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Hey guys, this is my first build that I will be using mostly for CSGO, and just other games that don't require much.

 

This is the build that I was recommended: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xWxDHx

 

Nothing to special, but it's what I could get because of my budget restrictions. (around $750)

 

So tell me what you think, feedback is appreciated!

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For $750 and all peripherals I think I can make you a little something more powerful. Gimme a minute or two.

 

Much better. Here you go:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($111.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S1 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.49 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 285 2GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($158.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($15.00)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: LG 23MP57HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $692.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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You can get a copy of WIndows for like $15 on https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/ and then upgrade to Windows 10 for free. 285 will destroy the 950 and the i3 is heaps better than the 760K. Plus you can get like an i5-4460 down the road. If you have a bit more money a 280X is slightly more powerful.

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I'm quite tired, so I'll probably mess it up, but normally I'd make a list for you - I'm sure someone else will. All I'll say is you don't want to go with AMD for your CPU...

Plus, no point getting the GTX 950, it's at the most expensive price point it will be, it literally just released. Don't need to spend that much on windows either. Do you NEED wifi?

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My rig: 

   CPU: Pentium G3258 @ 4.5GHz | GPU: GTX 760 reference | PSU: Corsair RM750 | Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V | Motherboard: Gigabyte B85M D3H | Case: NZXT S340 White | RAM: 8GB EVO Potenza @ 1600MHz | Storage: 3TB Seagate HDD, 60GB OCZ SSD, 620GB Toshiba HDD | Mouse: Steelseries Rival @1000 CPi |  OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 6S 16GB  
http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/439354-why-nvidia/
 
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Hey guys, this is my first build that I will be using mostly for CSGO, and just other games that don't require much.

 

This is the build that I was recommended: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xWxDHx

 

Nothing to special, but it's what I could get because of my budget restrictions. (around $750)

 

So tell me what you think, feedback is appreciated!

whit the parts you chose and that budget, your raping my ass right now, and making me cry.
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Hey guys, this is my first build that I will be using mostly for CSGO, and just other games that don't require much.

 

This is the build that I was recommended: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xWxDHx

 

Nothing to special, but it's what I could get because of my budget restrictions. (around $750)

 

So tell me what you think, feedback is appreciated!

what state do you live in becuase newegg may kill your budget, if you live in the taxable areas.
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CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($70.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-DS2H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston Beast 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($51.99 @ Newegg) 


Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB SuperSC ACX 2.0+ Video Card  ($194.99 @ NCIX US) 



Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ NCIX US) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($15.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: LG 23MP57HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $764.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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just did a real quick build, thought this was a little better. Oh forgot to put it on too, but I'd go WD for the HDD

CPU: i5-4690k GPU: 280x Toxic PSU: Coolermaster V750 Motherboard: Z97X-SOC RAM: Ripjaws 1x8 1600mhz Case: Corsair 750D HDD: WD Blue 1TB

How to Build A PC|Windows 10 Review Follow the CoC and don't be a scrub~soaringchicken

 

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For $750 and all peripherals I think I can make you a little something more powerful. Gimme a minute or two.

 

Much better. Here you go:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($111.99 @ B&H)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H81M-S1 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($37.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.49 @ Newegg)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.00 @ Amazon)

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 285 2GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($158.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($15.00)

Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($15.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: LG 23MP57HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg)

Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $692.38

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-23 19:12 EDT-0400

 

You can get a copy of WIndows for like $15 on https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/ and then upgrade to Windows 10 for free. 285 will destroy the 950 and the i3 is heaps better than the 760K. Plus you can get like an i5-4460 down the road. If you have a bit more money a 280X is slightly more powerful.

Is this a reliable way to get windows? Like it's not a scam or anything?

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Is this a reliable way to get windows? Like it's not a scam or anything?

Nope, perfectly fine. A lot of people on here get Windows that way. Make sure to read the comments on the thread to make sure, most if not all are legit. A lot of the guys on there will give another key if the first one doesn't work or something, too.

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Hey guys, this is my first build that I will be using mostly for CSGO, and just other games that don't require much.

 

This is the build that I was recommended: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xWxDHx

 

Nothing to special, but it's what I could get because of my budget restrictions. (around $750)

 

So tell me what you think, feedback is appreciated!

Here you go my man:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($96.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock 970 Pro3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($56.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.98 @ Best Buy)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 380 4GB Nitro Video Card  ($223.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ NCIX US)

Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($15.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: LG 23MP57HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg)

Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $771.75

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT 16GB GDDR6 Motherboard: MSI PRESTIGE X570 CREATION
AIO: Corsair H150i Pro RAM: Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 32GB 3600MHz DDR4 Case: Lian Li PC-O11 Dynamic PSU: Corsair RM850x White

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Get Windows 7 off of reddit for like 10 bucks or just torrent the OS of your choosing like I did. 

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $750.43
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Get Windows 7 off of reddit for like 10 bucks or just torrent the OS of your choosing like I did. 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.95 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($53.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.78 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card  ($229.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($51.98 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($26.98 @ Newegg) 

Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $750.43

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Nope, perfectly fine. A lot of people on here get Windows that way. Make sure to read the comments on the thread to make sure, most if not all are legit. A lot of the guys on there will give another key if the first one doesn't work or something, too.

Okay, but I always get nervous about things like that can you, if it's not too much trouble, recommend a reliable seller to me?

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Okay, but I always get nervous about things like that can you, if it's not too much trouble, recommend a reliable seller to me?

The one with the most comments seems to be the most popular one. Wait for him to PM you, I'm pretty sure you can pay him with PayPal or Google Wallet.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/comments/3ht0hs/h_windows_10_7_8_81_servers_office_visio_project/

 

 

Texas

I'm in Houston!

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The one with the most comments seems to be the most popular one. Wait for him to PM you, I'm pretty sure you can pay him with PayPal or Google Wallet.

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/comments/3ht0hs/h_windows_10_7_8_81_servers_office_visio_project/

 

 

I'm in Houston!

Nice, I live in Dallas! and thanks for the help!

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psu review:

http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story4&reid=214

 

1ms, 60 hertz monitor

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($111.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($36.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.98 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 950 2GB Video Card  ($158.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($88.88 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC E2476VWM6 60Hz 23.6" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Logitech Corded Keyboard K280e Wired Standard Keyboard  ($9.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Gigabyte GM-M6800 Wired Optical Mouse  ($14.77 @ Newegg)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset  ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $794.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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