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My computer recently broke, I have a 1500$ spending limit, maybe around 30 more. I need somewhat decent specs to run Counter-strike: global offensive smoothly

 

I don't know too much about computers so I've come here for advice on what to get, counting the monitor headset and keyboard and basically all the peripherals. 

 

My previous graphics card was nvidia gtx 650, if possible I would like a 770 or 760.

 

 

 

thank you  :)

 

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What kind of currency are you using?

Do you need a copy of Windows included? Are there any parts you can reuse from your old system?

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Where are you located? Windows? Other things that @WoodenMarker mentioned while swiftly ninjaing me?

Main Rig: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) KLEVV CRAS XR RGB DDR4-3600 | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX | Storage: 500GB Crucial P3 Plus, 4TB Silicon Power UD90 | GPU: AsRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend | Cooling: ThermalTake Floe 280mm w/ be quiet! Pure Wings 3 | Case: Sliger SM580 (Black) | PSU: Corsair SF850

Main Server: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | RAM: 64GB (2x32GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 | Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair VII Hero WiFi | Storage: 512GB SKHynix NVMe | GPUs: NVIDIA TITAN Xp 2-way SLI | Cooling: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360mm | Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow (White) | PSU: Seasonic Focus GM850

File and Media Server (AOOSTAR WTR Pro): CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Silicon Power DDR4-3200 SODIMMs | Storage: 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 2x14TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530

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My computer recently broke, I have a 1500$ spending limit, maybe around 30 more. I need somewhat decent specs to run Counter-strike: global offensive smoothly

 

I don't know too much about computers so I've come here for advice on what to get, counting the monitor headset and keyboard and basically all the peripherals. 

 

My previous graphics card was nvidia gtx 650, if possible I would like a 770 or 760.

 

 

 

thank you  :)

Is this in US or CA dollars? Also would going for a AMD GPU work for you? They run a bit better in CSGo than Nvidia as it does have GL support.

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Is this in US or CA dollars? Also would going for a AMD GPU work for you? They run a bit better in CSGo than Nvidia as it does have GL support.

Yes amd would work, USD, no, I do not have any old parts I gave the remaining ones to a friend who really needed them and had a laptop that cant handle anything, he was too poor too afford them so gave the working parts to him so he didnt have to pay that much

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Yes amd would work, USD, no, I do not have any old parts I gave the remaining ones to a friend who really needed them and had a laptop that cant handle anything, he was too poor too afford them so gave the working parts to him so he didnt have to pay that much

Do you have a case brand preference? 

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

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

Motherboard:  MSI Z87M GAMING Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($165.10 @ Mwave) 


Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($88.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon) 



Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1372.01

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-23 22:21 EST-0500)

 

Does a 780 work for you (assuming US?)

Main Rig: CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) KLEVV CRAS XR RGB DDR4-3600 | Motherboard: Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO AX | Storage: 500GB Crucial P3 Plus, 4TB Silicon Power UD90 | GPU: AsRock Radeon RX 9070 XT Steel Legend | Cooling: ThermalTake Floe 280mm w/ be quiet! Pure Wings 3 | Case: Sliger SM580 (Black) | PSU: Corsair SF850

Main Server: CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X | RAM: 64GB (2x32GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 | Motherboard: ASUS Crosshair VII Hero WiFi | Storage: 512GB SKHynix NVMe | GPUs: NVIDIA TITAN Xp 2-way SLI | Cooling: Thermalright Frozen Prism 360mm | Case: Corsair 5000D Airflow (White) | PSU: Seasonic Focus GM850

File and Media Server (AOOSTAR WTR Pro): CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Silicon Power DDR4-3200 SODIMMs | Storage: 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus, 2x14TB Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2p1zW

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2p1zW/by_merchant/


 

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ OutletPC) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD65 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($144.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($88.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1296.84

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-23 22:26 EST-0500)

 

Possibly?

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not really, any case would work.

