Recent content by montychuck

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    First time computer builder, need advice

    Looks like I'm done then, thanks a lot for the help everyone.
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    First time computer builder, need advice

    I appreciate the tip, but I'm pretty set on this one. Just need to know if all the parts are compatible.
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    First time computer builder, need advice

    Processor Intel Core i5-2500 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA 1155 Motherboard RAM G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 1333 Graphics Card Radeon HD 7870 Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200 RPM 3.5" Case Cooler Master HAF 912 Mid-Tower Power Supply CORSAIR Enthusiast Series...
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    First time computer builder, need advice

    7870 looks good, I'm a bit lost on names though. Are the various versions (Asus, Sapphire, Msi) generally the same card with minor differences? Any particular brand known to be more reliable?
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    First time computer builder, need advice

    Processor Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge-based 3.3 GHz CPU $220 Motherboard Gigabyte GA-Z68A-D3H-B3 LGA 1155 Motherboard $119 RAM G.Skill Ripjaws 8 GB DDR3-1066 Kit (2 x 4 GB) $48 Graphics Card Sapphire Radeon HD 6950 2 GB $265 Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda 1 TB 7200 RPM 3.5"...
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    First time computer builder, need advice

    Been hearing a lot how building your own computer is so easy and relatively cheap, but the problem is I have no idea on what parts to pick. I'd be using the computer mainly for gaming (Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, IL2-Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover), ideally on maxed settings and with the option of...