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According to The Verge it comes with a "multicore AMD CPU", R9 270, and Steam Controller all for just $499. You can't find a better deal on a (compact) gaming PC for this price anywhere. Even iBuyPower's own Revolt system starts higher and comes with only an APU. I didn't think Valve would be...

I thought the HD 7850 1GB is good value at $150 after rebate and 2GB at $180 after rebate.

Right on time. I kinda suspect the i3-3220 performance from Techspot was unusual..

Hi. Yes both the HD 7750 and HD 7770 are compatible with that motherboard.

Thank you for this benchmark.

Here's a building guide with videos: http://techreport.com/review/23624/how-to-build-a-pc-the-tech-report-guide

Hi. I see that you've been asking for ideas in the Systems forum. Since this build is for gaming, I recommend going with djangoringo's build with the i5-3470 and HD 7870 Tahiti LE. If you're going to go with the i5-3570K and Z77, then you won't have enough money for a good graphics card which is...

Hi. If you need a quality 550W PSU, I don't think you'll find one for that price. Here's a good 450W PSU: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1450sx2b9 Or a little more for a 550W: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/xfx-power-supply-p1550sxxb9

Well I guess there's no point in waiting to pull the trigger on a card (and games) any longer then. :)

You're welcome.

Hi. Any B75, H77 or Z77 motherboard will support that processor right out of the box: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=Property&N=100007627&IsNodeId=1&OEMMark=0%2CN%2C1&PropertyCodeValue=717%3A289398%2C717%3A289160%2C717%3A288642&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20. Out of those...

Hi. If you want the Never Settle Reloaded games with the HD 7870 XT, get one of these: http://www.dabs.com/products/best-value-vtx3d-amd-radeon-7870-hd-2gb-pci-express-3-0-hdmi-black-8G9Q.html?q=vtx3d&src=16 or...

Hi. It's compatible but I suggest something like the build below instead. The graphics card is better than the HD 7870 and comes with two free games: BioShock Infinite and Tomb Raider. Feel free to make changes as you'd like. PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks...