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First Build, What Should/Shouldn't I Buy? Suggestions?

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The build so far: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/27lmL

 

  • What's the computer going to be for?
  1. Gaming (WoW, TES, Fallout, Minecraft with Heavy graphic mods, and other "next gen" titles like Titanfall.)
  2. Emulation (N64 all the way up to Wii.)
  3. A little bit of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Correl Draw.
  4. I want to use my monitor as a TV so I'm going to be getting a capture card sometime in the near future. I figured I should mention that?

 

  • Budget?

Trying to keep it below $2000. Hopfully Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals takes around $200-$300 off.

 

  • Do you plan on getting headphones/speakers to go with that sound card?

Headphones, yes. I'm gonna try and score some Closed Beyerdynamic 770s or maybe some Open Audio Technica's on BF/CM.

 

  • Do you know how much you want to overclock?

Well not really because I dont know too much about it, but I've been reading about overclocking with the 4670k and a lot of people usually suggest a decent Gigabyte MOBO and The Hyper 212 EVO or H100i. So I figure if I have the right tools to overclock, I can ease my way into it slowely without the risk of damaging components. Obviously I'm going to read more about OC'ing and I know Linus should have several videos about it.

 

  • How are you today?

I'm good, thank you :)

 

  • Why did you choose the UD3H over the UD4H?

Don't plan to OC too much and I didn't think I needed the extra firepower the UD4H was dishing out. Plus I save around $30. This might change come BF/CM.

 

 

So is there anything you guys would suggest? Also, first time poster. Thank you!

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I'd suggest a good gaming mouse also.The parts list looks good and that will be a good computer!

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cut down and get a cheaper optical drive, and get a 128 gig SSD

Hope I could help!

Specs: CPU: AMD FX-8320 @4.0ghz GPU: ASUS DCUII GTX 770 PSU: EVGA Supernova 750g CASE: Fractal Define R4 RAM: 8 Gigabytes ADATA 1333 Mhz MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3

 

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Looks good, you could get cheaper ram if you don't care about looks and the psu is a little bit over kill a 650w would be fine!

Computers doe

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Don't even bother with a build now, do the entire thing on Black Friday because pretty much every part ever is subject to change, and not changing it to a comparable substitute for a much better price would be silly. 

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CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($192.98 @ SuperBiiz) 


Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($173.56 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case:  Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 



Mouse:  Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse  ($63.97 @ B&H) 

Monitor: Korean 1440P ($350.00)

GPU: Non reference 290 (not released yet) ($450.00)

Total: $1825.96

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 22:25 EST-0500)

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CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($192.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($173.56 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Mouse:  Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse  ($63.97 @ B&H) 
Monitor: Korean 1440P ($350.00)
GPU: Non reference 290 (not released yet) ($450.00)
Total: $1825.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 22:25 EST-0500)

 

what about graphics card? (If its in there please tell me!)

Hope I could help!

Specs: CPU: AMD FX-8320 @4.0ghz GPU: ASUS DCUII GTX 770 PSU: EVGA Supernova 750g CASE: Fractal Define R4 RAM: 8 Gigabytes ADATA 1333 Mhz MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3

 

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what about graphics card? (If its in there please tell me!)

Hah, I couldn't see it at first either. Right before the Total price  ;)

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Look closer

 

 

Hah, I couldn't see it at first either. Right before the Total price  ;)

Wow I can't believe I missed that

Hope I could help!

Specs: CPU: AMD FX-8320 @4.0ghz GPU: ASUS DCUII GTX 770 PSU: EVGA Supernova 750g CASE: Fractal Define R4 RAM: 8 Gigabytes ADATA 1333 Mhz MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3

 

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Don't even bother with a build now, do the entire thing on Black Friday because pretty much every part ever is subject to change, and not changing it to a comparable substitute for a much better price would be silly. 

 

You make a good point.

 

 

 

 
CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($192.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($173.56 @ Amazon) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case:  Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Microcenter) 
Mouse:  Logitech G500 Wired Laser Mouse  ($63.97 @ B&H) 
Monitor: Korean 1440P ($350.00)
GPU: Non reference 290 (not released yet) ($450.00)
Total: $1825.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-23 22:25 EST-0500)

 

 

Looks really good for the price but a lot of those things I decided against getting. Like the CPU would only come in handy while using Photoshop and Adobe stuff, which I don't do as much as gaming. Most games I already wanna play don't need more then 4 cores.

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Looks really good for the price but a lot of those things I decided against getting. Like the CPU would only come in handy while using Photoshop and Adobe stuff, which I don't do as much as gaming. Most games I already wanna play don't need more then 4 cores.

It is 75$ cheaper, and it will be as good as the i5 in most games (with exception of single threaded ones)

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It is 75$ cheaper, and it will be as good as the i5 in most games (with exception of single threaded ones)

 

 

I still think I'm gonna go for the i5. The benchmarks I've seen of them two on different games I'm gonna be playing plus the fact that It'll do light years better in emulation than the 8350 just takes the cake for me. Also you didn't throw in a recommended MOBO in your parts list x)

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I still think I'm gonna go for the i5. The benchmarks I've seen of them two on different games I'm gonna be playing plus the fact that It'll do light years better in emulation than the 8350 just takes the cake for me. Also you didn't throw in a recommended MOBO in your parts list x)

Oh danm, I didn't Gigabyte 990Fx UD3

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Edits: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/285ZM

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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