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Not really a complete noob, but the last pc I build was during the pentium days. Taking a while before I can catch up again. But now have 700-730$ budget, I was wondering if this is ok?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ckr7xr

 

I wanted aesthetics and a 960. Tried my best to make it fit. Dont mind the keyboard, as I dont really mind it as much, I just need a new one. =)

 

Also Im not 100% on that processor. (I want this to run games 1080p and record aswell) 

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You could do much better than that for 700 USD.

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get the R9 270. R9 270 outperforms 960 in every possible way.

The 960 is a lot better than the R9 270. Do you mean R9 380?

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First of all, you shouldn't be using AMD processors at that price point. Try an I3 or I5.

Secondly, you should be using an AMD graphics card at that price point. Try an 370x or 380.

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get the R9 270. R9 270 outperforms 960 in every possible way.

i think you mean r9 380

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R9 380... Solved, and if you want to go to 1440p or 4k, just get another (Assuming you don't get the 2GB version)

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Why waste money on getting an APU as well as a dedicated GPU? Get a 4650 and a cheap mobo instead, also get a different PSU, corsair CX seriesPSUs use low quality components, I recommend any 450w PSU from either Seasonic, XFX, or Antec

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Getting an APU is definitely not worth it if you're going to purchase a gpu. Get an i3 or i5 instead. It may be a little more expensive if you go for an i5, but the performance difference is noticeable.

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1. Change a10-7850K to a core i5 (the i5 is worlds better for a bit more)

2. Get an R9 380 4GB for that price!

3. Get a seasonic one . COrsair's CX line are not meant for gaming. They're meant for office work. Don't use it for gaming.

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i think you mean r9 380

Ops, i totally meant that. typo typo :P I mean yes, go for r9 380.

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plz no CX PSU

Yeah that's one satanic PSU

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Ops, i totally meant that. typo typo :P I mean yes, go for r9 380.

I was thinking that, I had no idea if you'd made a mistake or were just dumb. Glad to see you aren't dumb :)

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1. Change a10-7850K to a core i5 (the i5 is worlds better for a bit more)

2. Get an R9 380 4GB for that price!

3. Get a seasonic one . COrsair's CX line are not meant for gaming. They're meant for office work. Don't use it for gaming.

"850w psu for just an i5" yea, im pretty sure they just fucked up 

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don't go with an APU, especially if you want a dedicated graphics card. An i3 or i5 will serve you much better. You also get a much better feature set. M.2, PCIe 3.0, etc.

AMD's CPU platform is dead.

 

An R9 380 will be better than the 960.

 

Regardless of whether you believe in Heaven and Hell or not, CX PSUs are of the DEVIL.

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get the R9 270. R9 270 outperforms 960 in every possible way.

The 270 doesn't even come close...the 270 is like 750Ti territory not 960.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($216.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X41 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($90.00 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($90.99 @ SuperBiiz) 



Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 380 4GB PCS+ Video Card  ($183.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Cooler Master Elite 110 Mini ITX Tower Case  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 


Total: $731.42

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Not really a complete noob, but the last pc I build was during the pentium days. Taking a while before I can catch up again. But now have 700-730$ budget, I was wondering if this is ok?

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ckr7xr

 

I wanted aesthetics and a 960. Tried my best to make it fit. Dont mind the keyboard, as I dont really mind it as much, I just need a new one. =)

 

Also Im not 100% on that processor. (I want this to run games 1080p and record aswell) 

http://pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/

 

this is the best build for that price point

 

(you can sub in a 960 but it is worse)

<p>Wish I could have this already!! : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qTLRjX

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I was thinking that, I had no idea if you'd made a mistake or were just dumb. Glad to see you aren't dumb :)

Pssht, since when did idiots get on this forum?  *Looks, in mirror* Oh fu-

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.80 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.00 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($40.50 @ SuperBiiz)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($163.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: AZIO L70 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($28.99 @ Best Buy)

Total: $657.24

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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Late 2017 Build : Intel i7 8700k // Asus Prime Z370-A // G.Skill Trident Z 8x2 16GB // EVGA GTX 1080 Ti  // NZXT S320 Elite 

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Well then ideas for 700$ builds?

Thank to everyone! =)

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($163.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($41.40 @ SuperBiiz) 



Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card  ($242.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: AZIO L70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($28.99 @ Best Buy) 

Total: $676.84

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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