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July 17, 2014 3:53:23 PM

ok to start off I have never built a computer from scratch before so I am trying to build a gaming/streaming computer for around the $2000 mark I have a list of items so far just need help choosing the last few item this is what I have so far:

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor
CPU Cooller: do I need 1???
Mother board: Asus SABERTOOTH Z97 MARK2 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Video card: would like help on this one
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced ATX Full Tower Case
Power suppy: aslo would like help on this one as well
Optical drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer
Monitor: BenQ RL2455HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor
Keyboard: Gigabyte GK-FORCE K7 Wired Gaming Keyboard

So far this build is just over 1200 so I have around 800 to play with to get the other items. looking forward to everyone's help :)  Thank you in advance

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a b 4 Gaming
July 17, 2014 4:07:46 PM

Swap the monitor for a 144hz monitor if you like fast past games like CS GO.

GPU I'd go with a 770 or R9 280x since it looks like you want to game at 1080p and that will give you maxed settings for a year or so :) 

Power supply: go with a Seasonic, Corsair AX series, or something with a gold or platinum rating. 750w will be more than enough

CPU Cooler: Hyper 212 evo is a good one. Noctua makes some nice stuff as well. You are getting an unlocked processor so get an aftermarket cooler so you can OC that bad boy.

Keyboad: you might look into a mechanical if you've got budget left over. TT Esports make some nice ones for 80$~

Get an SSD! 120GB Samsung 840 Pro for your OS.
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July 17, 2014 4:24:20 PM

Get an SSD! 120GB Samsung 840 Pro for your OS.[/quotemsg]

probably a noob question but what is the difference between this and windows 7?
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a b 4 Gaming
July 17, 2014 4:27:49 PM

It's a hard drive like the Western digital you have on your build, but its a newer technology. by the "for your OS" i simply meant you load the OS on the SSD and it makes the PC experience quite different if you've never used one. With a high end build like this you will be missing out if you simply have the western digital mechanical drive.

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some 144hz monitors for you. I'd go with the ASUS or AOC.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=E...
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July 17, 2014 4:32:42 PM

thanks a lot for your help I have been trying to find some cheap 144hz monitors for a while. and thanks a lot for the other information as well it has been a big help :) 

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a b 4 Gaming
July 17, 2014 5:03:09 PM

Sure dude! If my answers helped don't forget to "pick as the solution" :) 

LOL I'm slow. You did that already, thanks.
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