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alecd423

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Apr 7, 2016
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Hello, I was hoping I could get some help making my first desktop. As of right now, I have looked at some pre-built models on ibuypower and other sites. So far, the best I have found seems to be on ibuypower. I am looking for a desktop that can handle any game at max graphics. Visuals are the most important part to me when gaming. Also, for school, I do a lot of programming. I am not sure how much that affects what the system specs need to be, but i figured I would throw that in there. I want to keep it around 2,000 with a good monitor and keyboard. Also, I am not opposed to building it myself, but this is something I have never done. Any and all help is appreciated.
Thanks all.
Also, I would like to have a three monitor set up; however, I am not counting the additional two monitors in the original budget.
 

alecd423

Commendable
Apr 7, 2016
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1,510
Then exclude monitor from the build budget and go for SLI as it will last longer at 4K without requirement of upgrade
If I add another $600 gpu then I'll be $600 over budget because the tv was similar price. That might have to be an upgrade down the road
Also, i7600k vs i76700 what should I expect I know the difference is ocing but how much does that help?
 

alecd423

Commendable
Apr 7, 2016
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1,510
You said that two additional monitors are not included in the budget so I assumed you had extra for it. If you don't have extra then go with my first build.
Not in original budget because I was going to spread the purchase out. And I have been looking at the vizio d series 40"
 

alecd423

Commendable
Apr 7, 2016
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1,510
But gaming on a TV is crap. Always a monitor is better.
I did some research last night and realized that a tv is not what I want. I was looking at 32" monitors and it seemed like samsung had some nice ones but Idk if I'm going in the wrong direction. Any advice?