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smithben1983

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About to start a build. looking to keep it around $1200 or less, just looking to do some gaming with it. Let me know if you think there is any parts I should sub out, I got this build from Zared619, he posted it in the budget build. I built the PC I am using now but that was like 6 years ago, WHats the deal with SSD do they make the difference?

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($193.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($193.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1096.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-23 22:20 EDT-0400)
 
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Saved a bit of money with better parts enjoy :)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($63.04 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($56.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $849.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-23 22:33 EDT-0400)
 
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If you want dual go for nvidia GTX 760/770s but buy one card at a time because prices drop fast. If not then the one I posted should suit you fine. Dual GPUs are for games like skyrim with hundreds of mods or multiple monitors.
 
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Thanks tons!
 
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Any tips for a new monitor? Also I am worried about that case seams a few people have had bad luck with the power button and others say it is a bit cheap, think I should worry?
 
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another question for you RazorZ, if you don't mind. After I build this PC I will be giving my current PC to my younger brother. Here is a thread I made some time back about it, think there's anything worth doing to it to make it run a little faster with some games? Not looking to sink a ton of money into it but willing to do whatever if it would really be worth it.
 
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Well what's your budget for the monitor? The case is fine, as long as you follow the instructions... don't be mislead by reviews on newegg. Many people for instance rated a motherboard 1 star just because they didn't know how to connect it properly...


As for your brother's pc you should post a link to it and I can help you out :)
 
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http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/388064-31-worth-saving
Oops here ya go. For a monitor I am thinking $300 tops.
 
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Here's some improvements that can be done to your brother's pc:

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CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($48.96 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.97 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $243.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-24 18:33 EDT-0400)

This should make it pretty decent for gaming and you should game on high settings without a problem with overclocking.

Here are some great monitors:

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Monitor: Asus VG27AH 27.0" Monitor ($284.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VX279Q 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: LG 27EA63V-P 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: LG 27EN43V-B 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VN279Q 27.0" Monitor ($289.95 @ Amazon)
Total: $1364.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-24 18:44 EDT-0400)

 
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Sweet just put in the order for my new rig based on your list, any tips for overclocking. When I tried to do it years back with my current rig it was a bit of work and never got it done.
 
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youtube is a really great place to start
 
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