Thoughts on my ~$1000 Gaming build?

joakcbasse

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Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this month (the closer the better)

Budget Range: $900-1000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Web browsing, Movies, Music, Productivity

Are you buying a monitor: No


Parts to Upgrade: none

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon

Location: Orange County, CA (or Los Angeles, CA)

Parts Preferences: no preference

Overclocking: No (maybe down the line, but not right now)

SLI or Crossfire: No (maybe down the line, but not right now)

Your Monitor Resolution: 1080p

Additional Comments: Want to max out games. Starcraft 2 is the most important game I'm considering. I currently don't plan on overclocking, Crossfire, etc, because it seems too complicated and not really necessary, in my opinion. I just dont want to run the risk of messing things up. This stance may change, though.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Giving parents my old computer, so upgrading for myself.


Here's the build:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eG98
 

joakcbasse

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is there a reason why you'd prefer a H77 mobo over a Z75? what are the differences?

also, is a 400 Watt Power Supply enough for this? I know that the 7850 HD recommends atleast a 500 W power supply... isnt that cutting it a bit too close?