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***glc*** · 04-22-2013, 11:05 AM

You are not wasting our time, that's what we are here for. Bring this thread back up when you are ready to order the parts and we can review exact choices. However, if you can, I'd order the ram today, prices just keep going up.

I would definitely keep the SSD, just let us know your final choice between the 660 Ti and 670 cards.

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Please note that at the present time, the 660 Ti is not the best gaming card in its price class, but the 670 is in its price class. However, if your productivity software can take advantage of CUDA processing and does not take advantage of AMD's equivalent, this will help lock in your choice.

I'd also consider ordering the video card sooner rather than later, it looks like the increase in ram prices is also affecting higher end cards.

The rest of the components should safely be able to be deferred for a bit.

EDIT - if you have a Microcenter near you (you don't if you are in Florida) or have a friend/relative anywhere near one, you can get an i7-3770K for $230. This is a $100 savings. This is in-store only, they do not discount it on-line.

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*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 41,162	You are not wasting our time, that's what we are here for. Bring this thread back up when you are ready to order the parts and we can review exact choices. However, if you can, I'd order the ram today, prices just keep going up. I would definitely keep the SSD, just let us know your final choice between the 660 Ti and 670 cards. Best Graphics Cards For The Money: April 2013 - Best Graphics Cards For The Money, April Updates Please note that at the present time, the 660 Ti is not the best gaming card in its price class, but the 670 is in its price class. However, if your productivity software can take advantage of CUDA processing and does not take advantage of AMD's equivalent, this will help lock in your choice. I'd also consider ordering the video card sooner rather than later, it looks like the increase in ram prices is also affecting higher end cards. The rest of the components should safely be able to be deferred for a bit. EDIT - if you have a Microcenter near you (you don't if you are in Florida) or have a friend/relative anywhere near one, you can get an i7-3770K for $230. This is a $100 savings. This is in-store only, they do not discount it on-line. Last edited by glc; 04-22-2013 at 11:09 AM.