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by IBYCFOTA
Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:36 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Design my gaming rig TR
Replies: 13
Views: 3516

Re: Design my gaming rig TR

Alright, so I made a few tweaks and have come to a final build. Spent hours and hours doing research on every single part, from performance to reliability to compatibility to making sure everything would fit (by doing things like choosing a modular PSU, buying RAM with low profile heat sinks, gettin...
by IBYCFOTA
Sat Mar 09, 2013 12:36 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Design my gaming rig TR
Replies: 13
Views: 3516

Re: Design my gaming rig TR

Thanks for all the responses guys. You've all been very helpful. Wall of text incoming, beware! Do you live near a Microcenter? You could get the 3570K + AsRock Extreme4 there for $285 + Tax. They have many other combos to choose from also. Are you sure you NEED a full ATX mobo? Would mATX provide e...
by IBYCFOTA
Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:01 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Design my gaming rig TR
Replies: 13
Views: 3516

Re: Design my gaming rig TR

Okay, so I've done quite a bit of research over the past several hours and I've learned a ton about all of the different components and researched them thoroughly. Here's what I've got so far on my build: Intel Core i5-3570k - Reviews seem excellent, good price, and has OC potential. G.SKILL Ares Se...
by IBYCFOTA
Fri Mar 08, 2013 7:52 am
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Design my gaming rig TR
Replies: 13
Views: 3516

Re: Design my gaming rig TR

Keep Calm and Read the Lastest System Guide. That should answer most of your concerns regarding price/performance :D . Each system is built with price point in mind, and while some end up farther out of budget than others, you'll know where the value points are. That's a hefty guide. Very useful in...
by IBYCFOTA
Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:43 pm
Forum: System Builders Anonymous
Topic: Design my gaming rig TR
Replies: 13
Views: 3516

Design my gaming rig TR

So I've finally decided to take the plunge and build my own high performance gaming PC. Problem is I'm completely overwhelmed on where to start. Keep in mind that I'm not at all technically inclined, and most of the terms and numbers I see thrown around make my head want to explode, so bear with me ...
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