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Hey Everybody, I'm building a computer for a friend who's starting a drafting business and would like to keep the whole build under $1400. He's currently using Softplan software which focuses on cpu performance and favors "gaming style graphic cards". Eventually he may go to AutoCAD Revit so he...

Can someone tell me why there's such a difference in tier levels for Asrock motherboards between H97 and Z97? Particularly the Z97 PRO3 & Anniversary. Here they're listed as Tier 4, but in the H97 list they are Tier 2.

How much difference would it actually make to change to an i5? It's a pretty big price tag. (I'm helping Florian S with the build). Also, is there a specific i5 or motherboard you'd recommend?

I'm currently building a gaming PC for a friend who'd like to play the latest games on a 60" tv. He'd like me to center the build around an EVGA GTX 780 and try to stay around $1k (if that's possible). Would anyone be willing to put together a parts list for this or offer some advice. Thanks so...

Thanks iceclock. I'm likely going to wait a little while before purchasing but right now your suggestion seems like the best way to go. +1 iceclock, best answer, etc.

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Thanks for your help iceclock. Both builds look very good! If you don't mind me asking, is there a reason you chose the FX 6300 over an I3? Also, do I need an aftermarket CPU Cooler?

Thanks for all the suggestions. Gave me a lot to think about. For a long term use build what combination of processor, video card and motherboard would you recommend totalling $350-$400? Do I go with an i5 and a nicer mobo that may allow SLI/Xfire in the future and a cheaper 650 ti? Or, do I...

Wow, thanks for the quick replies everyone. djangoringo, thanks for the advice. Choosing the graphics card has so far been the toughest part. I searched around for prices for the 7850 and 660 and, unless I'm mistaken, they put me even more over-budget (even if I do swap my mobo for the asrock...

Hi Everybody, First of all I want to thank everyone who offers their time and expertise on this forum. I've spent many hours in the last few weeks in here and has helped me a ton!! I'm looking into putting together my first build and am looking for a little advice. Such as: is everything...