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Hello Everybody Christmas is coming up and i always upgrade my computer. But this year i only need a few thing but i could not decide what to use. 

 

I am mainly looking to spend around $500 and since i already have MOSTLY everything here are the things i need.

Graphics Card

NEW Monitor

Peripherals: Mouse & Keyboard.

 

Now my main issue is what graphics card to get. I was looking at a Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 Windforce and i really liked it.

for my monitor i had no idea what to choose. I was really looking for a 20" - 23" monitor that was from ASUS or ACER. 

For peripherals i really dont need the highest grade Gaming keyboard and mouse, i just needed something that was comfortable to use and was good looking.

 

So My Current System is:

 

CPU: Intel Core i5 3550 3.3 GHz

GPU: NONE

Motherboard: ASRock B75 Pro 3

RAM: 16 GB of Corsair Vengence

PSU: Rosewill 600W Performance Series

Case: Sentey Arvina Extreme Division

Keyboard: Logitech(thats all i know i dont know what model)

Mouse: HP (Its old but it gets stuff done.)

 

So if you guys could help me pick some parts for my upgrade that would be great!

 

- Hunter

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I'd get a 770/7970 with that money, then get a VA panel with a mech keyboard and a G400/Deathadder 2013

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I can help you for the GPU:.

There are a lot of options, but i think that the beasts are:

-GTX 770 2GB SC;

-R9 280X Sapphire Toxic Edition.

 

They're really good and pretty cheap :)

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I can help you for the GPU:.

There are a lot of options, but i think that the beasts are:

-GTX 770 2GB SC;

-R9 280X Sapphire Toxic Edition.

 

They're really good and pretty cheap :)

Can you possibly put a link in your post?

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For the monitor you could also look at Dell, they have a nice and good priced FullHD 24inch monitor (P2414H I believe) and TFTCentral has an excellent review on it.

For the GPU indeed, the 770 or 7970/280x are good options. I would try to get a 7970 if they are comparably priced, the 280x only gives never settle silver (vs gold) and the 770 only has 2GB. Especially sinds AMD now has Battlefield 4 and Thief in the bundle. As for the keyboard, you could try to squeeze a cheap mechanical one in (like the Steelseriew 6Gv2). 

 

Can you possibly put a link in your post?

If you put it in google you will find it too.

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Sure.

At the moment, on Amazon there's only the vapor edition of the 280X: http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-VAPOR-X-PCI-Express-Graphics-11221-02-40G/dp/B00FLMKR32/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1384364349&sr=1-2&keywords=280x

 

The GTX770 SC: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-SuperClocked-Graphics-02G-P4-2774-KR/dp/B00CZIQXBA/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1384364427&sr=1-1&keywords=770+gtx

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those are great cards no doubt but i dont think his budget of approx $150 could get him a keyboard, mouse, and a new monitor

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those are great cards no doubt but i dont think his budget of approx $150 could get him a keyboard, mouse, and a new monitor

Yep, you're right.

So, for a lower price, there are other two options:

-GTX 760: http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-SuperClocked-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2765-KR/dp/B00DHW4HXY/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1384364708&sr=1-1&keywords=gtx+760 -50$ compared to the GTX770;

-R9 270X: http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Version-PCI-Express-Graphics-11217-01-20G/dp/B00B3WTWXU/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1384364758&sr=1-3&keywords=270x

OR

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-R9-270X-DisplayPort-PCI-Express/dp/B00FR6XP6I/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1384364758&sr=1-2&keywords=270x

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I'd get a 770/7970 with that money, then get a VA panel with a mech keyboard and a G400/Deathadder 2013

that won't work out by a long shot!

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those are great cards no doubt but i dont think his budget of approx $150 could get him a keyboard, mouse, and a new monitor

My Budget is 500...Watchu talking about??

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as for the keyboard i would like to show you the Quickfire TK or storm trigger. you can get it in a variety of switches (my personal favourites are blues and browns)

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Hello Everybody Christmas is coming up and i always upgrade my computer. But this year i only need a few thing but i could not decide what to use. 

 

I am mainly looking to spend around $500 and since i already have MOSTLY everything here are the things i need.

Graphics Card

NEW Monitor

Peripherals: Mouse & Keyboard.

 

 

So if you guys could help me pick some parts for my upgrade that would be great!

 

- Hunter

 

This:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928xoc3gd

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/acer-monitor-umvg6aab01

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/perixx-keyboard-11060

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-mouse-sgm2001blon1

 

if you have the money, get them all, if not, get them in that order :)

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that won't work out by a long shot!

darn, well just get a mouse it's more important than the keyboard

still sticking to VA panel and better graphics card

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My Budget is 500...Watchu talking about??

budget of $500 - approx $350 = $150 for the three others which is not enough considering a decent monitor is around $120 u got $30 left foa a keyboard and mouse i which is a complete joke considering you want nice things xD

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Looking into this. I like all of these!

But since im a more Nvidia Person im going to get http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn760oc4gd

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Get a GPU and then a nice mouse/keyboard like a Razer Naga 2014/Ducky Shine III

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Is the system just for gaming?

If you're shopping during Christmas, I'd recommend planning/asking later. Parts and prices change frequently. 

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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