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I've got $1800 for a gaming computer, help me build my rig?
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I've got $1800 for a gaming computer, help me build my rig?Posted:

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I have some of what i want finished, however some work is yet to be done. I plan on running an AMD setup, and here's what I have so far:
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I'd like to get 16GB of ram, a Blu-ray optical drive, and preferably a full tower ATX case, also a monitor, mouse and keyboard. Any other things you might think I'll need, please suggest
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I suggest getting a Cooler Master case, this one is mine, and I love it... [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Also 16gb of ram you should get this...http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B006EWUO22/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1366065209&sr=8-3&keywords=16gb+of+ram

Finally for drive get this... [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

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heres a better power suppily: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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build it on pc part picker . com and the power supply is a lil big i would get a 750 and the cpu i would get the 3770 and the gpu i would get 670 or 680 i really dont like amd .................. side note test show windows 8 runs games a lil bit faster like 5 to 8 percent so if your like me and want the fastest response time go win 8
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You can build a good gaming PC at 800, with that budget that would be insane!

Good luck!
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You should go with Intel instead of AMD.
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Come on guys, quit beating around the bush. Here's a build for around $1600: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

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r00t wrote Come on guys, quit beating around the bush. Here's a build for around $1600: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

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I liked this build after I saw the Radeon HD 7970. I couldn't agree more. This build is pretty good.
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