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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($203.38 @ Newegg Canada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.08 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Asus M5A88-M Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.28 @ Memory Express)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($67.78 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial M4 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($213.57 @ Amazon Canada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($349.17 @ Vuugo)
Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($95.41 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($135.58 @ Newegg Canada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($110.72 @ NCIX)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($316.16 @ DirectCanada)
Keyboard: Filco Majestouch-2 Wired Standard Keyboard ($158.18 @ NCIX)
Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($66.10 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1875.41
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-03 22:04 EDT-0400)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE6pIMqMQ2E
I really like APUs for cheaper builds, has anyone else tried building a rig around one?

I think I have that mousepad.

I used to have a HUD I made just for spy, and as soon as you disguised, removed your disquise, or dealt damage, the crosshair would start changing colors from pink, cyan, green, pink...

Compressed air

EDIT: Ninja'd 13 seconds T_T

The game won't update for me

EDIT: I restarted steam, it's updating now

Remember that NCIX and memory express are bros and will pricematch. NCIX will simply match the price, and are very easygoing about it. MemEx will beat it by ~25%, but its harder to get them to price match. NCIX will also assemble the PC for 49.99, and they have nice cable management.

http://thepiratebay.sx/search/team%20fortress%202/0/7/0

IDK if earlier versions will work, but there's quite a few on TPB

Budget: 2000-2500

Usage of the PC (gaming, work, etc.): Gaming

Resolution that you're going to be playing at: 1920x1080

Are you going to overclock: No, I'm afraid I'll break everything :/

Are you going to use parts from your older PC?: Don't have a desktop

Other thoughts: I'd like a 120hz lightboost capable monitor, an nvidia gfx card, a tenkeyless mechanical keyboard, any decent mousepad, and a sturdy mouse with a good sensor (3-button preferred).

PS: If it would be better to build a cheaper PC now, and save money for future upgrades, I'd be open to doing that as well.

Edit: I will most likely be building this about 2 months from now, so I guess the new nvidia cards and intel CPUs would be out by then.

Will you forgive me for running heavy on second that one time?

Leave stickies alone pls :3

I pay 40 dollars per month for 48/1

It's basically graphically updated Quake Live with air control and a situational double jump. It's such a shame that like 12 people play it :/

Both look amazing, but I feel like having buttons on both sides would bother me. I guess I could get an EC2

How's performance in linux? I wanted to give it a try, seeing as I pretty much only play TF2.