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Have you considered AMD? You will get similar (or identical) results for cheaper.
I was under the impression AMD's across the board were hotter by nature than Intel chips. More power efficient, lower TDP, less heat output, etc.
The older AMDs did run hotter but the current ones have been cooler for some time. They are also wimpier.
Where a budget is forcing a choice then the savings of a AMD CPU to add the difference back a faster GPU would make perfect sense!
If one can afford a 780 or 980 I'm thinking the price difference between a AMD and Intel cpu shouldn't be a problem.
I also recommend the AX series power supplies. A modular power supply is a must to me.
Once one uses one they will never go back to the old style of all those unused cables hanging all over the place.
Now one has to decide whether they going to over clock or not.
Because if one decides they are going to over clock it's a new ball game.
Cases, power supplies, case fans, cpu and gpu cooling have to be reconsidered for the job at hand.
I like to start off with knowing what exactly the computer is going to be use for and a good idea of how much money one is willing to spend.
Knowing those things I'm sure are fellow members can come up with some great build ideas.
Last edited by Layback Bear; 26 Oct 2014 at 02:19.