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albanianadrian

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Hey everyone,

I'm about to build a gaming PC (I'm a first time PC builder) and wanted to get everyone thoughts on the following build. My original budget was $1500 for everything but I've gone a bit past it.

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO (Amazon $33.24 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER )

Mouse: Corsair Vengance M65 (Amazon $74.98 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ARD5410/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2UWRIL142AZQ0 )

Keyboard Corsair Vengance K70 Mechanical Keyboard (Amazon $109.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CD1FCAC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER )

Memory: Corsair Vengance 8bg (2 sticks x 4gb each) x 2 = [total memory of 16gb] (Amazon $160 for 16gb http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CRSM4I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER )

Motherboard: ASUS ATX DDR3 2600 LGA 1150 (Amazon $299 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EM4SHA0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER )

Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 750 Watt (Amazon $89.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MYFODI/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER )

Hard Drive: WD Blue 1 TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache (Amazon $64.95 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088PUEPK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER )

Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case (Amazon $66.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004351H9G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1TSN35NIS24VZ)

Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6-Inch Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor (Amazon $167.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005BZNDS0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_10?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER )

CPU: Intel Core-i5 3350P Quad-Core Processor 3.1 Ghz 6 MB Cache LGA 1155 (Amazon $178.30 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0093H8NBY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER )

Video Card: Gigabyte AMD Radeon HD 7970 OC 3GB GDDR5 DVI-I/HDMI/2x Mini-Displayport PCI-E 3.0 Graphics Card GV-R797OC-3GD (Amazon $309.99 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00752QYLK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER )

Operating System: Windows 8 System Builder OEM DVD 64-Bit (Amazon $94.99)

TOTAL: $1, 650.19

I realize newegg has some of these parts for cheaper, but I just used Amazon for the convenience of keeping everything in my cart as I adjust it.

I would greatly appreciate everyone's thoughts or advice on this build. This site has been a great resource so far!
 
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g-unit1111
No, ditch that whole build - pretty much everything is wrong. You don't need a motherboard that expensive for a CPU that can't be overclocked. You're just throwing away money there. Buy a CPU that is unlocked, $1500 or more - always get the unlocked CPU. Most modern motherboards will practically overclock for you any more. Also lose the expensive keyboard - you can always get that later. Plus there are ones that are better, for less money like the Gigabyte Osmium.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)...
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Will start with: CPU is 1155 mobo is 1150 the two won't work together, if going the formula mobo, should prob be looking at a 4670K or 4770K, if the CPU is the key factor then look to a good $100 or so 1155 mobo - then let us know what your list is
 
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g-unit1111

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No, ditch that whole build - pretty much everything is wrong. You don't need a motherboard that expensive for a CPU that can't be overclocked. You're just throwing away money there. Buy a CPU that is unlocked, $1500 or more - always get the unlocked CPU. Most modern motherboards will practically overclock for you any more. Also lose the expensive keyboard - you can always get that later. Plus there are ones that are better, for less money like the Gigabyte Osmium.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X60 98.3 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($110.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.88 @ Amazon)
Total: $1500.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-02 18:53 EDT-0400)

With this build:

- Unlocked CPU
- Better cooler
- Motherboard that supports overclocking and SLI
- Better PSU
- Better GPU
- Better, less expensive keyboard

Just get this, it's better. You get $150 left over to add whatever monitor you want.
 
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ddbtkd456

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PLUS ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: AOC E2460SD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($134.67 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65 Wired Laser Mouse ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1443.02
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-02 19:14 EDT-0400)

Much better build for your needs. I hope this helps at least a little bit. Please feel free to contact me about any other questions/concerns you may have in the future. Also please remember to pick your best solution so other people may learn from your thread. Thank you for your time, and have a good day.
 
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albanianadrian

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Thanks for the advice and fast response everyone! Ok, I'm thinking of the following build now:

Mouse: Corsair Vengeance M65
Key: Corsair Vengeance K70
Hard Drive: Samsung 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD128BW 2.5 128GB SATA III
Hard Drive: Seagate barracuda 1tb
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7970 (+3 games)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6 Full-HD LED-Lit LCD Monitor
Case: NZXT Guardian 921 RB ATX Mid Tower, Black
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Plus ATX LGA 1150
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Quad-Core 3.4 GHZ 6 MB Cache
CPU Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler H80i
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast Series TX 750 Watt ATX/EPS
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8gb (2 x 4gb)
Optic Drive: Lite-On iHas 124-04 DVD/CD Writer
 
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TBC1

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Here's a good pc for you -

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.97 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($244.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($244.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($110.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($85.87 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1436.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-05 16:13 EDT-0400)
 
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