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MyNameIsDarius

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This build is on a strict budget meaning I will not go higher than $775
Tell me if there is anyhing to upgrade :)

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27cxb
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27cxb/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27cxb/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.43 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 ATX Mid Tower Case ($64.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $721.34
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 11:48 EST-0500)
 
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RXS78
Really depends on what the machine is for and whether you do plan to overclock or not. I assume you're planning on this being a solid gaming system but you need to clarify on overclocking.

If you plan to overclock and game, filippi's build is good. I would certainly look at his suggested PSU - that seems a cracking deal to me on a recommended PSU (it's £70+ here in the UK).

If you don't plan to overclock and/or prefer to stay on Intel then you can either go with tiny voice's suggestion on Haswell, or stay on Ivy Bridge but drop to the 3570 instead of 3570K, drop to a H77 board, drop the aftermarket cooler and that might give you enough left over (coupled with your $50 underspend) for a 7870XT or 7950.
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I see you intend to overclock, right? At this price range, you should consider AMD:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($220.66 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $761.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-27 12:21 EST-0500)
 
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Really depends on what the machine is for and whether you do plan to overclock or not. I assume you're planning on this being a solid gaming system but you need to clarify on overclocking.

If you plan to overclock and game, filippi's build is good. I would certainly look at his suggested PSU - that seems a cracking deal to me on a recommended PSU (it's £70+ here in the UK).

If you don't plan to overclock and/or prefer to stay on Intel then you can either go with tiny voice's suggestion on Haswell, or stay on Ivy Bridge but drop to the 3570 instead of 3570K, drop to a H77 board, drop the aftermarket cooler and that might give you enough left over (coupled with your $50 underspend) for a 7870XT or 7950.
 
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RXS78

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OK, here's an Intel suggestion then: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/RS78/saved/2XSn That's got a 7950 in which is a far better card than the 7870 (which is no slouch either by the way).

However, I just read on another thread that there is a rumour about a Black Friday coming up where you can get the AMD FX8320 and Asus motherboard for $200. That would be a cracking deal as it's filippi's build at $65 less and it saves you about $105 on the build I've just put together.
 
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