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I am planning on building my first computer i am open to suggestion but for sure i am wanting it to be a high end gaming desktop I prefer windows 7 OS I would like it to play games on max/ultra settings -thanks
 
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Case - $250 - Enthoo Primo http://www.phanteks.com/#&panel1-1&panel2-1 (US Release Date September 3)
PSU - $130 - Corsair HX850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011

MoBo - $300 - Asus Maximus VI Formula http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132038
CPU - $340 - Intel Core i5-4770k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901

RAM - $140 - (2 x 8GB) Muskin CAS 9 DDR3-1866 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226382

Open Loop Cooler - $130 - Coolermaster 240L Prestige http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103184

GFX - $480 - MSI Gaming N770 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 770...
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Case - $250 - Enthoo Primo http://www.phanteks.com/#&panel1-1&panel2-1 (US Release Date September 3)
PSU - $130 - Corsair HX850 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139011

MoBo - $300 - Asus Maximus VI Formula http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813132038
CPU - $340 - Intel Core i5-4770k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116901

RAM - $140 - (2 x 8GB) Muskin CAS 9 DDR3-1866 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226382

Open Loop Cooler - $130 - Coolermaster 240L Prestige http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103184

GFX - $480 - MSI Gaming N770 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127747
GFX $480 MSI Gaming N770 TF 2GD5/OC GeForce GTX 770 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127747

HD - $135 Seaagte 7200.14 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148844
SSD - $135 - Samsung 840 Pro 128GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192

DVD Writer - $58 - Asus Blue Ray Player / DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135247

OS - $140 - Win 7-64 Pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116992

Monitor - $280 ASUS VG248QE Black 23" 144 Hz Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236313

-Add two more monitors for extreme 144HZ gaming and 3D Surround

$2,998 Total .... $3,558 w/ 3 screens

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-144 Hz Gaming for smoothest frame rates
-Case has 15 fan mounts and room for 5 radiators .... up to 4 x 140 or 3 x 140 ...a work of art
-10.0 performance rating PSU by jonnyguru
-Don't need the 4770k but is higher clocked so why not, you have the budget
-Open loop cooler will allow you to expand loop to include MoBo WC connectors
See it used here http://rog.asus.com/forum/showthread.php?33364-Maximus-VI-Formula-Show-Casemod-MbK
-Phanteks PH-TC14-PEwould be cooler of choice if ya don't like liquid.
http://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/phanteks_ph_tc14pe_cpu_cooler_review,14.html
Or could move up to full loops
-Faster 1866 memory ...or do Corsair 2133 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233542
-Many options on the SSD ... went with minimum ...decide when ya pick ya other option
-Blue Ray Player for movies
-MSI 770s not really 1st choice....would prefer Asus Poseidon cards but release date September...could also use EVGA Hydrocopper w/ cooling loop
 
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler ($73.00 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-WS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($284.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($649.99 @ Adorama)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Cooler Master V1000 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Dell U3014 60Hz 30.0" Monitor ($1159.48 @ Newegg)
Total: $3987.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Everything you need for ultimate gaming

4770K for futureproof gaming
NH-C14 for water cooling class air cooling at near silent noise
Asus Work Station class motherboard with PLEX chip for full PCI-E 3.0 X 16 speed for BOTH video cards.
Just two RAM sticks without heat spreaders so you can add more RAM later and are low enough to fit any cooler. 16GB is needed for you can set up your Samsung 840 EVO with a 1GB RAM disk for 1000MB write speed.
A massive Samsung 840 EVO 1TB SSD. This is the fastest SSD out there, especially with the included software that will grab 1GB of RAM and make your system scream. Plenty big for all your games, OS, Office, etc.
Two top quality GTX 770 overclocked to 1.15GHz with 4GB RAM. Will keep your monitor fast and smooth.
The case is a beauty. Change if desired, but make sure if you choose another one it has room for two side fans to keep the video cards icy.
Cooler Master has a new line of top quality power supplies made by Seasonic's supplier. Their V series. And they have the best cooling fan in the industry.
Windows 7 per request, though I'd recommend Win 8.
Wondrous Dell 30 inch 2560X1600 display. There's no going back after using one if these. I have one at home and one at the office.
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige 60.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($438.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ ZX 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1542.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 20:11 EDT-0400)

If you want to spend the money you can. The above build is really good, although I'd swap a couple of parts if I were to use 4000 dollars. This one will allow you to play at 1080p on Ultra detail level though for a lot less.
 
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Very nice adding these extra comments. But you would need at least 4GB VRAM with three screens. And the 144 Hz screens would be wasted in this context. Not even SLI Titans could drive three screens much faster than 60 Hz with eye candy and AA.
 
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The MSI's are 4GB cards

I was looking to reduce motion blur via light boost and avoid this:

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u3014.htm

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While these pixel response tests show the U3014 to have reasonably fast transitions and fairly low levels of motion blur, there is something else going on as well here which can't be picked out by the camera. All of these other TN Film models are running at 120Hz (or higher) refresh rates, which allows for improved 120fps+ frame rates and the support of 3D stereoscopic content as well. This can really help improve smoothness and the overall gaming experience so these screens still have the edge when it comes to fast gaming. From a pixel response point of view the U3014 performed well, although the overshoot in certain transitions was severe. There are some other areas you still need to think about when it comes to high end gaming. It couldn't keep up with the very fast TN Film models with 120Hz support and certainly not with models using LightBoost systems for reducing perceived motion blur.
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I'd sorta in the middle on the 1 versus 3 screen thing which is why I left the choice.... I have an Ultrasharp monitor here BTW, so speaking from 1st hand experience..... my son uses it for photo editing (minor in college in photography) ... but he uses the 120 Hz Asus in next room for gaming.

I may geta 30" for my next system..... but not until I can get 144 Hz
 
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I see a few I like, what about pre built ones? Seeing those prices written out makes me wonder, if the actual building expertise required are beyond my current skill level? I don't want to end up with a $4000 paperweight, if I mess it up o_O lol
 
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Nah, build it yourself. If you were to buy the pc I listed at a boutique, it would cost you roughly 400 dollars more. Watch a couple of videos on youtube and you'll do fine. It's not hard at all. If you have issues while building it, hop onto the forums and ask questions.
 
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Prebuilt look to pay about 20+ % more. If you have a computer nerd friend or computer shop they could help/ Also, just spend an afternoon on youtube, they have videos on making computers and installing all the stuff.
 
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Where do ya live ? (send a PM)

Ya welcome to visit my dining room table..... when the kids are home from college on weekends, we knock off a build or two :)

 
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I'm also currently enrolled in college course for computer building. I will save all these builds for future reference, when i'm further along thank you everyone who answered.

I will be sure to check youtube or ask a nerdy friend :p
 
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Extreme ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($373.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($399.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($250.52 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($250.52 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($250.52 @ Amazon)
Total: $3626.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 20:41 EDT-0400)

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H220 55.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($150.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte G1.SNIPER 5 EATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($379.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($178.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($613.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($613.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower Case ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Dell U3014 60Hz 30.0" Monitor ($1159.48 @ Newegg)
Total: $3983.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 20:48 EDT-0400)

Both these builds have some of the best parts available. They will perform great and both have a thorough color scheme.


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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Thermaltake Water 2.0 Extreme 81.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ Vector Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair C70 Arctic White (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($82.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($553.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2274.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 21:03 EDT-0400)

A solid build at a (more) reasonable price.
 
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