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Build my new computer.

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uni-corn
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It's been a good run with my current rig, but it's time to build a new computer tower. I've been out of the game for too long to know what the latest-and-greatest is so I need help. It will be used primarily as a gaming and photo/video editing machine. Already have a case, really just looking for MOBO/CPU/GPU suggestions. Don't have a real strict budget, I'll dump as much money in to it as needed, although I would like to still be reasonable.

Go.
May 21 2013 4:07PM
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Deezy
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I wish I could help
May 21 2013 4:10PM
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Peter.
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what is reasonable for you? 500? 1000? tough to make you one without a budget of some sort


also

tomshardware.com

infinite charts telling you what is the best
May 21 2013 4:13PM
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uni-corn
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I'm thinking I'd like to keep those three around $500.
May 21 2013 4:16PM
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DosasNMimosas
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Here's a super nice setup, feel free to pm me i could help you with more if this doesn't fit your budget


We can talk more about other components including cases, cooling, etc. I'd recommend, just shoot me a pm
May 21 2013 4:31PM
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--ski--
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There's no point getting that MOBO if they're not going utilize it completely. Something like an ASUS P8Z77 V-PRO would probably be fine - a lot cheaper as well.

If the OP is just gaming there's no need for a i7 3770k - gaming doesn't utilize hyper-threading. It just depends on how intensive the video/photo editing is, but with an i5 3570k the OP probably wouldn't notice the difference.

I've had bad experiences with Vector SSD's. I usually go Intel or Samsung, but that's just personal preference.
May 21 2013 6:47PM
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jcc03skis
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You didn't really specify what you were going to be using it for, but I can almost guarantee this is overkill.
May 21 2013 6:54PM
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t-roy
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i heard that intel is going to be releasing the next generation of processors soon, so maybe the current version will be dropping in price soon.
May 21 2013 7:31PM
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uni-corn
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Yeah, that looks like it would be a really nice setup but WAY out of my budget.

I am trying to keep MOBO/CPU/GPU at ~$4-500 to start, then upgrading my other components later(RAM, HDD, etc.).
May 21 2013 10:25PM
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Doke
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Id just get an i5 k edition so you can overclock, its plenty of power for what youre doing. I'd go with a 660ti for your gpu, and just on't go crazy on the mobo, its completely unnecessary for what you're doing to go overboard on one.
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