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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  Asus H87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($127.55 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 


Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz) 



Optical Drive:  Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ Outlet PC) 


Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1419.41

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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How does this look? Anything to improve? Change? Tips for the build? Thing I should watch out for?

 

This is my first time building so any help is appreciated.

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You need yourself an unlocked processor! ;) Everything looks nice together though. Nice job, bud.

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Don't see much wrong with that but go with the 4670K so you can overclock

CPU: 4670K / Cooler: H100i / RAM: 4x4GB Corsair Vengence Pro 1866MHz / Motherboard: MSI Z87-GD65 / GPU: MSI TF 780 Gaming Edition / Case: Corsair Vengence C70 / Storage: 250GB Samsung Evo & 2TB Seagate Barracuda / PSU: EVGA SuperNova NEX750G

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xhRd

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xhRd/by_merchant/


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($73.98 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($613.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($126.00 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($69.67 @ Outlet PC) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1579.52

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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You could always go this route, and that PSU is maximum overkill.

Main Rig: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) KLEVV CRAS XR RGB DDR4-3600 | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX | Storage: 512GB SKHynix PC401, 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 2x Micron 1100 256GB SATA SSDs | GPU: EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra 10GB | Cooling: ThermalTake Floe 280mm w/ be quiet! Pure Wings 3 | Case: Sliger SM580 (Black) | PSU: Lian Li SP 850W

 

Server: CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Crucial DDR4 Pro | Motherboard: ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES | Storage: 128GB Samsung PM961, 4TB Seagate IronWolf | GPU: AMD FirePro WX 3100 | Cooling: EK-AIO Elite 360 D-RGB | Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow (White) | PSU: Seasonic Focus GM-850

 

Miscellaneous: Dell Optiplex 7060 Micro (i5-8500T/16GB/512GB), Lenovo ThinkCentre M715q Tiny (R5 2400GE/16GB/256GB), Dell Optiplex 7040 SFF (i5-6400/8GB/128GB)

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You need yourself an unlocked processor! ;) Everything looks nice together though. Nice job, bud.

Which unlocked processor should I get then?

 

Don't see much wrong with that but go with the 4670K so you can overclock

Do I need to change anything else to overclock? Do I need a z87 motherboard?

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spend a little bit extra and get yourself a z87 mobo and an unlocked processor 

| 3570k @ 4.4.ghz | Hyper 212 evo | 8GB (2x4GB) 1600mhz Corsair Vengeance | Gigabyte Z77X UD3H | Corsair CX750M | Corsair 300R | OCZ 240GB SSD | Seagate 1TB 7200rpm HDD | Asus DCUII 7950 @1150mhz core 1600mhz mem | 

| BenQ XL2411T | Corsair Vengeance K60 | Logitech G700 | steelseries Qck+ | Fiio E10 | Zalman clip on mic | HD 598 | ATH-M50 |

 

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Which unlocked processor should I get then?

 

Do I need to change anything else to overclock? Do I need a z87 motherboard?

get the 4670k and yes you need a z87 motherboard 

| 3570k @ 4.4.ghz | Hyper 212 evo | 8GB (2x4GB) 1600mhz Corsair Vengeance | Gigabyte Z77X UD3H | Corsair CX750M | Corsair 300R | OCZ 240GB SSD | Seagate 1TB 7200rpm HDD | Asus DCUII 7950 @1150mhz core 1600mhz mem | 

| BenQ XL2411T | Corsair Vengeance K60 | Logitech G700 | steelseries Qck+ | Fiio E10 | Zalman clip on mic | HD 598 | ATH-M50 |

 

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get the 4670k and yes you need a z87 motherboard 

What z87 should I get then?

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What z87 should I get then?

any linus did a video showing that the cheapest z87 and most expensive z87 could overclock pretty much the same so just get what you can afford and what you like the look of, also get a board if it has specific features you want 

| 3570k @ 4.4.ghz | Hyper 212 evo | 8GB (2x4GB) 1600mhz Corsair Vengeance | Gigabyte Z77X UD3H | Corsair CX750M | Corsair 300R | OCZ 240GB SSD | Seagate 1TB 7200rpm HDD | Asus DCUII 7950 @1150mhz core 1600mhz mem | 

| BenQ XL2411T | Corsair Vengeance K60 | Logitech G700 | steelseries Qck+ | Fiio E10 | Zalman clip on mic | HD 598 | ATH-M50 |

 

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Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xi8r

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xhRd
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xhRd/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($73.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($613.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case  ($126.00 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply  ($69.67 @ Outlet PC) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1579.52
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 14:44 EDT-0400)
 
You could always go this route, and that PSU is maximum overkill.

 

Agree with my twin, also isen't a z87 chipset better instead of h87

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Agree with my twin, also isen't a z87 chipset better instead of h87

Only if you have a K Series processor.

