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Intel i5-4570 Quad-Core Processor
Intel ATX Motherboard
NVidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB GDDR5 Video Card
1 TB 7200 RPM Western Digital Blue Hard Drive
8 GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 RAM
700 W Power Supply
Windows 7 Home Premium

What can I improve on if there is anything to improve on? Budget is around $1.3k
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I can set you up with a build. $1300, need any peripherals? Mouse, keyboard, monitor? Planning on overclocking? Any preferences with case, color, etc?
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That's a good build, but I think that PSU is overkill. Your build will definitely be able to play GTA 4, though
Here's a good build under $1300 for you if you want to check it out:
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If you already have an OS, then this build is better because it includes an R9 290x 4GB instead of the GTX 770 [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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IAMR1SKY wrote That's a good build, but I think that PSU is overkill. Your build will definitely be able to play GTA 4, though
Here's a good build under $1300 for you if you want to check it out:
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If you already have an OS, then this build is better because it includes an R9 290x 4GB instead of the GTX 770 [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

I wouldn't use a 212 evo on a haswell chip, it is a great cooler for AMD but not as good for Intel.
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Terrabytez wrote
IAMR1SKY wrote That's a good build, but I think that PSU is overkill. Your build will definitely be able to play GTA 4, though
Here's a good build under $1300 for you if you want to check it out:
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If you already have an OS, then this build is better because it includes an R9 290x 4GB instead of the GTX 770 [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]

I wouldn't use a 212 evo on a haswell chip, it is a great cooler for AMD but not as good for Intel.


The type of CPU doesn't affect the efficiency of the cooler.
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There is no point on an overclocked Haswell. It inst
going opt be able to keep it cool enough. I would recommend something by Noctua or a Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro II or III.
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Terrabytez wrote There is no point on an overclocked Haswell. It inst
going opt be able to keep it cool enough. I would recommend something by Noctua or a Be Quiet Dark Rock Pro II or III.


You may be underestimating the cooling of the 212 EVO. It's really a great cooler. Haswell runs hot, yes. But you can easily overclock a 4670K to 4.2GHz or maybe higher depending on your luck, and be below the highest temp you should go to.
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Look at my motto. I HAVE A 212 EVO. For overclocking Haswell chips they get VERY hot and I would want more than a 212 evo on top.
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Terrabytez wrote Look at my motto. I HAVE A 212 EVO. For overclocking Haswell chips they get VERY hot and I would want more than a 212 evo on top.


As I said before, a 212 EVO will be fine unless under EXTREME overclocking. Whether you have one or not doesn't change that.
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Cincy123 wrote
Terrabytez wrote Look at my motto. I HAVE A 212 EVO. For overclocking Haswell chips they get VERY hot and I would want more than a 212 evo on top.


As I said before, a 212 EVO will be fine unless under EXTREME overclocking. Whether you have one or not doesn't change that.

Yes, but when Intel chips run a lot hotter than AMD chips it affects it. When my CPU hits 50C the cooler becomes less efficient at dissipating heat as the entire thing is hot to the touch.
Again, I would rather have something better than a 212 evo on an Intel CPU. Such as the Noctua nh-d14
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