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Abastado

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I have never built my own PC before, so I need some opinions/ideas from you guys if you could be so kind. This is a list of parts I've come up with for my soon-to-be Gaming PC: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Abastado/saved/4Fbs

I'm willing to spend up to $1500 on this thing. I'd like a PC that can let me play most graphics-demanding games on Ultra Settings while still maintaining its cool and not sounding like a wind tunnel. Please let me know your thoughts.
 
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AMD Radeon
most people wont choose AMD for gaming build above $1000

you might want to consider this build
i5 OC + new Z97 mobo + Radeon 290
the R4 case has won toms award for silent case

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($71.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)...
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wolverine96

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Since you won't be using more than one graphics card, I would recommend this motherboard. It is very similar in specs, and it's cheaper. If you are in the USA and live near a Micro Center, you can bundle this CPU and motherboard for only $304.98 (before tax). You need to pick up CPU's at the store, though. Find a store near you.

I have the FX-8350 and the ASUS Sabretooth 990FX R2.0, and they are great.
 
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AMD Radeon

AMD Radeon

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most people wont choose AMD for gaming build above $1000

you might want to consider this build
i5 OC + new Z97 mobo + Radeon 290
the R4 case has won toms award for silent case

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($148.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($71.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $1178.97
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-13 00:02 EDT-0400)
 
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