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Good first computer build?
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I am trying to get into PC gaming mainly for the reason that consoles are falling so far behind in graphics quality.
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(This is what I need the most help choosing)
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Also This would be my first build. Would liquid cooling be a good thing to integrate into the system now, later, or at all?
My main goal is to build an affordable computer that can run Crysis 2 on Ultra, Crysis 3 above normal, etc.
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(This is what I need the most help choosing)
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Also This would be my first build. Would liquid cooling be a good thing to integrate into the system now, later, or at all?
My main goal is to build an affordable computer that can run Crysis 2 on Ultra, Crysis 3 above normal, etc.
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You don't need the i7 for gaming. Go with the i5 3570. You'll get the same performance and have more money towards a better graphics card. Go with the GTX 660 Ti.
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Well what exactly is your budget? This build isnt very balanced for gaming...
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1. Overpriced case.
2. Overglorified/overpriced RAM
3. Discontinued mobo.
4. i7 with (basically) the same specs as an i5 that is $60 cheaper
My advice:
Get a cheap case. (Cooler Master HAF 912 has a good price and good features.)
Get a cheaper motherboard. (AsRock Extreme4 is decent.)
Get the i5 instead of the i7.
With the money you saved, buy yourself a 7970.
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2. Overglorified/overpriced RAM
3. Discontinued mobo.
4. i7 with (basically) the same specs as an i5 that is $60 cheaper
My advice:
Get a cheap case. (Cooler Master HAF 912 has a good price and good features.)
Get a cheaper motherboard. (AsRock Extreme4 is decent.)
Get the i5 instead of the i7.
With the money you saved, buy yourself a 7970.
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