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Frenchy18
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Looking into things for an entry level build, preferably 1080p graphics. Looking to get around 60 to 90 fps or higher.
Mainly, I'm having trouble finding a decently priced graphics card, that will suit the build well. I planned on going with an MSI R9 390, but with current reviews and not much for driver support I think I'd rather go something safer until the next super card comes out. Anyway, this is my current build excluding the graphics card, if you guys have ideas for decently priced cards that will run most AAA games at 60+ fps, let me know. 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6bqqf7

Also, I don't know of a decently priced Monitor that supports 1080p gaming or higher. So input on that would be helpful as well.
Thanks for reading.

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- Get H60 at least. but I recommend Cooler Master EVO 212 over AIO watercooler...

- Avoid CX PSU. I'd go with EVGA 600B

- 15$ optical drive CD/DVD x24 is enough, you only need it to boot windows.

- Try to get a 24 inches monitor its the standard for 1080p

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Motherboard: Asus Z97-C ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC) 


Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 


Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($18.75 @ OutletPC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $1321.41

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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- Get H60 at least. but I recommend Cooler Master EVO 212 over AIO watercooler...

- Avoid CX PSU. I'd go with EVGA 600B

- 15$ optical drive CD/DVD x24 is enough, you only need it to boot windows.

- Try to get a 24 inches monitor its the standard for 1080p

Most 1080p monitors I see are 21-22inches, they have better pixel density anyways

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Name comes from anagramed sticker for "TUF Inside" (A sticker that came with my original ASUS motherboard)

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<SNIP>

AFAIK you don't need to buy thermal paste anymore since the cooler will have it already.

 

The case you chose already has a PSU, you could probably get a better one with the same price.

 

Do you really need 16 gb of ram?

 

As for OS you could by it of reddit, Microsoft software swap, for 10 USD

 

ohh and get an SSD

Processor : i7-6700k (stock speed)

Cooler : Hyper 212X

Motherboard: MSI Krait Gaming Z170

RAM : 4x4gb LPX Memory

Boot Device : Samsung 860 EVO

GPU : ZOTAC 1070 Extreme

PSU :Antec HCG-620M

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Haven't heard of Software Swap on Reddit, so I'll have to check that out. I'll probably end up going 24 inch monitor. The bigger the better right? lol. So Evo 212 is getting thrown on there as opposed to the water cooling corsair. 

Now, with a graphics card. A 290x was an option for me watching benchmarks and things like that, but it's only because I'm not entirely familiar with Nvidia, because I've been an AMD guy for the past 5 years. 

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Overclocking is a hobby. Not a necessity for a decent gaming system.

 

2x4GB of memory is quite sufficient for gaming.

 

IMO an ssd is a must.

 

I suggest a case that will complement the interior color scheme.

 

A better psu.

 

Windows 8.1. Simply because it is newer.

 

A slightly larger monitor.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($85.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1250.65
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80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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Some minor tweaks.....

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: Asus Z87-Pro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($80.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: PNY Anarchy 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($76.50 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.95 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1269.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Motherboard: Asus Z97 PRO GAMER ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($163.98 @ Newegg) 


Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($102.89 @ OutletPC) 


Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 


Optical Drive: LG WH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Asus VX248H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($159.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1060.58

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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gaming on 21 inches is a joke. you feel like you're on a tablet its so tiny. 24 inches at 1080p is the standard @ 92 PPI

I don't think it's tiny :/ it's a 3 inch difference. Everything has to be these days huh? People need a phone that won't even fit in their pocket and a 24 inch monitor. What the hell is the point of everything being bigger? I can see everything fine on my 1080p 21 inch monitor, and it looks beautiful

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($64.05 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($328.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($111.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($249.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1369.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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What a waste of money you have there.

 

Heres a build thats cheaper, same performance and KILOMETERS better gaming enjoyment because of a working freesync loop on a widescreen 75hz IPS monitor:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pHDgf7

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http://www.microcenter.com/product/445399/29UM67_29_UltraWide_219_Full_HD_FreeSync_LED_Monitor

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