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Hello people of the internet. I need help on making the best gaming PC on a console budget. I want my gaming PC to run on high settings if possible at 1080p. Some of the games I will probably be playing the most is dayz, Arma 3, COD, and H1Z1 when it comes out. What I need in this build is windows 8 and a good cheap gaming mouse. The thing that is really important to me is the case and the case that I really want is the Corsair Spec-03. If you cannot put in the OS in the build that is ok because I can try and get a good deal on eBay. I also want to be able to stream on this computer. All in all I want you guys to help me put together the console killer gaming PC For my very first Computer build.
 
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You want a modern, 900-series chipset mobo. Check out https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgN1D79Joo7tdE9xMUFlMEVWeFhuckJEVF9aMmtpUFE&gid=3 and find a board not known for VRM issues (e.g. cheap MSI). Gigabyte has a 970 board with 8+2 VRM phases that should be strong.
Next, you want a 2x4GB RAM kit in order to operate in dual-channel mode.
Finally, a Seasonic- or Superflower-built PSU would be a safer long term choice. The Corsair CX was built with some inferior Samxon capacitors that can't take heat and have been cited for early failure.
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmK9t6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gmK9t6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($74.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $608.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

here are some benchmarks of this processor

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-overclocking-performance,3849-4.html


best for your money.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($25.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $542.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x9HMTW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x9HMTW/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: VisionTek 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 250GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($36.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $551.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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You want a modern, 900-series chipset mobo. Check out https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AgN1D79Joo7tdE9xMUFlMEVWeFhuckJEVF9aMmtpUFE&gid=3 and find a board not known for VRM issues (e.g. cheap MSI). Gigabyte has a 970 board with 8+2 VRM phases that should be strong.
Next, you want a 2x4GB RAM kit in order to operate in dual-channel mode.
Finally, a Seasonic- or Superflower-built PSU would be a safer long term choice. The Corsair CX was built with some inferior Samxon capacitors that can't take heat and have been cited for early failure.
 
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