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Customizing a Gaming PC..?

Hi there. I'm customizing (not building; I don't have the means to right now) a gaming PC (primary use) on CyberPowerPC. I need some assistance, as, even after researching thoroughly, I still understand very little about several components of a gaming PC.

First off, here's my current build:

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1F7W78

Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670K 3.40 GHz

Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming Intel Z87 Chipset DDR3

Memory: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR3/1600MHz

Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 7870 2GB 16X PCIe 3.0

SSD: 240GB Corsair Neutron GTX

HDD: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III

Just wondering if there's anything I missed in terms of upgrading significantly for a cheap price or something that I can downgrade on for significant savings.. or if there's just a better build out there.

Update:

[Christopher]

I was told that the SSD significantly increases the loadup time of anything installed onto it. That's why I've included it - is it unnecessary?

[Troll]

The only thing keeping me away from the 7970 is the +$150 pricetag from the 7870. Also, the power supply I've chosen is 750w.

Update 2:

[Hunter]

Excellent suggestion on the SSD. I want one, but hadn't even realized I could downgrade to the same well-respected brand (Corsair Neutron) for $100 less. Thanks!

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  • Hunter
    Lv 4
    8 years ago
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    Save some money by getting a 60 or 64GB SSD. And use that money on a better Graphics Card like GTX 760, etc. Everything else is fine.

  • baskette
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    whats up i'd propose u to for a 250gb ssd rather of a hdd, ssd's are much greater quicker than hdd so u dont have hardship bearing directly to the cost of the comp regardless of if u lack RAM and decide for an i7 processor everyone would be great becoz i7 somewhat helpful u desire no longer seem in for the version and all, and a cooling gadget by using cooler grasp so as that it get warm and wont break ur processor and pics card

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    I would skip the SSD if you want to save some money and just keep the 2TB hard drive. You can always buy one later if you feel the need.

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