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drumvenom

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Dec 24, 2013
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How do you think this build looks and please give me feedback im new to this and need feedback on things to change and replace for better performance. I can spend up to about 1000-1500 but woult rather spend less than 1500.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2oOud
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2oOud/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2oOud/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($289.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ TigerDirect)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($355.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($105.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-118BB DVD/CD Drive ($23.97 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1290.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 22:33 EST-0500)
 
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AMD Radeon
you started with a good build there :)

it is a revision of your build, with better price/performance parts selection

gaming doesnt need i7
use dual channel ram
better mobo and GPU brand
cheaper psu and case

good luck :)d

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar...
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AMD Radeon

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you started with a good build there :)

it is a revision of your build, with better price/performance parts selection

gaming doesnt need i7
use dual channel ram
better mobo and GPU brand
cheaper psu and case

good luck :)d

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Gunmetal/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($81.76 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ 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) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1103.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-24 22:45 EST-0500)
 
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drumvenom

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Dec 24, 2013
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thank you! is i7 good for video editing and things like that becuase im interested in that also.
 
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drumvenom

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lol no just for youtube. Thank you now i will have more money for a good monitor and other accessories.
 
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