24, 2013
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Made a new build to include windows: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/kirilmatt/saved/2dmU
The MB is way too much. The MB I included in this build is perfect for you. It is a great MB and great for OCing as well.
 

RazerZ

Judicious
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This system is built around your budget, and gives you the maximum performance for your money. It can play most games on high to ultra settings.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($58.65 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V200 Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($304.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Evolution ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1199.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-20 17:05 EDT-0400)

 
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