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About to purchase, any suggestions? + GPU question

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May 11, 2014 9:52:39 AM

About to make this purchase, does anyone have any suggestions before ordering?

And as for the GPU, I can't decide whether to go for the R9 290X, 290, or 280X... the resolution I'll be gaming at is 1680x1050

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z87 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($95.30 @ NCIX)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($179.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($23.98 @ NCIX)
Total: $854.22

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May 11, 2014 11:44:38 AM

The build looks to be solid.
In general for graphics you want to put the best you can afford in so if the R9-290X fits your budget, I'd say go that way. You would get decent enough performance out of an R9-280X running a single 1680x1050 display for most gaming so it is an option if looking to save some - your choice
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May 11, 2014 1:13:48 PM

The only thing I would change is getting DDR3-1866MHz CAS 9 2x8Gb from either Corsair Vengeance Pro or G. Skill snipers for better performance. For the GPU, I will recommend an EVGA GTX 770 w/ ACX Cooler instead. It runs cooler (more overclocking) and less electricity.
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