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XFire support so you can add a 2nd 480/580 at any point if you wish. Nice SSD, and a fairly large HDD. Nice little cooler, will let you overclock the 1600 comfortably and remain fairly quiet. Nice, tempered glass case.

You can get the 4GB version of this 580 instead if the 8GB if you'd rather save $20. You could drop the aftermarket cooler if you wanted to save $30 and just use the stock cooler.

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CPU: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($217.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($29.58 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($98.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($113.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($234.98 @ Newegg)
Case: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: [ Register or Signin to view external links. ] ($89.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1005.78

XFire support so you can add a 2nd 480/580 at any point if you wish. Nice SSD, and a fairly large HDD. Nice little cooler, will let you overclock the 1600 comfortably and remain fairly quiet. Nice, tempered glass case.

You can get the 4GB version of this 580 instead if the 8GB if you'd rather save $20. You could drop the aftermarket cooler if you wanted to save $30 and just use the stock cooler.

Thank you sir. Gifted you

Hi this is a build i did for you

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CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Scythe SCKTN-4000 55.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.58 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z270P-D3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper Elite 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Zotac T500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini ITX OC Video Card ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M Tempered Glass ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G3 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1130.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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So the CPU i have listed is Intel not overclockable. The Motherboard i listed IS overclockable so if you plan to change to a different CPU in the future which is overclockable you will be able to keep the same Motherboard. 16 gigs of Ram. I have listed a 240gb SSD along with a 2TB SSHD which is a LOT faster than a regular HDD imo (google SSHD vs HDD). 1070 provided which is good will let you play 1440p easily and will obviously be very very good for 1080p 144hz or something and will last a long time.
Good luck with your build whoever you choose!

Kind regards

ELACTIX wrote SSHD which is a LOT faster than a regular HDD imo (google SSHD vs HDD).

That's not remotely true, at all. An SSHD is literally an HDD with like 8GB worth of SSD storage. SSHD's are trash.

ELACTIX wrote 1070 provided

Totally unnecessary though, and goes over the upper limit of $1100.

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ELACTIX wrote SSHD which is a LOT faster than a regular HDD imo (google SSHD vs HDD).

That's not remotely true, at all. An SSHD is literally an HDD with like 8GB worth of SSD storage. SSHD's are trash.

ELACTIX wrote 1070 provided

Totally unnecessary though, and goes over the upper limit of $1100.

Actually you are correct if OP's partner does not call the same files repetitively which she would be doing with GTA V? Thats my understanding of it anyway... Also OP could opt for a 120gb SSD instead of 240gb

Kind regards

ELACTIX wrote Actually you are correct if OP's partner does not call the same files repetitively which she would be doing with GTA V? Thats my understanding of it anyway... Also OP could opt for a 120gb SSD instead of 240gb

Kind regards

What? Installing GTA V on an SSHD will be literally the exact same as installing it on an HDD, because it's just going to be stored on the HDD part of an SSHD anyway. GTA V should be installed on an actual SSD. SSHDs are overpriced and trash, and absolutely nobody should buy one, ever.

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ELACTIX wrote Actually you are correct if OP's partner does not call the same files repetitively which she would be doing with GTA V? Thats my understanding of it anyway... Also OP could opt for a 120gb SSD instead of 240gb

Kind regards

What? Installing GTA V on an SSHD will be literally the exact same as installing it on an HDD, because it's just going to be stored on the HDD part of an SSHD anyway. GTA V should be installed on an actual SSD. SSHDs are overpriced and trash, and absolutely nobody should buy one, ever.

I wanted to add on to this yesterday i didn't exactly find the time too. SSHD's are more prone to data loss(no recovery at all) unlike a traditional HDD over time, and they also wear down much quicker then traditional HDD's.