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WatCow
By WatCow
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Hi!

 

I'm trying to get a decent computer, one that can play modern games at medium-high settings. I also play lots of csgo so I really want it to be able to run that well. I'm trying to fit it under 900-1000 dollars, while still fitting in a monitor and the os in the budget.

 

This is what I have so far http://pcpartpicker.com/p/7M2cjX

 

Thanks in advance :D

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CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($104.75 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($71.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.95 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card  ($172.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($19.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.85 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.75 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $743.14
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Is the optical drive really necessary?

 

Moving thread to New Builds and Planning--please post in the correct sub-forum in the future.

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Is the optical drive really necessary?
 
Moving thread to New Builds and Planning--please post in the correct sub-forum in the future.

 

Sorry, first time posting

This is also my first time building/attempting to build a computer, so I wasn't exactly sure if I needed it or not

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Sorry, first time posting

This is also my first time building/attempting to build a computer, so I wasn't exactly sure if I needed it or not

Would you ever need to use optical discs?

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If you're willing to spend 1080 bucks and want something extremely small, look no further. Comes with Windows, you guys can change out what looks like total shit:

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: ASRock Z97E-ITX/ac Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Micro Center) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($88.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card  ($328.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.85 @ OutletPC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.75 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1095.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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