System build questions.

Taknir

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Sep 4, 2013
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Hello everyone!

I have a good knowledge of computers and components. But I do have some questions about a system I am considering buildings. If anyone could answer and or break down my build for me that would be great. I am probably going to go for a build from Ibuypower.com but through Walmart as I work there and receive a 10% discount. My list of components for this build are:

Case: CoolerMaster HAF 922 Gaming Case(this may change)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119197

Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43(I don't really have the option to pick another board
also hoping to at some point add another gfx)


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130679

CPU/Processor: AMD FX-8350 CPU(I want the 4 ghz 8 core)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284

Ram: 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3 SDRAM Memory Module(subjective)

Harddrive: 120GB SSD+1TB HDD Combo(I want the SSD(for games) and storage)

GFX: NVIDIA GTX 760 2GB GDDR5 Graphics Card(subjective)

Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-Bit Edition(Non-negotiable i hate win 8)

Anyway. My questions are: I have the opportunity to get a GFX NVIDIA GTX 760 with 4gb dedicated VRAM or 16gb system ram. I am trying to figure out which would be the better route to go. A GFX with 4 gb vram and 8 gb system ram or a GFX with 2 gb vram and a system memory of 16 gb?

What I am not sure of is; does the gfx use free system ram to to run itself? Is it beneficial to have more vram on a card and less system ram or more system ram and less vram?

I am trying to build a system that will need limited upgrading over the next 3-5 years. This system is pricing out to $1,216 with extra fans added in and my discount isn't applied yet which is another 120 or so dollars. If I am making mistakes somewhere please tell me. Unfortunately my budget for a system is about $1,200 and that is pushing it.
 

Taknir

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Sep 4, 2013
17
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10,510


I would love to do that but I am limited in what I can choose and what I can't choose. I've priced out all of the components and its cheaper to have someone build it for me with my discounts.