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Rate this gaming PC (for 1600 or under USD) build

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October 14, 2014 11:42:26 AM

Critique each part individually.Then discuss performance,Power usage,quality of the build, and possibly suggest alternatives well keeping the price under 1600.
I'm asking for a lot but I need this info so please answer.
Here is the link to the pcpartpicker build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PWJByc

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October 14, 2014 11:45:30 AM

Justin Blank said:
Critique each part individually.Then discuss performance,Power usage,quality of the build, and possibly suggest alternatives well keeping the price under 1600.
I'm asking for a lot but I need this info so please answer.
Here is the link to the pcpartpicker build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PWJByc


i would give this build a 8 out of 10 or a 8.5 .. its nice
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October 14, 2014 12:01:48 PM

Justin Blank said:
Critique each part individually.Then discuss performance,Power usage,quality of the build, and possibly suggest alternatives well keeping the price under 1600.
I'm asking for a lot but I need this info so please answer.
Here is the link to the pcpartpicker build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PWJByc


Can't get much better for $1600.
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October 14, 2014 12:12:25 PM

Pretty nice. Just a few suggestions:

For the H100i I would suggest replacing the fans with something like two Noctua NF-f12's. I have the H100i and when on full the fans sound like a damned jet. The noctua's on the otherhand are quieter than the wind while still moving a fair amount of air.

Also, for the GPU, i Personally would suggest the gigabyte version of the 970. However it really is personal preference and the cooling difference is extremely minimal in real world use...

You have included a wireless card for a desktop computer? Why not save the money/internet speed decrease and just use a wired connection?

Finally: WINDOWS 8.1?!?!?!?? WHAT ARE YOU THINKING.... (Windows 7 ftw :p )

Overall pretty nice build, just a few minor tweaks. I know some people would cheap out on the motherboard to spend more on a GPU but the Gtx 970... good god that thing is amazing... stuff the 980.
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October 14, 2014 12:38:29 PM

I'd swap out that BLUE drive for a BLACK.

You will be running programs off the BLACK drive. I have a similar setup. A BLACK is good enough to run your OS on, so if you want a speedier response, upgrade that.

Any particular reason you want to water cool? You can probably swap it for a Hyper 212 and get a faster CPU.

How about upgrading that Kingston SSD to the Samsung 840 Evo?
$88 on New Egg right now.
http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-840-Evo-12...


Everything else looks good to me.
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October 15, 2014 9:02:04 AM

Justin Blank said:
Critique each part individually.Then discuss performance,Power usage,quality of the build, and possibly suggest alternatives well keeping the price under 1600.
I'm asking for a lot but I need this info so please answer.
Here is the link to the pcpartpicker build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PWJByc


cowboydude99 said:
I'd swap out that BLUE drive for a BLACK.

You will be running programs off the BLACK drive. I have a similar setup. A BLACK is good enough to run your OS on, so if you want a speedier response, upgrade that.

Any particular reason you want to water cool? You can probably swap it for a Hyper 212 and get a faster CPU.

How about upgrading that Kingston SSD to the Samsung 840 Evo?
$88 on New Egg right now.
http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-840-Evo-12...


Everything else looks good to me.


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CtnwCJ ???
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October 15, 2014 10:58:44 AM

Justin Blank said:
Justin Blank said:
Critique each part individually.Then discuss performance,Power usage,quality of the build, and possibly suggest alternatives well keeping the price under 1600.
I'm asking for a lot but I need this info so please answer.
Here is the link to the pcpartpicker build
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PWJByc


cowboydude99 said:
I'd swap out that BLUE drive for a BLACK.

You will be running programs off the BLACK drive. I have a similar setup. A BLACK is good enough to run your OS on, so if you want a speedier response, upgrade that.

Any particular reason you want to water cool? You can probably swap it for a Hyper 212 and get a faster CPU.

How about upgrading that Kingston SSD to the Samsung 840 Evo?
$88 on New Egg right now.
http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsung-840-Evo-12...


Everything else looks good to me.


http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CtnwCJ ???


That looks good.
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October 15, 2014 12:02:49 PM

Looks great!
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