$1000 Gaming PC Build

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I just want some ideas for a $1000 gaming pc. So if anyone could help it would be much appreciated! :)

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There is a video on a $1000 build, have you checked that?

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No not yet, could you give me a link though?

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Here is the list of parts:

  • Motherboard:  ASRock Z77 Extreme4 lga 1155 - $125
  • CPU: Intel i5 2500k OEM - $210 - Also, look for these on fire sale: 2600k/ 2700k
  • Cooling: XIGMATEK AIO-S80DP Water Cooling: $39
  • GPU: EVGA GTX 670 $399
  • OR GPU: PowerColor AX7950 3GBD5-2DH Radeon HD 7950 3GB - $359
  • Ram: G.SKILL Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 - $59
  • PSU: SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91 SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE - $89
  • Case: Fractal Core 3000 ATX $69
  • SSD: Kingston HyperX 3K SH103S3/120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III - $119
  • CD/DVD: ASUS 24X DVD Burner - $17

Also, if you are willing to spend a few more bucks on the motherboard, check out this one: MSI Z77A-G45. 

 

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http://teksyndicate.com/videos/build-best-1050-gaming-pc-june-2012

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Thanks :)

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What do you think of this build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qoJi

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I just ordered this...  Of course the last time I really built a gaming rig was 5 years ago.  So my build may not be the best that it could.  It seems everyone likes the 7870, the i5 3750 and the Hyper X ssd.  

http://teksyndicate.com/forum/build-pc/what-do-you-think-build/126554

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Have you bought that already? I could've helped you with the build if you wanted help... 

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you were asking for ideas so I shared.

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It's fine.