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Building a nice affordable gaming pc

by miasanmia Mar 26, 2015 3:59AM PDT

Hey guys I need some ideas to build a good gaming pc ..
I have budget around $900-$1200 and I want GTX 970 is my gpu .. so what do you guys prefer ? Whats the best build you guys can come up with around gtx 970 with ?

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The usual?
by r. proffitt Former Forum moderator Mar 26, 2015 4:05AM PDT

Any i5 or better. Parts from the usual lists or better yet, copy someone's working collection.

Tip: Avoid those 120GB SSDs. I'm losing count of folk that are whining about the small C drive. Get the 240 or larger or don't whine later.
Bob

LISTS!!!

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/best-intel-amd-motherboard,3902.html
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106.html
http://www.toptengamer.com/best-gaming-case-mid-full/
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-recommendation-benchmark,3269.html
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-gaming-pc,review-2219.html

See the trend? 8GB RAM, i5 or better, loads of fun.

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Thanks bob
by miasanmia Mar 26, 2015 4:51AM PDT

Yeah sure ill go for a 256gb ssd thanks

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