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Snake90890

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Hey guys I have a Intel i5-3450 CPU @ 3.10 GHz and want to build a computer around this, not sure what would be great for gaming?? I need a case, power supply, graphics card, motherboard, and storage, pretty much everything besides this CPU. Anyone have any advice for me on how to build this computer? Not looking to spend tons but would like to be able to run games like DayZ on high with out a hitch. Another question being if this CPU is even that good for gaming?
 
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emdea22
A budget approach. This should play everything maxed out at 1080p without problems.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock B75M-GL R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 285 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $434.81...
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TvbB7P
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TvbB7P/by_merchant/

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $392.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-05 23:33 EST-0500
 
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emdea22

emdea22

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A budget approach. This should play everything maxed out at 1080p without problems.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Motherboard: ASRock B75M-GL R2.0 Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($53.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 285 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $434.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-05 23:45 EST-0500
 
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A good build but I don't think the OP needs a Z77 with a locked i5 unless he plans to get an unlocked Ivy-Bridge in the future. Unless there is a specific feature on the Z77 that is really good not on the lower end motherboards.
 
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