Main Rig: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) KLEVV CRAS XR RGB DDR4-3600 | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX | Storage: 512GB SKHynix PC401, 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 2x Micron 1100 256GB SATA SSDs | GPU: EVGA RTX 3080 FTW3 Ultra 10GB | Cooling: ThermalTake Floe 280mm w/ be quiet! Pure Wings 3 | Case: Sliger SM580 (Black) | PSU: Lian Li SP 850W

 

Server: CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Crucial DDR4 Pro | Motherboard: ASUS PRIME B550-PLUS AC-HES | Storage: 128GB Samsung PM961, 4TB Seagate IronWolf | GPU: AMD FirePro WX 3100 | Cooling: EK-AIO Elite 360 D-RGB | Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow (White) | PSU: Seasonic Focus GM-850

 

Miscellaneous: Dell Optiplex 7060 Micro (i5-8500T/16GB/512GB), Lenovo ThinkCentre M715q Tiny (R5 2400GE/16GB/256GB), Dell Optiplex 7040 SFF (i5-6400/8GB/128GB)

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Only if you have a K Series processor.

 

 

Yes but everyone recommend one so thats why :)

when I scroll down it looks like it's just one person having a conversation with himself :P

| 3570k @ 4.4.ghz | Hyper 212 evo | 8GB (2x4GB) 1600mhz Corsair Vengeance | Gigabyte Z77X UD3H | Corsair CX750M | Corsair 300R | OCZ 240GB SSD | Seagate 1TB 7200rpm HDD | Asus DCUII 7950 @1150mhz core 1600mhz mem | 

| BenQ XL2411T | Corsair Vengeance K60 | Logitech G700 | steelseries Qck+ | Fiio E10 | Zalman clip on mic | HD 598 | ATH-M50 |

 

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 
Motherboard:  ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($279.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Microcenter) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1289.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 15:19 EDT-0400)
 
 
how does this look?
 
  • replaced i5-4670 with i5-4670k
  • replaced Asus H87-PRO with ASRock z87 Extreme3
  • replaced GTX 770 2G with Radeon HD 7970 3G
  • ^^^^^Is that a good idea?^^^^^
  • replaced Storm Stryker with Define R4 Window
  • replaced Corsair HX750 with XFX ProSeries 750w

Are those changes good? Should I keep the GTX 770? 

 

Will I have problems? Will I need to do anything different or tricky or unexpected? I've read many guides, but I don't want to find out that my motherboard actually needs to be dunked in cat litter before it works.

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how does this look?
  • replaced i5-4670 with i5-4670k
  • replaced Asus H87-PRO with ASRock z87 Extreme3
  • replaced GTX 770 2G with Radeon HD 7970 3G
  • ^^^^^Is that a good idea?^^^^^
  • replaced Storm Stryker with Define R4 Window
  • replaced Corsair HX750 with XFX ProSeries 750w

Are those changes good? Should I keep the GTX 770? 

Will I have problems? Will I need to do anything different or tricky or unexpected? I've read many guides, but I don't want to find out that my motherboard actually needs to be dunked in cat litter before it works.

Looks solid. Nothing to change but I personally wouldn't get the high profile ram for easier heatsink headroom. i also just like low profile ram.

stick with the 7970--pretty much the same performance as the 770, more vram, and cheaper.

 

This might help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPHCBWayEsY

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
Also, make sure to quote a post or tag a member when replying or else they won't get a notification that you replied to them.

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Looks solid. Nothing to change but I personally wouldn't get the high profile ram for easier heatsink headroom. i also just like low profile ram.

stick with the 7970--pretty much the same performance as the 770, more vram, and cheaper.

 

This might help: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPHCBWayEsY

my budget is about $1500, so this build right now is $1290. What should I upgrade or get to improve it?

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 
Motherboard:  ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card  ($279.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Microcenter) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1289.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 15:19 EDT-0400)
 
 
how does this look?
 
  • replaced i5-4670 with i5-4670k

  • replaced Asus H87-PRO with ASRock z87 Extreme3

  • replaced GTX 770 2G with Radeon HD 7970 3G

  • ^^^^^Is that a good idea?^^^^^

  • replaced Storm Stryker with Define R4 Window

  • replaced Corsair HX750 with XFX ProSeries 750w

Are those changes good? Should I keep the GTX 770? 

 

Will I have problems? Will I need to do anything different or tricky or unexpected? I've read many guides, but I don't want to find out that my motherboard actually needs to be dunked in cat litter before it works.

 

question ?  What is your maximum  budget,  purpose of build  and estimated completion. 

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question ?  What is your maximum  budget,  purpose of build  and estimated completion. 

budget - $1500 

porpoise - gaming 

estimated completion - ordering the parts within a week

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 

Motherboard:  ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 


Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case  ($159.99 @ Microcenter) 


Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Microcenter) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ Outlet PC) 


Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1488.86

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 16:18 EDT-0400)

 

 

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CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 
Motherboard:  ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($129.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($63.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($398.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Corsair 600T White Graphite ATX Mid Tower Case  ($159.99 @ Microcenter) 
Optical Drive:  LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Microcenter) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1488.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 16:18 EDT-0400)
 
 
How does this look?

 

this is my suggestion for your computer build

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1xm0n
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my budget is about $1500, so this build right now is $1290. What should I upgrade or get to improve it?

Save your money and get a better gpu when you need one. No need to spend more when there's nothing important left to improve. You CAN improve the parts but at this point but you wouldn't get a good value out of your money by paying more.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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Save your money and get a better gpu when you need one. No need to spend more when there's nothing important left to improve. You CAN improve the parts but at this point but you wouldn't get a good value out of your money by paying more.

Should I get 16gb of ram instead of 8gb?

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Should I get 16gb of ram instead of 8gb?

There's no reason to--you'd probably never use it.

If you ever need help with a build, read the following before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/
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