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re: Building a computer for my brother (Updated 1/23/13)

Posted on 1/15/13 at 6:16 pm to
Posted by Mr Gardoki
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Posted on 1/15/13 at 6:16 pm to
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Message Posted by bluebarracuda Very easily. I 7950/670 will max out 95% of games on ultra


Does that include a monitor?
Posted by jcole4lsu
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Posted on 1/15/13 at 6:24 pm to
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Does that include a monitor?

need to budget about $150 for a good 1080p monitor
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 1/15/13 at 6:41 pm to
Here's something I mocked up. I'm on my phone so I just looked through parts that I know.

PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /
Benchmarks: LINK /

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($292.55 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VH236H 23.0" Monitor ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $990.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-01-15 19:40 EST-0500)
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