Building $1,200-1,300 Computer Need Suggestions!

KrK96

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Hey everyone, I'm building a new computer here shortly and need some Ideas. I have already done my re-search just so many things to chose from. If someone could please recommend a build that could play Arma 3, BF3, BF4, CS:GO. Also build must Include:

Corsair Vengeance K70 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Cherry MX RED
Corsair Raptor M40 Black/Red Gaming Mouse
Corsair Vengeance MM200 Extended Gaming Mouse Mat
Windows 8.1 64-Bit OS


I already have a monitor. Thanks everyone!
 
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$1300 rig lose the expensive peripherals and invest in better hardware. You can always add the good peripherals later on. Also mouse mats are a gigantic waste of money. You also don't have to buy everything Corsair makes, they make a lot of quality products but they are not the be-all end-all when it comes to PC hardware. There's better mechanical keyboards and mice you can get for less money.

Do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87...

g-unit1111

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$1300 rig lose the expensive peripherals and invest in better hardware. You can always add the good peripherals later on. Also mouse mats are a gigantic waste of money. You also don't have to buy everything Corsair makes, they make a lot of quality products but they are not the be-all end-all when it comes to PC hardware. There's better mechanical keyboards and mice you can get for less money.

Do something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($346.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($116.34 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($23.52 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1237.77
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-24 21:00 EDT-0400)
 
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shnuhh

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You should consider

Intel i5 4670k (overclock if you need it)
NZXT X60 liquid cooling (will handle the most extremes of overclocks
Asus Maximus VI Gene Motherboard
XFX 7970 GHZ Edition (crossfire it later)
1-2 TB Hybrid hard drive (cheap and fast)
CFI Borealight Full tower case (for room for extra components and good airflow
Evga supernova 750W 80+ gold certified fully Modular ATX power supply


These are the base specs that you need, you make the decision about optical drive, keyboard, mouse etc..

In most cases, you will remain in the $1300-1400 price range