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Need help building a gaming pc?!

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Hello,
I am fairly new to gaming on the pc and want to build a custom pc through either ibuypower or cyberpowerpc. However I need help.
I want to be able to play most games in max or ultra graphics cleanly but I dont know how to get there without questioning myself.
I would like the pc to be around or under 1400$
I am confused on picking:
Intel or AMD
What Graphics card I should get
the ram I need
and the cooling system I would need for it.
Your help will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

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Why don't pick the parts(including os) and put in a store for assemble, it will be cheaper and you'll have whatever you want.
But for a cpu, get the i5-3570k, best cpu for gaming.
Card, either a 670 GTX from nvidia or 7970 from amd.
A dual channel kit of 8GB ram 1600 mhz between 1.35v and 1.5v.
A decent aircooler if you plan to overclock, like the hyper 212 evo or high end aircoolers like the phanteks line or noctua ones.
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWe4
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWe4/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CWe4/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Dark Knight II SD1283 Night Hawk Edition 89.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($234.34 @ Mwave)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1407.20
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-02-11 20:04 EST-0500)

should do it

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