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Old 09-17-2011, 05:36 AM   #371
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what do you guys think about this build


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hoping this runs preety quiet+high performance


i also hope to get this much cheaper too =P like 800 tax in

what do you guys think? for the price+ performance is it worth it?

is there anything i should change? like motherboard/ram/powersupply/harddrive
If you want to save some money then an I5 is enough for your needs (BF3 + web surfing)

If you want quiet stray away from the MSI videocards as they are mostly known for good cooling & noise, go for an Asus Direct CU 560ti since it can provide a good balance between noise and cooling
However, if you plan to run a 3+ monitor setup in the future get an HD6950 as its in the same range as the 560Ti

Case, go for something like a Sonata or Fractal R3 as they have sound deadening in them

Ram, maybe its just me but Id get G-skill or Corsair to match your CPU since they have much better quality and wont really limit your overclock headroom

PSU, is really an important part of the rig and I wouldnt cheap out on an OCZ psu as I've heard and seen reviews that its a hit or miss, get something thats gold certified

HDD, if you are only running 1 hard drive, get a WDD black to stay in budget instead of the green as the green series are slower and are good for storage purpose and not so much gaming
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