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Hey guys so I've been thinking on some new parts for my first computer build and I was thinking about settling with these specs. but being absolutely new to computer parts and combinations I would like to get some input from the community. thanks! 

I would like to spend up to around $1800, preferably lower.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/QVXKnQ
 
CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($274.99 @ Memory Express) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($98.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth X79 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard  ($339.98 @ Amazon Canada) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($174.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($138.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card  ($369.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case: Corsair 760T White ATX Full Tower Case  ($169.99 @ Canada Computers) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ NCIX) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($107.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1775.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 21:31 EDT-0400
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also the i7-3820 is just a 15-4960k with 2mb of extra cache I made the mistake of getting one

so heres something

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/nLbm23

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Get an i5 4690K and a z97 mobo, I would suggest the MSI Z97-G55 SLI.

That or an i7 4790K.

Other than that it looks good.

Specs: CPU - Intel i7 8700K @ 5GHz | GPU - Gigabyte GTX 970 G1 Gaming | Motherboard - ASUS Strix Z370-G WIFI AC | RAM - XPG Gammix DDR4-3000MHz 32GB (2x16GB) | Main Drive - Samsung 850 Evo 500GB M.2 | Other Drives - 7TB/3 Drives | CPU Cooler - Corsair H100i Pro | Case - Fractal Design Define C Mini TG | Power Supply - EVGA G3 850W

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what are you using the pc for? if only gaming get an i5 and 8gb of ram and change to the 1150 socket but if you are video editing go with the i7 3820 and 16gb of ram

 

i would also recommend an extra HDD for general storage 

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CPU: I5 4690 3.5ghz || MOBO: MSI B85-G43 Gaming Board || RAM: 8GB Corsair Vengance Pro - Red || GPU: Gainward GTX770 Phantom 4gb || PSU: EVGA SuperNova 750W Gold || Case: Thermaltake Urban T31 || SSD: Corsair Force 120GB || HDD: 1TB WD Black
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Move to the 4690K, it would perform better than the 3820, and get a $100-150 Z97 motherboard with it, there is absolutely no need at all of spending $350 on a motherboard.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($256.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($98.98 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($154.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($89.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($115.98 @ DirectCanada) 


Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 980 4GB Video Card  ($624.99 @ Memory Express) 

Case: NZXT H440 (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Canada Computers) 


Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($107.99 @ NCIX) 

Total: $1679.86

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 21:43 EDT-0400

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Hey guys so I've been thinking on some new parts for my first computer build and I was thinking about settling with these specs. but being absolutely new to computer parts and combinations I would like to get some input from the community. thanks! 

I would like to spend up to around $1800, preferably lower.

Welcome to Linus Tech Tips :)

 

Give this build some consideration.

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($248.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ NCIX) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($174.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($138.98 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($374.99 @ Memory Express) 
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($374.99 @ Memory Express) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($107.99 @ NCIX) 
Total: $1800.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-28 21:47 EDT-0400

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Wow thanks for all the suggestions!

I would like to use this mainly for editing videos so I'm not too interested in SLI but I would still like to do some gaming on the side so I think I'll get a cheaper motherboard and upgrade my processor thanks guys!

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