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December 28, 2013 11:49:32 AM

Hey guys, I'm pretty much new to the whole PC area and I am trying to put together my first build. I primarily want to game. I put together some parts and whatnot and was wondering if I could get some opinions and perhaps correct me on parts that seem wrong or out of place. Also, my budget is between 1000-1100. Thanks!

The build is: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2rF27

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler

Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply





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December 28, 2013 12:01:54 PM

You could get the MSI's Lightning at a cheaper price (Not by much, though). It definitely outperforms any 770 out there in my opinion. I've checked the benchmarks and it runs the coolest and has the highest clocks.

Other than that, get a reliable Power Supply manufacturer such as SeaSonic. The make the PSUs.

The new motherboard comes with upgraded audio with the built-in Killer Networking card. (Be sure to update the BIOS)

Last but not least, do you overclock? If you do, get the unlocked processors labelled as K at the end. If not, the normal would do you just fine with the same stock performance.

Links:
Video Card:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-video-card-n770lightni...

Power Supply:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12i... (520 Watts)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12i... (620 Watts depending on your needs)

Motherboard:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-z87g45gami...

Processor:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k (Unlocked edition)
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670 (Non-K edition)

Keep us updated and good luck! :) 
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December 28, 2013 12:20:09 PM

The GTX 770 needs at least a 600W PSU according to nVidia. I'd replace that Rosewill 550W with a Corsair 650W.



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December 28, 2013 12:24:59 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.30 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($334.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.00 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1054.16
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-28 15:24 EST-0500)
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December 28, 2013 12:45:45 PM

Wow, thanks so much for the responses! I'm certainly going to take a look into all the suggestions.
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December 30, 2013 1:58:35 AM

PcDude93 said:
Wow, thanks so much for the responses! I'm certainly going to take a look into all the suggestions.
Best of luck, mate!
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