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[lordxarus]

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($119.98 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 750GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC128B/WW 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($399.36 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)


So I was thinking that I wanted a better CPU can you recommend one?

 

[aznshinobi]

In terms of a build, could you fill this out:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

The i5 3570K is pretty much one of the best CPUs out besides the i7 3770K,but for gaming and most production purposes the i7 3770K is highly unneeded, it'd be stupid to get it IMO.

Overall, you could do slightly better, the GTX 670 isn't even close to worth its value. At the same price the 7970 is much better:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/toxic-hd-7970-eyefinity-6gb,3264-3.html
Clock for clock better than the 680/670.

After overclocks WAY better than the GTX 670:
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/05/14/geforce_680_670_vs_radeon_7970_7950_gaming_perf/3

Check out my $1100 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore#module147312351
If you feel like you truly aren't going to Crossfire/SLI, drop the Hive 750 down to the Antec Neo Eco 520:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030&Tpk=neo%20eco%20520
But personally, I'd try and leave room for the Crossfire/SLI possibility in the future.