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Renatas Valatka

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Hello,
I am very keen on building my new pc and I dont know what to start buying first?
Motherboard? Case? RAM? PSU? I think last should be GPU since I build it for gaming. Right?
 
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Well, they have a good reputation with the 7000 series of amd gpus but now msi and asus are dominating the markets with their cooling features. Sapphire just won't cut it for hardcore gaming enthusiasts
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It depends on what you want to do with the computer. Since this is TH I'm assuming you want to build it for gaming, but you might be going for a HTPC build. Mobo and CP are always what I look for first. And I look based on what the build is for. Looking a nice gaming machine, then a 3rd or 4th gen I5 or I7 with a Z87 or Z77 chip set board is what I would start with. Making a machine for your mom to do her budget on excel and just browse the net than one of the lower end AMD APUs with an FM2 board would be the pick.

Basically my opinion is start with CPU and mobo based on what you think the machine will be used for, and add all other parts (PSU, GPU etc) accordingly.

 
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This will be my own personal gaming, keeping upgraded pc.
 
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With a 4670K, you will want a Z87 based motherboard so you can make use of the "K" unlocking capability.
Past that, your build is OK.
It is usually best to buy all at once, just before building. New parts launch, and prices usually drop.
A case and psu might be exceptions that can be bought on sale early. They don't change much.
 
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That's a great build, although you should go with a 280 or a 280X, they have more performance for the price.
 
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I thought about Sapphire 290 OC, but...:
1. That is very expensive one
2. I dont trust in Radeon's very much....
3. Nvidia has better performance on double screens
The only thing I would do is save more money and buy 780Ti then
 
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1. Sapphire isn't a good company, get it from MSI or Asus
2. Why? Radeon has a very good track record among users and is cheaper than Nvidia
3. Not really. It all matters about the GPU RAM. The more the RAM, the better the multi-monitor experience.
There is no reason to. Is said get a 280, not a 290. There is no reason to get a 780. It is overpriced, and only is good for extreme gamers. You can still get ultra with a 280 or 270X.
 
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http://gpuboss.com/gpus/GeForce-GTX-770-vs-GIGABYTE-Radeon-R9-280X
Hm...
 
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Could you tell me why Sapphire's arent recommended? They are pretty nice at OC and price not biting.
 
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Well, they have a good reputation with the 7000 series of amd gpus but now msi and asus are dominating the markets with their cooling features. Sapphire just won't cut it for hardcore gaming enthusiasts
 
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