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Please don't just post a list of parts I should buy, explain why they are better please.

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell Bridge (When it comes out)

Motherboard: (When Haswell comes out)

Memory: G.SKILL Trident X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2400 (PC3 19200) Desktop Memory Model F3-2400C9D-8GTXD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231638

Storage: SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD256BW 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147193

Video Card: EVGA 03G-P4-2664-KR GeForce GTX 660 3GB 192-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 SLI Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130911

Case: RAIDMAX Altas ATX-295WB Black Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156247

Power Supply: RAIDMAX Blackstone series RX-700AC 700W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.3 / EPS12V V2.91 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152042

Optical Drive: LITE-ON DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Memory: $99.99
Storage: $219.99
Video Card: $234.99
Case: $44.99
Power Supply: $69.99
Optical Drive: $17.99
OS: $99.99

Money left for CPU and Motherboard: $312.07

Budget: $1100.00

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What do you think of this monitor?

Monitor: ASUS VS229H-P Black 21.5" 5ms (GTG) HDMI IPS-Panel LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 ASCR 50000000:1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236205

----------------------------------CURRENT BUILD---------------------------------
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K Haswell Bridge (When it comes out) Intel Core i5-3570K (placeholder)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116504

CPU Cooler:COOLER MASTER RR-T812-24PK-R1 120mm Sleeve TPC 812
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103176&Tpk=Coolermaster%20TPC-812&IsVirtualParent=1

Motherboard: (When Haswell comes out) ASRock Z77 Extreme3 (placeholder)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157330

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314

Storage: SAMSUNG 840 Pro Series MZ-7PD256BW 2.5" 256GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147193

Video Card: EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2662-KR GeForce GTX 660 2GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130826

Case: COOLER MASTER Elite 431 Plus
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256

Power Supply: OCZ ZT Series 650W Fully-Modular 80PLUS Bronze
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341051

Optical Drive: LITE-ON DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

CPU: $219.99
CPU Cooler: $55.99
Motherboard: $109.99
Memory: $62.99
Storage: $219.99
Video Card: $199.99
Case: $49.99
Power Supply: $89.99
Optical Drive: $17.99
Operating System: $99.99

Total: $1126.90
 
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I have a GoFlex® Turbo Performance Drive that runs at 7200 RPM with USB 3.0 that I am going to use for storage.

Do you know by experience that RAIDMAX sucks or just read it?
How about this?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817190031


I have had a bad experience with my current AMD but if you can prove to me that the AMD A10-5800K out performs the i5-3570K I may consider it.

Motherboard is not viable unless I decide to consider the AMD A10-5800K.

Do you find it important for a monitor to be IPS?
 
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I would like to learn enough on what I should get so the day that the Haswell comes out I can buy everything, I am just afraid they are going to sell out quickly and take months to restock and I am anxious as well. I am guessing the i5-4670K will cost around $220 and the motherboard will cost around $90.
 
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I would like to wait for the i5-4670K because by the time its comes out I will have the money to buy it and it will be faster then the i5-3570K. Weaker power supply is 15 dollars cheaper, slower memory is 33 dollars cheaper, and the slower storage is 30 dollars cheaper only saving 78 dollars and the 670 is 170 dollars more expensive.

Proof that the other Samsungs are slower http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-recommendation-benchmark,3269-6.html
 
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Is anyone going to suggest anything else? I mean Haswell is suppose to be released by the end of June and not much is going to change in 2 months.
 
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Can you please explain why you think I should change the parts from the original build please, I understand 80 PLUS means it is power efficient which means it generates less heat but is there any other reason you choose that power supply? and explain why you think 120GB SSD is enough? The operating system is going to take up most of that please.
 
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Haswell won't bring forth major changes in this build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

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 ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($133.00 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($234.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.72 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.30 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1044.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
 
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I appreciate all the time everyone has spent helping me and if I sounded mean I didn't mean to but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me why you choose the parts you do. This is a big purchase for me and I would like learn what to look for instead of blindly buying what you tell me what to buy, not that I don't trust you.

CPU: Good equivalent to the i5-4670K.

