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Hey TTG, just need a bit of reviews on these builds to see what you think and maybe what i should change in the builds.

Each of 3 the builds stays consistent with the same RAM, CPU cooler, Thermal Paste, Case, Main Storage (not ssd), Optical Drive, and power supply.

But in each build i changed the CPU, Graphics Card, and Motherboard. Thus varying the prices, within my price range of 600 - 720 (USD).

Note: I would like to keep the CPU AMD based for a lower price but still with great performance, unless you strongly think otherwise and the build can still be with price range.

This Setup is aiming to get 60fps or above on High and better settings at 1080p, mainly for high end gaming on popular games.

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Thanks in advance,
Brian


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None of those builds are very good, especially for the price.

What is your budget and currency? (Pound sign does not work normally, use GBP abbreviation)
Do you need a monitor?
Do you need a keyboard?
Do you need a mouse?
Do you need an operating system?
What will you use the PC for?
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ChangsITSupport wrote None of those builds are very good, especially for the price.

What is your budget and currency? (Pound sign does not work normally, use GBP abbreviation)
Do you need a monitor?
Do you need a keyboard?
Do you need a mouse?
Do you need an operating system?
What will you use the PC for?


I stated my currency was USD and i don't need any of those yet, but if u could recommend those other accessories for me at a good price i would be grateful. Also is stated This Setup is aiming to get 60fps or above on High and better settings at 1080p, mainly for high end gaming on popular games.
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You won't completely max out games at 1080p, but it will do well, add a HDD ASAP;
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ChangsITSupport wrote You won't completely max out games at 1080p, but it will do well, add a HDD ASAP;
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So this intel CPU is alot better? Also should i use the OEM cpu cooler and thermal paste that i get from the cpu since u didnt add that or get a different one? Also wouldn't it be better to get a 120 SSD and then a 1 TB HHD to save some money but still have both? One more thing, with most of these new games starting to use more and more VRAM should i get a card with more than 2 GB like the one u suggested?
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The stock cooler (and thermal compound) will be fine for now until you can add a better one. With your budget, you wouldn't really be able to fit a GPU with more VRAM into your build without sacrificing other components (2GB is ok for moderate gaming at 1080p anyway which is what that card will handle). An AMD CPU will restrict you in terms of upgrade path and will perform worse than an i5. If you can fit it in without changing the rest of the build, then add a 120GB SSD in by all means.
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ChangsITSupport wrote You won't completely max out games at 1080p, but it will do well, add a HDD ASAP;
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Drop the SSD, get a cheaper PSU in there and get a 380 / 960 in there for a more balanced build.
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Xlggy wrote
ChangsITSupport wrote You won't completely max out games at 1080p, but it will do well, add a HDD ASAP;
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Drop the SSD, get a cheaper PSU in there and get a 380 / 960 in there for a more balanced build.

I'll meet you halfway there.

OP, the build suggested originally would be fine, but if you wanted to trade the SSD, the modular PSU and a bit of wattage (which wouldn't affect you with the current components) for a more powerful GPU (and a bit higher cost) then you could get this;
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ChangsITSupport wrote
Xlggy wrote
ChangsITSupport wrote You won't completely max out games at 1080p, but it will do well, add a HDD ASAP;
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Drop the SSD, get a cheaper PSU in there and get a 380 / 960 in there for a more balanced build.

I'll meet you halfway there.

OP, the build suggested originally would be fine, but if you wanted to trade the SSD, the modular PSU and a bit of wattage (which wouldn't affect you with the current components) for a more powerful GPU (and a bit higher cost) then you could get this;
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Alright thanks man I appreciate the help, do u know how much windows 10 will take up if i do decide to get an SSD and put it on there for faster boot times and stuff?
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I cant remember the exact file size (it's late and i'm tired lol) but it is around 4GB Around 6GB so it will take up next to nothing on an SSD/HDD.
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