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FireandtheDarkness

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Hey everyone. New here. This is an awesome site, well done!
I'm looking for advice with some remaining pieces missing in my build. I want a rig suitable for gaming at 1080p. I am looking for: The ability to improve the computer as time goes on, no Lag, I will be playing high demand FPS games online (BF4, Arma 3, CoD), I am interested in SLI in the future.This computers main function is to game.


Missing pieces that I need advice on:

GPU ::: GPU using right now. GTX Asus 650
PSU ::: PSU using right now. Cool Master B600
SSD ::: SSD. Do not have.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Corsair A50 Performance CPU Cooler
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming
Memory: Kingston KHX 1600 C9D3k2 [4gb x 2]
Storage: WD Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM HD
Case: Cool Master Centurion 5 II
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7
Case Fans: 2x Antec Twocool 120mm blue LED 3 speed, stock 140mm LED fan

I have been looking into the MSI GTX 770 2gb gaming GPU, but I can't decide what would be best.
As for PSU, I don't have a clue. Should I stick with lower end cards and sli them/high end card and sli in the future when required?

Thank you so much for the help/tips and advice!
 
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I'll try and help you out:

1. GPU- Try and get the best single card your current budget will allow. You will get many fanboi responses saying to either get AMD or nVIDIA GPU(s), just get one that will perform adequately (or great) in the games you play. Many GPU reviews that will show which perform best in specific games. Just do an internet search to find them. I'd look at either getting a 3 GB Vram AMD or a 4 GB Vram nVIDIA GPU.

2. PSU- It's impossible to recommend/choose a PSU until you know specifically what GPU(s) your system will be running. Here is a reference page showing recommended system wattages based upon the type and amount of GPU(s):

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

However, their...
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I'll try and help you out:

1. GPU- Try and get the best single card your current budget will allow. You will get many fanboi responses saying to either get AMD or nVIDIA GPU(s), just get one that will perform adequately (or great) in the games you play. Many GPU reviews that will show which perform best in specific games. Just do an internet search to find them. I'd look at either getting a 3 GB Vram AMD or a 4 GB Vram nVIDIA GPU.

2. PSU- It's impossible to recommend/choose a PSU until you know specifically what GPU(s) your system will be running. Here is a reference page showing recommended system wattages based upon the type and amount of GPU(s):

http://www.realhardtechx.com/index_archivos/Page362.htm

However, their recommendations do not allow for any overclocking, so if you plan to oc, I suggest adding 50-100W to their recommendation. Also, only buy a quality PSU from a top tier brand such as Seasonic, XFX, Corsair (EXCEPT the CX series) or Antec.

3. SSD- an SSD will improve boot-up load times for your OS and any games/programs loaded onto it. While a SSD is not required, if you can afford it, they are well worth the price. As far as how big of one to get, as large as you can afford (lol). They are not intended to be the sole drive in a system, so you will want a regular HDD as well for non-essential games/programs and data storage.

Last points: Why do you have a non-overclocking CPU? Do you not intend to overclock? If not, that is fine (I know you will need the Z87 mobo for its SLI capability), but if you want to overclock you will need a "k" series CPU along with a good aftermarket CPU cooler. Have you verified that your selected memory is compatible with your motherboard?
 
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