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So I am planning to build a new pc, I already have the following components:

 

Case - Fractal Design Core 500 mATX

Fans - Thermaltake Riing 140mm red led

PSU - Corsair CX450M 2015 edition ( New parts don't need that much power, right?)

 

But I don't know what to buy next, what do you think would be the best pc I could get for 1200$ while using the components I already have, can you please post pcpartpicker lists?

 

My main game is CS:GO, but I would like to play GTA V and a very cpu-based game: Microsoft FSX.

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8 minutes ago, Lum1nou5 said:

So I am planning to build a new pc, I already have the following components:

 

Case - Fractal Design Core 500 mATX

Fans - Thermaltake Riing 140mm red led

PSU - Corsair CX450M 2015 edition ( New parts don't need that much power, right?)

 

But I don't know what to buy next, what do you think would be the best pc I could get for 1200$ while using the components I already have, can you please post pcpartpicker lists?

 

My main game is CS:GO, but I would like to play GTA V and a very cpu-based game: Microsoft FSX.

Is that the grey CX?

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4 minutes ago, Lum1nou5 said:

So I am planning to build a new pc, I already have the following components:

 

Case - Fractal Design Core 500 mATX

Fans - Thermaltake Riing 140mm red led

PSU - Corsair CX450M 2015 edition ( New parts don't need that much power, right?)

 

But I don't know what to buy next, what do you think would be the best pc I could get for 1200$ while using the components I already have, can you please post pcpartpicker lists?

 

My main game is CS:GO, but I would like to play GTA V and a very cpu-based game: Microsoft FSX.

Ge a new PSU if you want to game with that rig. the corsair CX series is firehazard in a 1200$ mid-/high-end rig.

I would advise you to get an i7 for that purpose but wait for the new GPUs to come out.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
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Ge a new PSU if you want to game with that rig. the corsair CX series is firehazard in a 1200$ mid-/high-end rig.

I would advise you to get an i7 for that purpose but wait for the new GPUs to come out.

Actually, the new grey units are okay.

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1 minute ago, Starelementpoke said:

Actually, the new grey units are okay.

but still?I mean come on, if you are willing to spend 1,2 grande ...

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15 minutes ago, Lum1nou5 said:

I mean if there's need to, but probably no.

That cx450m should be fine if you don't oc, but you may have less gpu choices if pascal/polaris proves to be too power-consuming.

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19 minutes ago, Lum1nou5 said:

I mean if there's need to, but probably no.

Bam:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XzpHf7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XzpHf7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.86 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock B150M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.00 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 Nano 4GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 500 Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($0.00) 
Total: $1187.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-08 10:44 EDT-0400

Get some extra fans I would recommend.

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1 minute ago, lee32uk said:

Yeah you don't need that much. Ram is pretty cheap at the moment, but 32GB is overkill for a gaming pc. 

 

You can get a cheaper cooler as well such as the CM 212 Evo. The Fractal Core 500 takes up to 170mm.

Eh, I was just throwing stuff in at that point.

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25 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Bam:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XzpHf7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XzpHf7/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.86 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard: ASRock B150M-ITX Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: PNY CS1211 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.00 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Toshiba Product Series:DT01ACA 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($42.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 Nano 4GB Video Card  ($489.99 @ Amazon) 
Case: Fractal Design Core 500 Mini ITX Desktop Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($0.00) 
Total: $1187.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-05-08 10:44 EDT-0400

Get some extra fans I would recommend.

what about a dual rad? not possible?

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9 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

 

Not sure why he needs a liquid cooler or 32gb of ram. Maybe a larger ssd instead?

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8 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Sorry, can you explain? I'm doing a shit load of multitasking right now.

 

3 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Magh, small case, thought water cooling would be a good idea okay? I'm multitasking right now.

A 240 rad that fits in the top like the artic liquid something 240

 

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4 minutes ago, Starelementpoke said:

Oh, I get it. I didn't think it'd be really needed since it's locked.

Damn, well you got me there :P would still be quieter though ...

 

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