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Gaming PC for $1000-1200 to build

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July 12, 2014 8:55:48 AM

I need to a gaming pc. But im looking to build it instead of pre-built. I just need to figure out what parts to buy. can anyone help?

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July 12, 2014 8:58:49 AM

What are you going to do with the pc, just gaming? And do you want to overclock the cpu?
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July 12, 2014 2:35:56 PM

Praise_Gaben said:
What are you going to do with the pc, just gaming? And do you want to overclock the cpu?


What are the benefits to overclocking? im still learning a lot. im going to be recording videos and streaming pretty low quality games.
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July 13, 2014 1:01:09 PM

Overclocking allows for better peformance as your CPU reaches it's full potential.

If I were you I would go for this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1180.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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