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So I got my tax returns and I reckon it's time for me to upgrade from a gaming laptop (i7, 8GB RAM, dual GT 650M SLI) to a good desktop. I was looking at ibuypower but thats way too much money, and building my own computer would be awesome.

Now, onto how much I'll be spending. I want to spend at least $750-800, and be able to run most games.

I prefer Intel and Nivida graphics cards over AMD, but if it saves me money, then I'll go with AMD.

Thank you all very much
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You have to be a little more specific on what you need!

Do you need any of the following and are you going to overclock?

Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
OS
Mousepad
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Glxy wrote You have to be a little more specific on what you need!

Do you need any of the following and are you going to overclock?

Keyboard
Mouse
Monitor
OS
Mousepad


Ah I apologize.

I already have a keyboard, mouse, mousepad, monitor, and OS
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Are you looking to overclock?
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Glxy wrote Are you looking to overclock?


I suppose so, I've never overclocked before though
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Overclock GPU if you wish, it will be more beneficial in gaming than overclocking CPU. CPU overclocking is over-hyped anyway and costs a lot more than it's worth IMO. Here;
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Add an SSD when you can. You could grab a 1TB HDD and 4GB RAM or a slightly cheaper GPU instead to get an SSD straight away, but I'd probably just get that and add a good SSD when you have the money.
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($48.97 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($71.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($344.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($28.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $815.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-07 17:25 EST-0500
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Cloxds wrote PCPartPicker part list: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ]
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~SNIP~

You know you goofed, right? Unlocked CPU on a B85 motherboard with a budget cooler? Total waste. PSU is bad. N200 is better than S210. No need to spend an extra $10 on RAM, it's unnecessary.
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that b85 mb overclock google it
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On some, yes. Is it worth it? No. Temperatures can becoming easily unstable and even f you do manage to successfully, it will be mediocre at best. Pretty sure Intel can patch it and they may already have done so. Regardless, PSU is bad, N200 is better than S210 and no reason whatsoever to waste money on RAM.
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