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i want to build a computer (gaming) it should be the best build and i should run all the games like gta 5 gta 4 assassin creed 5 assassin creed 4 far cry 3 far cry 4 watch dogs and all high end graphic games at ultra settings........i want all the components from prosessor till keyboard.......pls helpmy budget is $1200
 
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MeteorsRaining

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This would do:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.54 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Merc Alpha (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Wired Gaming Keyboard ($58.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($51.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1193.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-02 09:13 EDT-0400
 
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JackNaylorPE

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Did this build for someone a few days back who wanted a "white" build. Was just $1275 then but a lot or combo discounts, coupons and MIRs expired. Now it's $1330 w/o shipping.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mWfKnQ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mWfKnQ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($137.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($71.13 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($158.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Touch k400 Wireless Slim Keyboard w/Touchpad ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1344.01 ($1,330 w/o shipping)
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Dropping to a GTX 760 ($185) would save ya $165 and get you under $1200 ($1145)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127745

A Hyper 212 would bring it up $1175

I didn't include an SSD as it provides no real gaming benefits, the SSHD will do you much better ... and the money can be much better used getting you an SLI capable MoBo (and PSU) which supports easy overclocking.

If possible I'd try and swing the budget up to the $1,350 mark. At current prices you're cut out of either a decnt GFX card or a decent MoBo / CPU combo. Alternately, wait a few days, maybe a week for the enxt round of discounts.
 
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Not at all. The G45 won 40 awards, more than any other Z87 MoBo. Not a lot pf Z97 reviews cause it's basically the same board w/ Intel's new chipset

http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/msi_z87_gd65_gaming/12.htm

MSI has been using components that meet or exceed MIL-STD-810G for some time as part of its Military Class build philosophy. Parts such as Super Ferrite Chokes that run at up to 35 degree Celsius lower temperatures, have a 30% higher current handling capacity, and a 20% improvement in power efficiency; Tantalum filled Hi-C Caps that are are up to 93% efficient; and "Dark Capacitors" that feature Lower ESR and a ten-year lifespan all tied into a PCB with improved temperature and humidity protections as part of the "Military Essentials" package......In the end MSI's Z87-GD65 is a board that comes with an expansive feature set that includes all your basics and the extras that set them apart such as the V-Check points, upper end audio, Dual BIOS ROMs, KIller Network package, Military Class IV package, and a three-year warranty. Couple that with good looks that carry the dragon theme through the board, and you have a winning combination at $189.
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http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/msi_z87_gd65_gaming_review/15

Now and again a motherboard appears that is so obviously brilliant, and so affordable, that we wonder if anything will be able to top it. For a while that crown was held by the ASUS Sabertooth, both in X58 and then P67 variants. Then MSI stole the crown with the Z77 MPower. Looking at the Z87 GD65 Gaming we think it's going to take something extraordinary to top it, such is the perfect storm of price, performance, features and looks.

The switch to Military Class 4 has given us an extremely ready overclocker too. You're always thermally limited when overclocking and the i7-4770K is one of the most demanding around. Considering the amount of cooling we're using we think that although the GD65 is capable of bringing 5GHz from our i7-4770K you'd need a proper water loop to make the most of it.

Performance is outstanding. The stock results were a particular highlight. We know a lot of people still just like to put their CPU in and go, without overclocking it first. Despite how easy it is these days we know that the fear factor still exists. So you'll be glad to know that the MSI Z87 GD65 Gaming really rocks hard even at stock settings. Naturally the overclocking is blistering too, with some OC3D records broken.

MSI have laid the gauntlet down to all the other manufacturers. Gorgeous to look at, blistering performance and all at a very affordable price, the MSI Z87 GD65 Gaming is not only the new benchmark for Z87 motherboards, but probably for all motherboards.
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You can also look at return rates .... last ones published in English

http://www.behardware.com/articles/843-2/components-returns-rates-5.html

- MSI 1.5% (as against 2.3%)
- Gigabyte 1,6% (as against 1.6%)
- ASRock 2.1% (as against 2.0%)
- ASUS 2.2% (as against 1.9%)
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Last ones published in French
http://www.hardware.fr/articles/920-2/cartes-meres.html

- Gigabyte 2,02% (contre 1,43%)
- ASROCK 2,27% (contre 2,09%)
- ASUS 2,31% (contre 1,86%)
- MSI 2,60% (contre 1,83%)


Averaging the four data points, Gigabyte is the only one statistically different from the rest.

Gigabyte = 1.6625
AsRock = 2.115
Asus = 2.0675
MSI = 2.0575







 
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Yes you can use Z97 G3 MSI for i5 4460, but that doesn't make much sense to me, you still don't have SLI ability, which's the only up from the one I kept in real world, OCability is of no use until you get 'K' CPU. Yes it does support CrossfireX, but that's not needed here. It does have a M.2 port, but that's pretty much about it.
 
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It's still not a K processor and that's one thing I hate to see skimped on cuz it's a real PITA to change a CPU and the hardest component to resell for that same reason.

I was kinda shocked to see all the lost deals this morning ..... PSU was $25 more than yesterday, no more $20 discount on CPU / MoBo combo .... no more $20 rebate on case. now more rebate on Mobo ... was odd that all deals had 10/01 expiration date ... that was more than half the amount we went over budget.

Wait a few days ... they'll be more discounts

 
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