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    New Computer Build

    I'm gonna build my first computer soon, and I need some help deciding if these are good enough for moderate gaming/editing. I'm trying to stay under $1,000.

    CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.98 @ SuperBiiz)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
    Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($114.99 @ Newegg)
    Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($67.80 @ Amazon)
    Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
    Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card ($129.20 @ Newegg)
    Sound Card: Asus Xonar DGX 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($29.99 @ Newegg)
    Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.95 @ Amazon)
    Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.06 @ Amazon)
    Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($57.74 @ Amazon)
    Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
    Monitor: AOC e2051Sn 60Hz 20.0" Monitor ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
    Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($53.99 @ Amazon)
    Total: $983.64
    (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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    Wrong section but it does seem good :P I'd rather choose the 660 Ti for the GPU tho.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Youtro View Post
    Wrong section but it does seem good :P I'd rather choose the 660 Ti for the GPU tho.
    Sorry didnt notice, but the 660 is $200+ and im trying to stay under 1k.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zerobrium View Post
    Sorry didnt notice, but the 660 is $200+ and im trying to stay under 1k.
    GPU is what matters the most when talking about Gaming computers so I wouldn't go cheap on it :P Altho 650 is still a very high end GPU.



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    Quote Originally Posted by zerobrium View Post
    Sorry didnt notice, but the 660 is $200+ and im trying to stay under 1k.
    Why don't you just get rid of the Sidewinder, get some crappy keyboard and get a better video card, it'll be a lot better in the long run.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Youtro View Post
    GPU is what matters the most when talking about Gaming computers so I wouldn't go cheap on it :P Altho 650 is still a very high end GPU.
    I wouldn't call the 650 Ti a high end card, it's more like a low - medium spec card.

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    Get a XXXXK cpu, so you can overclock it.
    Last edited by ZeroTroubles; 07-20-2013 at 01:00 PM. Reason: not card, cpu

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    Quote Originally Posted by II-SKOTTIE-II View Post


    Why don't you just get rid of the Sidewinder, get some crappy keyboard and get a better video card, it'll be a lot better in the long run.


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    I wouldn't call the 650 Ti a high end card, it's more like a low - medium spec card.
    I can think of only 2 games that the card wouldn't be able to play on maximum graphics..



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    pretty much same as mine, only i didn't have to buy monitor, or keyboard or mouse and cost only 500



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    Quote Originally Posted by Youtro View Post
    I can think of only 2 games that the card wouldn't be able to play on maximum graphics..
    It's better to get a newer, better one right now so it lasts longer

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