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PPCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uyLP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uyLP/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uyLP/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.00 @ Computer Lounge)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($56.35 @ PB Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($209.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($105.00 @ PC Force)
Storage: Intel 330 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case ($274.84 @ Ascent Technology)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1050W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($279.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($35.21 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($151.00 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $1673.40
-$50.00 for CL special http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentvie...
Total: $1623.40

Gaming Right Now System

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uyL5
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uyL5/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uyL5/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($284.00 @ PC Force)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H77M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($126.50 @ Aquila Technology)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($105.00 @ PC Force)
Storage: Intel 330 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($389.85 @ PC Force)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PC Force)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($179.00 @ PC Force)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($35.21 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($151.00 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $1607.56

Im leaning towards the upgradable system because all that needs to be added to it is a GPU and it has potential to last much longer than the other one. I also do not mind using integrated graphics (HD4000) as my current GPU is the GTX210.... Its still a step up.

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camohanna said:


Im leaning towards the upgradable system because all that needs to be added to it is a GPU and it has potential to last much longer than the other one. I also do not mind using integrated graphics (HD4000) as my current GPU is the GTX210.... Its still a step up.



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.00 @ Computer Lounge)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($56.35 @ PB Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($209.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.98 @ Ascent Technology)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.35 @ PB Technologies)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($499.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PC Force)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($109.00 @ PC Force)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($35.21 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($151.00 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $1641.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-28 16:49 NZDT+1300)


Why compromise when you do not need to?
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Because i want a system that will last and has overclocking potential. Between the two, there is 400 difference if the upgradable one had a GPU. I want to get something that has a decent case and PSU and something that looks nice and easy to work with..
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camohanna said:
Because i want a system that will last and has overclocking potential. Between the two, there is 400 difference if the upgradable one had a GPU. I want to get something that has a decent case and PSU and something that looks nice and easy to work with..




The system I made has all of those things. None of the fat.

You do NOT need 1000w power supply for example, even with 2 7950's the most you would need is 750w.

This is a gaming system, money is allocated for such.


The 7950 overclocks like a beast and has great cooling.


The ssd you can get down the line, when you have more money.


For a gaming machine THIS is the best way to use your money.


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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.00 @ Computer Lounge)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($56.35 @ PB Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($209.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.98 @ Ascent Technology)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.35 @ PB Technologies)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($499.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PC Force)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.00 @ PC Force)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($35.21 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($151.00 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $1671.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-28 17:04 NZDT+1300)
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maxalge said:
The system I made has all of those things. None of the fat.

You do NOT need 1000w power supply for example, even with 2 7950's the most you would need is 750w.

This is a gaming system, money is allocated for such.


The 7950 overclocks like a beast and has great cooling.


The ssd you can get down the line, when you have more money.


For a gaming machine THIS is the best way to use your money.



I am only getting that PSU because it is part of a deal.. In the deal it costs $220, which is cheaper than a decent 750W PSU. Have deceided to tone it down a little bit and get this deal http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentvie... instead of this one http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentvie... which is $50 saved.
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maxalge said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.00 @ Computer Lounge)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($56.35 @ PB Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($209.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.98 @ Ascent Technology)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($102.35 @ PB Technologies)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($499.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PC Force)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.00 @ PC Force)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($35.21 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($151.00 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $1671.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-28 17:04 NZDT+1300)


That is a very nice build, but i just want to have a nice case :p  I am also only going to be playing League of Legends with this build for a couple of months, so the integrated graphics can handle it.
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uzi9
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uzi9/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uzi9/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.00 @ Computer Lounge)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($56.35 @ PB Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($209.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($105.00 @ PC Force)
Storage: Intel 330 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: Corsair Vengeance C70 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($239.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 1050W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($279.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($35.21 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($151.00 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $1637.56
-$70 because of http://www.computerlounge.co.nz/components/componentvie...

Makes the total : $1567.56
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Now its a bit cheaper and also silent

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uzIl
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uzIl/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/nz/p/uzIl/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($315.00 @ Computer Lounge)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($56.35 @ PB Technologies)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($209.00 @ PC Force)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($105.00 @ PC Force)
Storage: Intel 330 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($199.00 @ Computer Lounge)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 660W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($229.00 @ PC Force)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($35.21 @ Aquila Technology)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($151.00 @ Ascent Technology)
Total: $1547.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-28 17:58 NZDT+1300)

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