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XtraCrispy

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Nov 27, 2013
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I'm just looking for one more rate before I start ordering parts. Any tips, advice, changes, etc. would be much appreciated

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2f0UR

Here is a link to the build. I'd love any criticism, good or bad, from someone who is willing to give a little of their time. Thank you!
 
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Another build to look at,

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hBG6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hBG6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($160.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX...
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fixer762

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I agree an Amd build would be more economical. I would say get the Amd 6300. And an Asus Am3+ 970 motherboard, (or a 990fx if you want.)

Next I would replace the ram with something from Corsair or Kingston or Samsung.

PSU- change that to something from Corsair (RM or HX series @ about 650 watts) or from Seasonic.

Cpu Cooler- just spend the extra few bucks and get the cooler master 212 EVO

Gpu- R9 270 or R9 270X (it is an improved 7870) or a R9 280X (rebadged 7979 ghz edition) if you can find one on sale.
 
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Vic 40

Vic 40

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Oct 22, 2013
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Another build to look at,

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hBG6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hBG6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($160.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $803.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 10:27 EST-0500)

You get a better cpu.You can overclock with this one.
Also a better motherboard to be able to overclock with.
You get a better gpu.
Also the possibility to upgrade to two gpu's=crossfire although that would mean a upgrade of the power supply too.
A faster but less big=1tb hdd.Do you really need 1.5tb? You can always add another one.
I took the liberty too change the case in favor of some parts.It's up to you whether you like this one or not.
All for about the same money.

With the next ram you could even be under your budget,
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f32133c9d8gxl
it's just so...red. ;)
That would look like this,
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2hBVb
Total: $798.55
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-09 10:38 EST-0500)
 
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