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Hey everyone! This is my first time building a PC and i want it strictly for gaming purposes. I know a little about a hardware but not anywhere near a master. I was hoping to get some experienced people to look at what i chose to build my PC with.
Note: I left out the monitor and OS but if you guys have any suggestions please give them, i heard Windows 8 is kind of crappy for gamers? Anyways thanks for the help! Budget is 1000$, can go 1200$ max.http://
 
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Yes, both the 280X and 770 will chew through BF4 on Ultra with 4xMSAA at 50-90fps. If you turn off MSAA, you'd get a near-constant 60fps.

If I were you, I'd get the AMD FX and a GTX 770 (280X if you want to go multi-monitor as Dan pointed out) as you'll save over $200 from buying the Intel option so you can put that money towards a monitor :)
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Yup! Not a bad system at all although let me suggest some changes for you to get the most performance for your dollar:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($151.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $947.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-29 16:52 EDT-0400)
 
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This way, you get the newer 8320 which is highly-overclockable, and a MUCH better video card (GTX 770).

This even includes an OS, all for under $1000! You can't really do any better than this and it'll be a BEAST at 1080p!
 
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http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Danbuscus250/saved/4wC5
CPU Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core $229.98
Motherboard Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 $196.99
Memory G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 $79.99
Storage Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" SSD $119.00
Storage Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM $56.98
Video Card HIS Radeon R9 280X 3GB IceQ X² $299.99
Case NZXT Phantom (Black/Green) ATX Full Tower $105.98
Power Supply Antec 620W ATX12V / EPS12V $67.99
Optical Drive Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer $19.98
Total: $1176.88

the i5 4670K is better than the 8320, not that the 8320 is bad, but the i5 4670k is better, a 280X will max any game 1080p, and it can be overclocked a lot if you want to, but then add in a hyper 212 evo for only $30 and this looks awesome!
 
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True the i5 is a better CPU and better upgrade path, but if you're serious about staying under $1000 then the 8320, especially overclocked is no slouch at all. That and the GTX 770 is a SLIGHTLY better video card than the 280X and GPUs are really what matters these days.

Either build is great, the Intel has more longevity due to its upgrade path, but the AMD build is over $200 cheaper and will give you the same if not better FPS.
 
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I'd go with this as it has room to upgrade in the future:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($151.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($118.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $928.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-29 17:08 EDT-0400)
 
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Then again I just realized the 770 and 280X are the same price now--so theoretically you COULD get the i5/770 build if you want to go over $1000 and have awesome performance, or you could get the FX/770 build if you want to stay under $1000 and enjoy the same, if not a little less here and there, performance.

The wonderful world of PC component selection and buying :)
 
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I tweaked the intel build as it was a little over budget with o/s:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280X 3GB IceQ X² Video Card ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ 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) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1166.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-29 17:18 EDT-0400)

The cpu is better and you get an SSD which will speed up all your loading times.

Just depends how much you want to spend really!
 
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Again people, the GTX 770 is the same price and higher performing than the 280X :)

16gb of RAM is certainly nice (I enjoy having it in my rig) but it's hardly necessary--unless you do a lot of CAD work or Photoshop/Premiere/After Effects type work.
 
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the 770 is the same price as the 280x right now.
 
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by "room to upgrade" i sure hope you do not mean the cpu.
 
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No, I meant adding in a CPU cooler, Second 770, etc...
 
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Ah yeah i thought i changed that haha! 770 wins in most reviews.

And no you only need 8gb ram for gaming. 16 would be wasted :p

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($119.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($299.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($67.99 @ 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) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1166.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-29 17:25 EDT-0400)
 
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ok, thats what i thought, as the only cpu it could go to is the 8350 which is no faster XD
 
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So now that you've been bombarded by information, let me boil it down for you:

Under $1000: go with the FX and GTX 770 build

Over $1000: go with Intel and GTX 770 build

Both will perform almost exactly the same in most games, with the Intel squeezing out a lead in single-threaded apps and games like Skyrim. Another bonus for the Intel build is that you can add a faster CPU in a couple years when the i5 isn't cutting it--the best the AMD rig can offer in those terms is an overclock.
 
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If you were in my position and still had to buy a monitor, which would you get. And quick question, not very important but will both of them be able to handle bf4 ultra?
 
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Yes, both the 280X and 770 will chew through BF4 on Ultra with 4xMSAA at 50-90fps. If you turn off MSAA, you'd get a near-constant 60fps.

If I were you, I'd get the AMD FX and a GTX 770 (280X if you want to go multi-monitor as Dan pointed out) as you'll save over $200 from buying the Intel option so you can put that money towards a monitor :)
 
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Wow you guys are awesome. And can someone point me to a cool case with a window. I want to put led lights in mine so if it's a case that comes with them that's even better.
 
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