 
CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($149.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($127.58 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($276.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Keyboard:  Cooler Master Storm Quick Fire Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Mouse:  SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse  ($54.57 @ Newegg) 
Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1493.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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here you are, a 144Hz screen, a gaming keyboard, mouse, and headset. A GPU to push the 144HZ monitor and a good CPu, MOBO, RAM, HDD, and SSD for ya :D
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Not for CSGo. the 8350 is a good 20 FPS faster in it as it is a very CPU driven game. I5's are a waste of money really for the price. 

Oh okay, then the 8350 would be better BUT the i5 is good for the money IMO. The 8350 only beats it in multi-threaded applications but if you compare them core for core then the i5 kills the 8350. Also, the 8350 consumes too much power for the performance it outputs. I'm not a fan boy  but I do prefer intel in most scenarios. AMD is only good for budget gaming. If you PC costs $1200 or more, then go intel....then you won't have to upgrade your CPU as often as you would with AMD. 

There are 10 types of people in this world, those who understand binary, and those who don't.

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2p1zW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2p1zW/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.95 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-GD65 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard  ($144.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: Kingston Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($72.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($88.99 @ Amazon) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Galaxy GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($89.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1296.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-23 22:26 EST-0500)
 
Possibly?

 

 

 

 

 
CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ Amazon) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Microcenter) 
Motherboard:  MSI Z87M GAMING Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($165.10 @ Mwave) 
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($88.99 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card  ($499.99 @ Amazon) 
Optical Drive:  Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($94.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1372.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Does a 780 work for you (assuming US?)

 

They said they need a keyabord, mouse, headset, and monitor as well.

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Yes amd would work, USD, no, I do not have any old parts I gave the remaining ones to a friend who really needed them and had a laptop that cant handle anything, he was too poor too afford them so gave the working parts to him so he didnt have to pay that much

Nice friend you are.  ;)

 

How's this look? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2p1D1

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Oh okay, then the 8350 would be better BUT the i5 is good for the money IMO. The 8350 only beats it in multi-threaded applications but if you compare them core for core then the i5 kills the 8350. Also, the 8350 consumes too much power for the performance it outputs. I'm not a fan boy  but I do prefer intel in most scenarios. AMD is only good for budget gaming. If you PC costs $1200 or more, then go intel....then you won't have to upgrade your CPU as often as you would with AMD. 

The 8320 and 8350 give I7's a run for the money in games and productivity still. And I mean the 3820 and 3770K and 4770K.

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not really, any case would work.

 
CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($149.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($127.58 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($276.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Keyboard:  Cooler Master Storm Quick Fire Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Mouse:  SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse  ($54.57 @ Newegg) 
Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1523.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-23 22:29 EST-0500)
 
 
Left out to cooler :D
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CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($149.98 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard:  Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($124.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory:  PNY XLR8 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($127.58 @ Amazon) 
Video Card:  Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($319.99 @ B&H) 
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Microcenter) 
Monitor:  Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($276.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Keyboard:  Cooler Master Storm Quick Fire Pro Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($84.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Mouse:  SteelSeries Kana Wired Optical Mouse  ($54.57 @ Newegg) 
Headphones:  SteelSeries Siberia v2 Headset  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1493.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-23 22:26 EST-0500)
 
here you are, a 144Hz screen, a gaming keyboard, mouse, and headset. A GPU to push the 144HZ monitor and a good CPu, MOBO, RAM, HDD, and SSD for ya :D

 

I think I really like this one.

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The 8320 and 8350 give I7's a run for the money in games and productivity still. And I mean the 3820 and 3770K and 4770K.

The 8350 will be obsolete very soon, not to mention that the 8350 consumes so much power, outputs a shit ton of heat, and doesn't even have onboard graphics. AMD had to do everything they can to even sniff intel's ass 

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The 8350 will be obsolete very soon, not to mention that the 8350 consumes so much power, outputs a shit ton of heat, and doesn't even have onboard graphics. AMD had to do everything they can to even sniff intel's ass 

On board doesn't matter. and yes AMD does have a higher TDP, they always have, but price/performance is better. 

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