CPU Cooler: According to the tom's hardware sticky "Buyer's Guides and Troubleshooting Tips", they suggested looking for the top rated CPU Cooler on http://www.frostytech.com/top5heatsinks.cfm. According to that website the Cooler Master TPC-812 is the best non-liquid CPU Cooler which is the link below.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103176&Tpk=Coolermaster%20TPC-812&IsVirtualParent=1

Motherboard: What is wrong with choosing a cheaper Motherboard like the one below?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157330

Memory: Is there a reason to choose DDR3-1600 over DDR3-2400 like the one below or is it just the price?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231638

Storage: I would like a SSD to boot my Operating System up quickly and a few games. Shouldn't I go for a SSD if I have a $1100 budget like the ones below?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147193
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192

Video Card: I have had a bad experience with my current ATI Video Card and would really like to avoid all AMD Video Cards and stick with Nvidia like the one below. According to the tom's hardware "Graphics Card Hierarchy Chart" the GeForce GTX 660 is similar in performance to the Radeon HD 7870.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130826

Case: There are 3 major things I want in a case, I want a front USB 3.0 port and a large side panel window like the one below but I also want cable management.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119256

Power Supply: According to the newegg.com "Power Supply Calculator" they suggest 620W if I want to SLI. I would also like it to be modular for better cable management and 80 PLUS Certified to reduce the amount of heat and energy like the ones below.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152042
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817190031
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817159129

Optical Drive: I want a CD / DVD Burner like the one below which is only $2.49 more than the one you suggested.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

Operating System: I will be getting Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit.

Monitor: Not included with $1100 budget I have money outside of the budget set aside to buy 2 Monitors. But I would still like advice with Monitors, according to the YouTube video Newegg TV: PC Monitors, IPS Monitors have better color depth and wider viewing angle and that is why I choose the ASUS VS229H-P which is the link below.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236205

CPU: $219.99
CPU Cooler: $55.99
Motherboard: $109.99
Memory: $99.99
Storage: $219.99-$149.99
Video Card: $199.99
Case: $49.99
Power Supply: $69.99-$64.99
Optical Drive: $17.99
Operating System: $99.99

Total: $1143.90-$1068.90 which is doable







 
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I don't trust that.


The Extreme 4 has 8+4 phase power design, 2 more USB 3, and an eSATA port. To note, Newegg is having a special on the i5-3570K + Asus P8Z77-V LK motherboard for $299.98. Not that you plan on buying these so I don't know why you're asking. Would it not be better to wait until Haswell is out? If you want to learn more about different motherboards, etc. it would make more sense to create a different thread with a more appropriate subject line.


No noticeable performance difference other than in benchmarks.


SSDs are more of a luxury. Buy it if you have any spare change. If load times don't matter to you, save your money. Your choice.

Does that answer all your questions?
 
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What CPU Cooler website do you trust?

What is a 8+4 phase power design and how is it better? 2 USB 3.0 is enough because I am sure I will never need more. I am also sure I will never use a eSATA port as well. Like I said before I would like to learn enough on what I should get so the day that the Haswell comes out I can buy everything, I am just afraid they are going to sell out quickly and take months to restock and I am anxious as well.

Do you have proof on a website you trust that there is no noticeable difference on the memory?

I would really like to get a SSD for quicker loading times in games.
 
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Let me get this right, you gave me this link http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/284314-28-power-supply-guides-info which says "Suggested Brands Corsair, Antec, SilverStone, Seasonic, and OCZ." and then you tell me OCZ is a bad brand and you tell me "buy at least bronze or better gold" which I understand and then I find a bronze and then you just tell me to get the one you chose when I just practically begged for you to explain everything.

I am looking at this Power Supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341051

Please explain to me why it is so important to spend the extra money for a 80 PLUS Platinum instead of a 80 PLUS Bronze? I understand it is 7-10% more efficient and therefore doesn't use up as much energy or generate as much heat.

I am also looking at this Power Supply if you prove to me that it is important for it to be 80 PLUS Platinum http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151121

What is the difference between these 2?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231314
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428

I see one is Timing 9-9-9-24-2N and one is 9-9-9-24.

Like I said before if I sounded mean I didn't mean to but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE tell me why you choose the parts you do.
 
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