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Agman10
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05-11-2023, 11:33 AM
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PCPartPicker component list / Cost summary by seller CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: ASRock B150M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 ($83.99 @ Newegg) RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 ($42.99 @ Newegg) Memory Storage: Sandisk Z400s 128GB 2.5" SSD ($41.73 @ NCIX US) Internal Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM ($45.88 @ OutletPC) Graphics: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB ($184.99 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX ($59.99 @ Amazon) Additional: Affordable Korean case ($15.00) Total: $674.56 Prices cover shipping, taxes, and discounts where applicable Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-18 00:49 EST-0500 Notes: South Korean pricing tends to be higher; locals often prefer non-80plus PSUs and budget cases. Corsair parts listed range from $100 upwards. High-end Corsair cases start around $500-$800.
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Agman10
05-11-2023, 11:33 AM #21

PCPartPicker component list / Cost summary by seller CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon) Motherboard: ASRock B150M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1151 ($83.99 @ Newegg) RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws 4 series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 ($42.99 @ Newegg) Memory Storage: Sandisk Z400s 128GB 2.5" SSD ($41.73 @ NCIX US) Internal Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM ($45.88 @ OutletPC) Graphics: MSI GeForce GTX 960 2GB ($184.99 @ SuperBiiz) Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX ($59.99 @ Amazon) Additional: Affordable Korean case ($15.00) Total: $674.56 Prices cover shipping, taxes, and discounts where applicable Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-18 00:49 EST-0500 Notes: South Korean pricing tends to be higher; locals often prefer non-80plus PSUs and budget cases. Corsair parts listed range from $100 upwards. High-end Corsair cases start around $500-$800.

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TunySandwich
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05-11-2023, 06:51 PM
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For hardware:
- Gaming PCs don’t require high-end CPUs; stick to i5 models.
- If you need a cooler, choose one that keeps things quiet rather than boosting overclocks.
- Your CPU is unlikely to be the main limiting factor—focus most of your spending on the GPU.
- Try fitting an SSD into your build for your operating system; it’s worth it.
- A good case improves aesthetics but doesn’t boost performance—use it wisely.
- Today, performance differences are minimal.

For games:
- Use extensions like Enhanced Steam to check current prices.
- Take advantage of bundles and sales.
- Consider Humble Bundle deals.
- Play during sales with self-control.
- Clear any unused games from your backlog—worth the trade.
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TunySandwich
05-11-2023, 06:51 PM #22

For hardware:
- Gaming PCs don’t require high-end CPUs; stick to i5 models.
- If you need a cooler, choose one that keeps things quiet rather than boosting overclocks.
- Your CPU is unlikely to be the main limiting factor—focus most of your spending on the GPU.
- Try fitting an SSD into your build for your operating system; it’s worth it.
- A good case improves aesthetics but doesn’t boost performance—use it wisely.
- Today, performance differences are minimal.

For games:
- Use extensions like Enhanced Steam to check current prices.
- Take advantage of bundles and sales.
- Consider Humble Bundle deals.
- Play during sales with self-control.
- Clear any unused games from your backlog—worth the trade.

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