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    Gaming/VM Desktop Build $1,000 budget

    Ok, so this is what I decided to buy: CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Microcenter) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (Purchased For...
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    Gaming/VM Desktop Build $1,000 budget

    That's a good point, so maybe I'll bite the bullet and keep my 16 GB's of RAM. Do you think it's worth it to upgrade to get the ASUS Motherboard instead of the MSI?
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    Gaming/VM Desktop Build $1,000 budget

    Alright, so I have been following the thread, and I think I've reached a compromise. From what I get, the PSU I'm getting now is decent enough, but it's definitely not the highest quality available. I'm also starting to think that I would be ok with a 550 W PSU instead of a 650 W. When I put...
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    Gaming/VM Desktop Build $1,000 budget

    Thanks for the suggestions. I just thought I'd preface this by stating that this is the first time I'm building a computer from scratch (I've just done upgrades to existing builds in the past). So if my questions sound noobish, that's why. First of all, can you explain to me why the i7 4770k...
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    Gaming/VM Desktop Build $1,000 budget

    Alright, I'll have to keep that in mind if I choose to overclock in the future. Will the Corsair Vengeance case be significantly worse for overclocking as well when compared to the Antec? If I were to overclock it probably would not be anything too substantial.
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    Gaming/VM Desktop Build $1,000 budget

    Can you explain why the MSI Mobo won't be able to overclock too well? The SSD isn't too big of a deal, it might actually be a part I delay buying since they go on sale so often. I think the Samsung 840 Series ($170) might be a good replacement. It's priced the same as the Sandisk, so...
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    Gaming/VM Desktop Build $1,000 budget

    So as it turns out, I found a way to get parts from Microcenter up to Vermont through a family member. In addition, Microcenter decreases the price of a lot of their parts if you buy a 4th gen Intel processor, so if the prices differ from the links then that is why. Here is my revised...
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    Gaming/VM Desktop Build $1,000 budget

    Thanks for the suggestions, that decreases my price to around $1,037 which helps out a bit. For the cases, I really like the look of the Corsair Vengeance Series C70, are there any drawbacks to it that I should know about? As of now I don't see a reason not to get it over the one I selected...
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    Gaming/VM Desktop Build $1,000 budget

    1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc I will be using it to run VM's in VMware, play around with Hyper V, Visual Studio, and Planetside 2. 2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included? $1,000, with tax and shipping are included. 3) Which...
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    Windows 8 RTM vs win8 release preview

    I'd just like to interject and say that Windows 8 really isn't as bad as people make it out to be. It's still customizable so if you don't like the new Metro UI you can remove it. If you're looking for examples, take a look at Start8 and Vistart. The Metro UI is very disconcerting at first...
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    Upgrading Motherboard and Processor, $250 limit

    Alright, thanks for the info :)
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    Upgrading Motherboard and Processor, $250 limit

    Thanks for the info, I will consider this. Do you think the Pentium processor would make that big of a difference compared to what I have now? I mean the computer seems to run pretty well right now, I still haven't come across a game it can't play on at least Medium now.
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    Upgrading Motherboard and Processor, $250 limit

    Oh well, it looks like I might as well throw in the towel. Some people actually have been able to modify it to work with ATX, but that would require enough parts to justify buying a new case. I can't believe Dell went with a BTX design. Are you sure the PSU wouldn't work in another case...
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    Upgrading Motherboard and Processor, $250 limit

    Yup, it's an old case with 80 mm fans. It's a Compaq Presario X09 from 2003 >.> . I already had an Nvidia 7800 in it, and it ran really hot on that. It looks like unless I want to mod my current Dell's case, I have to get a brand new case. Unfortunately, I don't really have time or money...
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    Upgrading Motherboard and Processor, $250 limit

    Alright, well since I can't use the existing case. I just so happen to have an old computer lying around that has an ATX motherboard in its case. I think I should be able to gut that out, and put the Graphics card in there, although this means that I have to get a PSU, any recommendations? Do...
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