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First Time Building Computer ( Need Input)

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November 7, 2013 3:25:19 PM

Hey everyone,

For the past 6 years I have been using the same Dell XPS 720 H2C that I purchased a while ago. The computer was a complete beast at the time but I"m seeing that some of the more demanding games recently have rendered too far behind the latest technology. I have made the decision to attempt to build a custom PC of my own using the resources provided on this website and any information I can extract from friends who have gone through the process themselves. I set my budget for about $1500 figuring that would allow me to build a relatively powerful computer that would last me a good amount of time. Here are the pieces I"ve found thus far and any suggestions on what might work better or where I might be able to skimp on would be much appreciated.


CPU: Intel I7-4770k http://www.microcenter.com/product/413248/Core_i7_4770K...

GPU: Nvidia Geforce 780 GTX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Motherboard: MSI Z87 MPOWER Max
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Case: Corsair Obsidian 650D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

PSU: Corsair HX850 Gold
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

Hard Drive: If funding will allow I'd like the Samsung 840Pro SSD but I"m willing to just put a standard 1TB WD 7200 RPM HD

Optical Drive I'll just use some run of the mill drives, nothing special

Cooling: I really don't know much about what cooling systems are available or how difficult it is to install a system as a first time computer builder.


Well this is what I've managed to come up with being someone who is technologically savvy but who knows nothing about what is available in the custom PC world. I've always just gone with the default prebuilds computers and I think it's time I explore the full potential of building your own rig. All feedback and suggestions are GREATLY appreciated. Thanks everyone!

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November 7, 2013 3:47:48 PM

kristianAA said:
i4 really dont see any point useing i7 for gaming. if i vere you i would buy i5 and spend as lot i cAN COULD ON GPU



Well that gpu I linked is on par with the titan. Its a 540 dollar card.

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