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I'm getting a black (or black/red) themed system. Looking for a set that is either:


 


- mATX board + 4590/4690K + Single high-end GPU (I'll pass my HD7750 to that system temporarily, but for the GPU it will be 750Ti or 970) + Corsair Spec-01


- ATX board + 4590/4690K + Same GPU specifications + Fractal Design Define S


 


Both boards I'm looking for must have 4 DIMMs and prolly $120US or $150US. I won't be SLI'ing since I don't play much AAA games, and I only have a 2x1080p monitors.


 


My main target is Asus Z97-E for $120US for the ATX set. Any recommendations for mATX or other ATX that would get with my theme?


 

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I generally like gigabyte or msi or Asus. I'd pick the one you like the look of the most.

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How does one say 750Ti or 970?

MSI gaming 5 would be my choice.

 

 

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Depending if you get the 4590 vs 4690k, you can get a motheboard with H97 or Z97, respectively.  The non-k CPU will save you money as the CPU is cheaper and the H97 boards are cheaper.

 

My vote, for a tight budget, get the non-k CPU and H97 board, and put savings toward gtx 970.

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How does one say 750Ti or 970?

MSI gaming 5 would be my choice.

It's either stay 7750, then go 750Ti, then go 970. Or, 7750 then blow-out 970

 

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