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May 1, 2014 2:51:55 PM

I'd like to buy a new computer that would be used mostly for gaming but have little to no knowledge of computer hardware. I would greatly appreciate some helpful advice on what parts to get for a good price. My budget is around $1100 CAD.

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May 1, 2014 2:59:21 PM

I went with a red black color scheme and this should run you well for that price.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3yvOF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3yvOF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3yvOF/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.28 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($379.00 @ Vuugo)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1045.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 18:02 EDT-0400)
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May 1, 2014 3:07:34 PM

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3C9vO
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3C9vO/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3C9vO/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($209.99 @ NCIX)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($101.43 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($111.58 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1079.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 18:07 EDT-0400)

It comes with everything and is perfect for your needs.
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May 1, 2014 3:09:13 PM

MrCalvin747 said:
I went with a red black color scheme and this should run you well for that price.

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3yvOF
Price breakdown by merchant: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3yvOF/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/3yvOF/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.79 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H87 Performance ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.28 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($379.00 @ Vuugo)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1045.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 18:02 EDT-0400)


Where is the OS, and the price of the mobo?
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May 1, 2014 3:40:02 PM

If you did not plan to overclock your cpu, this would work well:

i5, r9 280, no OC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($208.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($309.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($76.42 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($98.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($118.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $1048.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 18:39 EDT-0400)
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May 1, 2014 3:41:42 PM

If you wanted to overclock, this AMD build would work:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($168.32 @ TigerDirect Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.50 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.75 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($309.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($76.42 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($98.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($118.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $1031.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 18:41 EDT-0400)
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May 1, 2014 5:14:01 PM

numanator said:
If you did not plan to overclock your cpu, this would work well:

i5, r9 280, no OC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($208.75 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($62.99 @ Canada Computers)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($309.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($76.42 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($98.50 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($118.34 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Total: $1048.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 18:39 EDT-0400)
Thats a great CPU btw.

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