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So I've got this build that TheKDub helped me with:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Starfarer50/saved/B7pLrH

 

But now I'm wanting better specs because I have two friends that won't stop talking about the new Metal Gear. Here's the recommended stats for that game:

 

  • OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64 (64-bit OS Required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Hard Drive: 28 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1)

 

I already have a monitor and a mouse, and I have a wireless system selected so I don't have to run a wire across the house. I'm aware 2Tb is a bit large, but it's only about five dollars more and I want the extra space for movies.

 

So the real question is what do I need to change or update to get at least these stats while staying as cheap as possible? I was hoping to stay around the 1000$ mark, but I don't know if that's possible to do and get the desired specs.

 

Edit: I've got no interest in SSD's at this point in time, I own a monster tower and a good PSU, and I want 1 8gb stick and not 2 4gb sticks. More info means better results!

 

Thank you!

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So I've got this build that TheKDub helped me with:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Starfarer50/saved/B7pLrH

 

But now I'm wanting better specs because I have two friends that won't stop talking about the new Metal Gear. Here's the recommended stats for that game:

 

  • OS: Windows 7x64, Windows 8x64 (64-bit OS Required)
  • Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 (3.60GHz) or better; Quad-core or better
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 (DirectX 11 graphic card required)
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Hard Drive: 28 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card (Surround Sound 5.1)

 

I already have a monitor and a mouse, and I have a wireless system selected so I don't have to run a wire across the house. I'm aware 2Tb is a bit large, but it's only about five dollars more and I want the extra space for movies.

 

So the real question is what do I need to change or update to get at least these stats while staying as cheap as possible? I was hoping to stay around the 1000$ mark, but I don't know if that's possible to do and get the desired specs.

 

Thank you!

You're build is fine 

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CPU: i3 4160|Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE|RAM: Kingston HyperX Blue 8GB(2x4GB)|GPU: Sapphire Nitro R9 380 4GB|PSU: Seasonic M12II EVO 620W Modular|Storage: 1TB WD Blue|Case: NZXT S340 Black|PCIe devices: TP-Link WDN4800| Montior: ASUS VE247H| Others: PS3/PS4

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this build is better

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.50 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($41.85 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.68 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.20 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($72.90 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $962.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-07 10:29 EDT-0400

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this build is better

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($64.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($76.50 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($41.85 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($64.68 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.20 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($319.98 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($57.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($72.90 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $962.08

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-09-07 10:29 EDT-0400

 

Dude, I appreciate what you're trying to do, but did you look at my build at all? I want to stay at a 2Tb drive, and I already own a tower and power supply. No point buying a new one of each.

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