My $1100 Canadian Intel gaming build

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talb1998

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Does this look like a good build? Is there anything I should change?


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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: MSI B85M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($80.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.30 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.50 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($224.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Thermaltake VL800P1W2N (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.00 @ Vuugo)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.79 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX)
Keyboard: Genius 31310053101 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($54.99 @ Memory Express)
Mouse: Corsair Raptor M40 Wired Optical Mouse ($50.21 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1100.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-25 16:20 EDT-0400)
 
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It sort of depends on what you are doing with it. You wrote that it's a CAD build, but you are getting gaming mouse and keyboard plus a powerful graphics card.

RAM. I believe productivity apps need a lot of RAM. You may want to consider getting 2X8GB.

CPU. Agian, productivity apps can use the hyperthreading. If you find yourself sitting there, staring at the screen, waiting for the computer to finish, you may want to go with the I7 4770K. It will be 10% to 30% faster in apps that use the hyperthreading.

Display. Bigger is better. I updated to 30 inch monitors and it is amazing for gaming and for work. Of course these cost about 1,000 bucks. You can get a 27 inch 2560X1440 monitor for around 300 odd dollars now. It would be worth it...
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It sort of depends on what you are doing with it. You wrote that it's a CAD build, but you are getting gaming mouse and keyboard plus a powerful graphics card.

RAM. I believe productivity apps need a lot of RAM. You may want to consider getting 2X8GB.

CPU. Agian, productivity apps can use the hyperthreading. If you find yourself sitting there, staring at the screen, waiting for the computer to finish, you may want to go with the I7 4770K. It will be 10% to 30% faster in apps that use the hyperthreading.

Display. Bigger is better. I updated to 30 inch monitors and it is amazing for gaming and for work. Of course these cost about 1,000 bucks. You can get a 27 inch 2560X1440 monitor for around 300 odd dollars now. It would be worth it.

If CPU speed is of the greatest importance, you can get the ASUS Hero motherboard for $200. It overclocks very well since it is a ROG (Republic of Gamers) class motherboard designed specifically for overclocking. Look for 100 to 200MHz extra speed. Related is getting a better cooler. Something like the Noctua NH-D14 etc. Or even a water cooler but it would have to be a real good one to beat the Noctua, perhaps a Corsair H100i.

As you can see, all these cost some bucks. Just ideas, it's very easy to spend other people's money!
 
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talb1998

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I meant CAD as canadian so I updated the title
 
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Boy, don't I feel stupid!

Of course it's nice to get SSD's and stuff, but for a beginning unit this is fine. A minor problem is the power supply. 550W is enough, pcpartpicker says you need 400W so 550W is plenty. You cannot go SLI with that motherboard so I'd go with a 550W. The 7950 isn't my best idea of a graphics card, but they are so cheap now, a fantastic deal.
 
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