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[b]CPU:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80637i73770k]Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor[/url] ($248.96 @ Microcenter)
[b]Motherboard:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz77xud3h]Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard[/url] ($147.86 @ Newegg)
[b]Memory:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-memory-997007]Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory[/url] ($57.99 @ Newegg)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-internal-hard-drive-sh103s3120g]Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk[/url] ($97.41 @ Amazon)
[b]Storage:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex]Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive[/url] ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
[b]Case:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-300r]Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case[/url] ($67.41 @ Mac Connection)
[b]Power Supply:[/b] [url=http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-m12ii620bronze]SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply[/url] ($79.02 @ Amazon)
[b]Total:[/b] $768.63
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Hey guys, I'm building a new PC to replace my Phenom II X2 550 machine, mainly for heavy gaming and Photoshop work, with some Folding@home on the side, perhaps. I'm torn between the 3770K and the 8350 at this price, but I like the featureset on the Z77X-UD3H more than on the AMD system. Also, I have a 7870 I'll be lifting from my current PC.
Thanks, guys, and if you want to see my AMD build, I can post that later on as well.