Suggestions on parts for my new gaming rig.

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neogamer12345

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Here's the build I came up with:

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i53570k) | $219.98 @ Outlet PC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rr212e20pkr2) | $29.98 @ Outlet PC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z77extreme4) | $124.98 @ Outlet PC
**Memory** | [Corsair XMS 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmx32gx3m4a1333c9) | $249.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sv300s37a120g) | $84.99 @ NCIX US
**Storage** | [Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/toshiba-internal-hard-drive-dt01aca050) | $47.50 @ Outlet PC
**Video Card** | [MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-r78702gd5toc) | $149.99 @ Newegg
**Wireless Network Adapter** | [TP-Link TL-WN725N 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/tp-link-wireless-network-card-tlwn725n) | $8.88 @ Amazon
**Case** | [NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan001bk) | $89.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Cooler Master Silent Pro Gold 1000W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-power-supply-rsa0080gad3us) | $129.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24ns95) | $15.00 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $88.98 @ Outlet PC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1240.25
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-13 20:15 EDT-0400 |

Gonna be playing some BF4, Planetside 2, and Hawken. Will this setup max out all of these games on 1920x1080p?

Any advice, comments, suggestions, etc, are all welcomed!
 
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ajl2011shooter

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The only questions I have are the PSU and the Ram. The PSU Is way over kill unless you are going to run a few really high end GPUs. You could run your system on damn near 1/2 that. I'd look at a high quality 600w or if you think you might SLI or Xfire then get a high quality 850w. The amount of ram is overkill and there is no reason to stick with 1333. Id get less but faster ram. 8gb is enough, 16 more than enough and 32 is silly unless you are doing more than gaming.
 
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Windows 7 Home Premium can only use 16 GB of RAM. If you really want 32 GB of RAM you should upgrade to Windows 7 Professional.

According to AMD you need a 500W or larger PSU for a system with one HD 7870, or a 600W or larger PSU for one with two cards. 1000W is overkill. Get a nice 650W or 750W PSU, it's plenty.
http://www.amd.com/US/PRODUCTS/DESKTOP/GRAPHICS/7000/7870/Pages/radeon-7870.aspx

Will this setup do well in BF4? I think so. In BF3 it does very well. 61 fps is very enjoyable, and lots of monitors can display only 60 anyway.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/5767/capsule-review-sapphires-radeon-hd-7870-overclock-edition/3
 
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Boylemaker23

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I would play aroun with this. Much better build for 20$ more. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Boylemaker23/saved/2Apu

Total: $1260.09
CPU Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core $199.99
CPU Cooler Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM $74.99
Motherboard ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 $144.98
Memory Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 $123.74
Storage Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" SSD $122.99
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM $57.97
Video Card MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB $251.98
Case Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower $79.99
Power Supply Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V $89.99
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $18.49
Operating System Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) $94.98
 
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neogamer12345

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Not really. The performance difference between a 3570k and 4670k isn't worth the $20 more. Ivy bridge overclocks better and could probably match/exceed the performance on the 4670k. I'd perfer the cooling of the H100i aswell, and the GTX760 isn't worth the $100 for the small performance upgrade (Perfer AMD anyway). The 850w PSU is good headroom for some upgrades (and 80 PLUS Gold). I also like Windows 7 more than Windows 8.

 
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