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xacloman

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So i have been saving money for a long time, and am finally ready to start buying parts for my new computer. This will be my first time building. I will be buying all the parts within the next month(deal watching), finishing my computer(hopefully) when the non reference 290 comes out.

basically i want a 4770k, r9 290, an ssd(i have separate storage), and a case that has good functionality and doesn't look flashy. Also it MUST stay cool under heavy use, so extra money on cooling is totally ok. Later i might want to upgrade to crossfire, so that would be a must. Price isn't really a problem but obviously the cheaper the better.

I have no idea what to get in the area of mobos, ram, cooling, psu, so help in these areas would be great.

Also suggestions on a different cpu/gpu are welcome. I mostly play games like Skyrim(heavily modded) and call of duty. And i am also planning on purchasing a 1440 or 1600 monitor.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 
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filippi
That is a $1250 build plus monitor/os/keyboard/mouse:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2335d
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2335d/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2335d/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($142.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.74 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($405.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX...
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I will be using it for gaming(heavily modded skyrim for example) and my budget is somewhere around 1600. Budget does NOT need to include monitos/os/keyboard/mouse.
 
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That is a $1250 build plus monitor/os/keyboard/mouse:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2335d
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2335d/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2335d/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($142.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.74 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($405.91 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 850W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus PB278Q 27.0" Monitor ($549.00 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech MK520 Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1925.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 00:27 EST-0500)
 
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xacloman

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Hey thanks for the help.

Just a couple questions.

Would there be any reason to upgrade to better or faster RAM?
Will that case/psu be able to support crossfire?
Should i buy some extra case fans? How does this work lol?
 
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Here's what you can get for about $1700:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($329.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC14PE_BK 78.1 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($173.47 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB Video Card ($699.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1703.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-16 00:10 EST-0500)

Great case, nothing flashy about it. Simple look, yet quiet and cool.
Great cpu cooler for overclocking.
250gb SSD for games and os.
Allows for future SLI.
Much stronger gpu. This GTX 780 Ti is just a place holder. Wait for the aftermarket coolers to come out for this thing.
 
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xacloman

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Thanks alot, i really like that build and case. I will think about the card, but honestly im gonna make up my mind when both the 290x and 780ti custom come out.

Just to make sure is it worth it for faster/more RAM? same for extra case fans?

 
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Corsair Carbide Series 500R is a excelent case. Cooling System: 2 x front-mounted 120mm fans, 1 x rear 120mm fan, 1 x 200mm side panel fan.

You can improve later if necessary.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

I updated my post for crossfire-ready PSU.

For a gaming PC (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory is standard nowadays.
 
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