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TraustiG
By TraustiG
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I'm building a new computer this summer, the parts aren't set in stone as off yet but here is what I have so far.

Motherboard - Asus z170-a

CPU - i7 6700k

CPU cooling - Corsair h100i

Ram - Corsair Vengeance LPX 3000mhz 16gb (2x8gb)

GPU - Thinking about either some 960gtx or 970gtx... 

PSU - Corsair Rm650x

 

I would be using the computer for mostly gaming but some photo/video editing. I basically only play CS:GO and LoL and don't foresee me playing any heavier games. I also have a 144hz screen.

Any thoughts? Changes?

 

 

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Looks good! A 960 would be more than enough for CS:GO and LoL. :)

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  • Cooler: Cryorig H7 (With a 120 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB)
  • Motherboard: MSI B150M Bazooka Plus
  • Memory: 16 (2x8) GB DDR4 Kingston HyperX Fury (Black)
  • Video Card: Sapphire NITRO R9 390 (Stock)
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  • Power Supply: 520 W Seasonic M12II Evo (with custom extensions and cable combs)
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  • Fans: 2x 120 mm & 3x 140 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB
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  • Keyboard: Logitech K120
  • Mouse: Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury
  • Mousepad: SteelSeries QcK
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)

 

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Hello there, and welcome to the forums!

Could you tell us your

Budget,

Location, as in country,

Resolution you will game at

Any old PC you have, and if yes, then what is its specs.

 

Basic but important information to determine the right parts for your build.

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If you're going to be gaming at 4k or 1440p, I'd go with a 980 ti.

Otherwise, a 970 is fine.

i7 4790k | MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition | G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB | Samsung 850 EVO 500 GB | 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB | MSI GTX 970 Twin Frozr V | Fractal Design R4 | EVGA 650W

A gaming PC for your budget: $800 - $1000 - $1500 - $1800 - $2600 - $9001

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Oh forgot the resolution, 1920x1080, my old computer has a 2500k cpu along with gtx550ti.. so I'm thinking it's time for an upgrade! I recently bought a SSD though, so I'm bringing that over along with the HDD, hence no storage in the list.

My location is Iceland, so any budget I give is pretty warped since pc part prices vary heavily, the list I posted with a gtx960 for example is about 1700 USD which I'm pretty sure is ridiculously overpriced for what you're used to.

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