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    First Time Build- looking for opinions

    Well what cpu,mobo and ram should i buy for around 550-650? The bundle i was going to get expired :/
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    First Time Build- looking for opinions

    Only recently sold out, like today aha
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    First Time Build- looking for opinions

    The intel xeon e3 bundle http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=31328&cPath=1490
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    First Time Build- looking for opinions

    Umm i said the board, cpu and ram come as a bundle, this saves me 70 dollars. Then if i add the cost for z97 board gaming 3 equivalent it comes to 120 extra dollars or 100 with the board you choose :/
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    First Time Build- looking for opinions

    Hi OneMoar Im not sure but i dont think overclocking capability is worth the extra $120 it will be, especially with a Xeon chip. If i was getting a K cpu I would. Thanks anyway.
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    First Time Build- looking for opinions

    I was just getting a psu that I could use for ages (comes with 10yr warranty) with plenty of room to upgrade in the future. If you reckon it's too much what other good psus do you reckon around 600-650w? Would like modularity with it The ram situation I will just see how 8gb goes first and see...
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    First Time Build- looking for opinions

    The cad work isn't too intensive so I'm thinking 8gb should be fine The monitor I was just planning to look for after I had everything sorted, thinking about 30 inch monitor or tv that I could use
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    First Time Build- looking for opinions

    Hey Guys First time building a pc and would like to know what people reckon about this build. Will be mainly used for cad software and gaming. These are the parts I have chosen so far CPU: Intel Xeon e3 1231 v3 Motherboard: Msi H97 gaming 3 RAM: 2x4gb Kingston HyperX Fury 1866 DDR3...
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