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Rohit G Nair

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I need a gaming desktop under $1250. I have chosen two pre built desktops. And also whether can I upgrade anything after purchasing one of these and the upgrade should prove significant improvement in performance. I want suggestions on whether these two are good for gaming, which is better. etc and a complete information on the best out of these two or any other else. Their links are:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103854
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220444
Thanks in advance.
 
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sportfreak23
If I had to pick one of the 2 I would pick the first one. But you can't overclock it as its a i7 4770.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BL 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($158.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @...
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Andy11466

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Don't buy those. Build your own PC, there are PLENTY of tutorials on how to build it.

with a price like 1250 you should get

PSU: HX850
CPU: i7-4770k
GPU: GTX 770 or 780 (if you have enough money)
MoBo: Z87-G45
RAM: Ripjaw 2x4GB 1600
HDD 1tb or SSD
 
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RazerZ

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Prebuilt ones usually use the cheapest parts they can in order to make profit. If you build your own you can save some money and get better equipment.
 
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sportfreak23

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If I had to pick one of the 2 I would pick the first one. But you can't overclock it as its a i7 4770.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BL 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($158.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1193.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-08 14:45 EST-0500)

If you want a 4770k for under $1250, not including monitor then this is probably one of your best bet. You can swap the 770 for a 280x if you prefer.

Note: You can probably get a better build with a i5 4670k or FX series to save more money or put 2 GPU's with those.
 
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