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Old 2014-03-10, 00:36   #21
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ASUS Maximus VI Gene Socket LGA 1150 mATX

As Psyrus mentioned, the G600 is specifically made for MMOs, it's unwieldy on the pointer finger (gun trigger) for first person shooters.
I love Logitech mouse products, so for current generation check out the G500S, that is G500S, not the G500, ... it's the evolution and near identical replacement of the Logitech MX518 .

And yeah, the ASUS Maximus VI motherboards have superior onboard audio chipsets. NO need for discrete audio card.

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Old 2014-03-10, 01:13   #22
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Not sure what your audio setup is, but something like a USB surround sound headset (eg the Logitech G35) could be used as an alternative to onboard audio.

In regards to the mouse, I'm currently using the Logitech G9X - and it's one of the best products I have ever bought. Logitech doesn't make it any longer, but they do make what I believe is its successor, the G500S, which Littoralis recommended above. I've heard good things about the Corsair M65, too. Gotta love Corsair.
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Old 2014-03-10, 02:38   #23
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I'd highly recommend a SSD. A HDD is by far the weakest link in your list. Some of the other stuff could be argued that it is not a good price to performance ratio, but the SSD is a must, even if its a smallish SSD for the O/S with the HDD for programs/storage.

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Old 2014-03-10, 12:46   #24
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There are places you can read up a little more on the motherboard/sound card topic if you want.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/31...card-necessary


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Old 2014-03-10, 13:54   #25
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I am using Microsoft wireless mouse (I don't remember what is it's model). I paid it 10$ and I don't have a problem when I playing. If you ask me, an average mouse and keyboard is useful to play and cheaper.
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Old 2014-03-10, 15:21   #26
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So, here is my second revised build.

Graphics
GeForce GTX 770 2GB - $369.99
http://products.ncix.com/detail/giga...84048-1285.htm

CPU
Intel Core i7 4770K - $369.99
http://products.ncix.com/detail/inte...81325-1382.htm

OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64 BIT - $99.99
http://products.ncix.com/detail/micr...45271-1285.htm

CPU Heatsink + Fan
Noctua NH-D14 - $89.99
http://products.ncix.com/detail/noct...66-am3-fm1-86-
47090.htm

Motherboard
ASUS Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Z87 - $154.99
http://products.ncix.com/detail/asus...84500-1285.htm

RAM
Corsair Vengeance Blue CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B 8GB - $89.98
http://products.ncix.com/detail/cors...59431-1285.htm

SSD
Samsung 840 Evo Series MZ-7TE120BW 120GB - $99.99
http://products.ncix.com/detail/sams...87760-1382.htm

Power Supply
Corsair TX750 750W - $139.98
http://products.ncix.com/detail/cors...v-fc-58382.htm

Case
Cooler Master HAF X - $189.98
http://products.ncix.com/detail/cool...x-10-53776.htm

Monitor
ASUS VG248QE 24Inch - $309.99
http://products.ncix.com/detail/asus...80244-1285.htm

Mouse
Logitech G400S - $39.99
http://products.ncix.com/detail/logi...82197-1285.htm

Keyboard
Logitech G105 - $49.99
http://products.ncix.com/detail/logi...82199-1285.htm


Grand Total: $2004.85

I also have to figure out where to get cheaper shipping, but I will do that once this build is final. Due to work, I will not be able to reply for the next few days.

This build is not final. As always, feel free to comment and suggest. I appreciate it very much.


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Old 2014-03-10, 15:47   #27
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I am using Microsoft wireless mouse (I don't remember what is it's model). I paid it 10$ and I don't have a problem when I playing. If you ask me, an average mouse and keyboard is useful to play and cheaper.
This.

"gaming mouse" is a marketing term really (I'm studying product engineering, 90% of the products don't do what they're advertised to do, design and branding shapes the )

Of course, we should not exclude that a "gaming mouse" could in some cases be more comfortable to play for a specific user.

But please, don't buy it just because it's has a "gaming" prefix.
Go into local shops, close your eyes and feel what mouse is comfortable for you.


And again, I feel bad for forcing my opinion into another person, but if you have the money to spend (won the lottery, taxes, etc..) you can do what you want.

I even think it would be much easier for you to just buy a pre-build computer, since building your own computer is most of the times done out of necessity or not willing to spend that much money on a computer that has lots of useless stuff on it.
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Old 2014-03-10, 15:59   #28
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You have a very good point Careless. I was thinking about a pre-built computer but they seem to be very expensive.

I like a gaming mouse as there are some extra programmable buttons on it (I play Simulator and FPS games).


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Old 2014-03-10, 17:20   #29
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I actually use DPI switches fairly often on my mouse (more than enough to justify them). Double thumb buttons are an absolute must.
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Old 2014-03-10, 17:47   #30
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Yeah I love my Logitech G500. It really is preference between all the models they have. Just don't get a mouse with 9000 buttons, it isn't necessary. I have like 3 or 4 on mine. Really nice using one of them as a Teamspeak talk button.


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