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Hi Guys, This is the winner of the best build for under $750 (credit to SR-71 Blackbird) and I just bought all the components. My question is: is it worth spending a little extra money on a cooler and better PSU or does this build genuinely not need it? I don't want to fry and of my components...

I'm looking to buy/build a computer that can run Dota 2 on max graphics settings and 2560x1600 resolution with NO stutters (minimum 60-70FPS at all times). This build looked like it may be able to handle it but I wanted your opinion. Please also suggest a case and suitable power supply if you...

Thanks for the feedback! What about this one from Canada Computers? It is refurbished. Brand Acer Model ATC-705-EB54 Type Refurbished Computer Operating System Windows 10 64-Bit Form Factor Mid-Tower Processor Model Intel Core i7-4790 Quad-core 3.60 GHz Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 745 Screen...

I'm looking to buy a gaming pc (or parts) on a budget and I've been looking at used ones online. These two caught my attention. The only game I play is Dota 2 but I need to be able to run it at 2560x1600 resolution at highest graphics settings. Are these two builds able to do it and is the price...

Thanks for the response and the PMs Quixit. I am trying to get all of these parts in-store today from Canada computers. Here is the build I'm going with: Canada Computers Build: SilverStone Precision Series PS08B SST-PS08B (Black) mATX/Mini-ITX Tower Case 54.99 G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 8GB (2x4GB)...

Hi there guys, I am looking to buy/build a gaming rig. Here is what I am HOPING to get out of it and what I am dealing with now: The only game I really play is Dota 2 but I would like to have the option to be able to run more graphically demanding games on steam. Here is where things get a...

Like, would something like these be able to do what I'm looking for? (Pulled from last year's Best Configs Poll) AMD Radeon's FULL AMD R9 290 Budget Build CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler Motherboard: Asus...

In terms of GPU, I've found this one locally. Is it IDENTICAL to the one the SR-71 is mentioning? http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=558&item_id=085592

I am no expert but I had this issue with my current computer and it was the heat. I installed a new cooling system and haven't had an issue since.