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Eoin77

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I want to build a gaming PC for around $1,000-$1,200. This is my current build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2WduQ I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for cases and if I need mid or full tower. Also if these parts look good or I should upgrade anything. This is my first time building a computer.

I just found this graphics card and was wondering if I should get it instead as it's only $50 more. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5AEIKE/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Thanks!
 
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I would definitely go with the 770 if you can. Also moved it to Haswell, and included the Fractal Design Define R4:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87M-D3H 1.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black...
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Dblkk

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Build looks good. And the 770 over the 760 is well and I mean well worth the upgrade now for $50. If your spending a grand, $50 more for that card is just a no brainer. I have that same one as well, and I love it. Ive got the 2gb model, I cant remember if that link was for the 4gb or not. But either way 770 evga sc is a very good card.
 
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I would definitely go with the 770 if you can. Also moved it to Haswell, and included the Fractal Design Define R4:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87M-D3H 1.0 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($106.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($137.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1187.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-26 18:00 EST-0500)
 
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Eoin77

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ok, what do you think about fans? And is the i5 fine? I did some research and the i7 didn't seem that much better unless I wanted dual monitors or something.
 
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Only going with a single 770 and a 4670k you'd be fine with the ones that come with the case. If you plan on overclocking, you may thing about at least a CoolerMaster Hyper 212 EVO CPU cooler, and maybe an extra intake fan for the front of the case.

The i5 is perfect for gaming, definitely not worth the extra $100 for the i7. I love my 4670k. I have a 4670k and 760 overclocked to near stock 770 levels, and I can play Ultra/Maxed in pretty much everything.
 
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