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-Gandhi
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What is up TTG? I am in the process of building my first gaming PC. I have been tweaking things here and there and I hope I am finally done so that way I can purchase all the parts next month. What does everyone think? Also I am aware that my case does not have a USB 3.0 port on the front, is this a big deal? Just in case I am in the process of looking for another case that has good coolant and looks good(I don't want something dull). I already own Windows 7 so that is why I did not incorporate it into the list.

I originally got a build by r00t but wasn't able to build it that week because of money problems. That gave me time to tweak and learn how everything worked. I am working on a $750 budget but I stretched it some, I am also aware that it is over $800 on Newegg but with all of the promotion codes and stuff it is only $735.89

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CPU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($192.97 @ CompUSA)
Motherboard: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $735.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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I'd go with these.
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itsMichael wrote I'd go with these.
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I would get this [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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I was actually just changing back to the Samsung RAM and the motherboard you put up was deactivated. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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-Gandhi wrote I was actually just changing back to the Samsung RAM and the motherboard you put up was deactivated. [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

Yes, that motherboard. Enjoy your build sir.
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I prefer ASUS Z77 series motherboards for the LGA 1155 Ivy Bridge but, that's just me.
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Redbox wrote I prefer ASUS Z77 series motherboards for the LGA 1155 Ivy Bridge but, that's just me.

Ouch, it's a little to pricey for me at the moment. But I still agree, I was actually looking into this when I began the build, but I had to scratch it to get a better video card.
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Redbox wrote I prefer ASUS Z77 series motherboards for the LGA 1155 Ivy Bridge but, that's just me.

A Z77 chipset with an i5 3450 is pointless, the H77 board is the best pick in this situation.
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