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Q4 Gaming Computer Builds - Budget $2,500

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November 20, 2013 6:31:39 PM

I'm looking to build a pretty top notch gaming computer.. I haven't done a lot of research but the one I currently has is about 4 years old. ;

1. Good Motherboard - Ability to overclock etc..
2. Processor - I'm assuming 4th Gen i7 but not sure which one..
3. Graphics Card - This is key.. I'm not sure if I want sli or no preferably multiple config options
4. Tower & Cooling - Tips would be appreciated
5. Power Supply - This is key as well.
6. RAM - Anywhere from 16-32GB
7. HDD's - Likely 1 primary 512GB SSD - 100GB O/S Partition and 412GB for Gaming.. Already have a SanDisk raid tower for storage..
8. HDD's Secondary - Doesn't hurt to have a 3TB Drive..

Anyone have any recommendations?!

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November 20, 2013 6:46:57 PM

Just for gaming you don't need more than 8GB of RAM or an i7. Also, you don't really need an SSD for your games unless you just have the money to spend. I'll post this since I'm unaware of your budget. :) 

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 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 512GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($314.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($565.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($565.91 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Ghost (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $2144.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-20 21:46 EST-0500)
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