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Hello I've decided to make the move from console to PC gaming. I have a $600-$800 budget to spend (all i can spend without pissing off my girlfriend). I'll mostly be playing Bf4 when it comes out and id like to play it at med-high settings but i just have no clue what all i should buy. I plan on using one of my TV's as a monitor but everything else i still need. If someone could maybe help me out and recommend parts i should get with my budget that would be awesome. I'm just clueless on what to buy. I'd like to spend the least amount possible but if i have to spend more I'm ok with that but i do plan on upgrading in the future. Thank you in advance.

 

Parts picked so far - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S58Q

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CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($153.61 @ Amazon) 


Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory:  G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($73.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($245.66 @ Newegg) 



Total: $825.70

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S2F7

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S2F7/by_merchant/


 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($186.13 @ Newegg) 

Case: BitFenix Ghost (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($95.99 @ Adorama) 

Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($60.00 @ Amazon) 

Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse  ($47.99 @ Amazon) 

Total: $931.99

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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its a little over budget, but if you want you can get an adapter for your console controller and get a cheap mouse/keyboard and save 80-ish dollars

My Build Log on PCPartPicker FX-6300, ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3, MSI 7870 GHz Edition, Corsair Vengeance LP 1x8GB, 1TB WD Blue, Fractal Core 1000 USB 3.0, Corsair CX600, and my most recent addition that I've had forever and isnt new is a 80GB WD800 for Linux, Lenovo ThinkPad X131e, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Galaxy Note 3 Sister dropped it in a puddle I now have to use a Samsung Brightside, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm version, Blue Yeti  #TheRealKEH-JEFF | "Sometimes, if were lucky, in Australia, a family has 2 kangaroos to pick up the kids with" - marto | Your entry here | Remember kids; just because Linus has a video on it, doesn't mean that its the best choice | ts3.wferr.com the best TeamSpeak | Abide by the CoC | Looking for build help? Read this before posting |
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CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($153.61 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory:  G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($73.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card:  XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($245.66 @ Newegg) 
Total: $825.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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Thanks but id still have to buy an OS I came up with this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S2Ww dont know if that would do what i want it to though

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Thanks but id still have to buy an OS I came up with this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S2Ww dont know if that would do what i want it to though

That's good, but get this http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970ad3p motherboard instead of that one

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are you upgrading from a ps3 or a xb360?

My Build Log on PCPartPicker FX-6300, ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3, MSI 7870 GHz Edition, Corsair Vengeance LP 1x8GB, 1TB WD Blue, Fractal Core 1000 USB 3.0, Corsair CX600, and my most recent addition that I've had forever and isnt new is a 80GB WD800 for Linux, Lenovo ThinkPad X131e, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Galaxy Note 3 Sister dropped it in a puddle I now have to use a Samsung Brightside, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm version, Blue Yeti  #TheRealKEH-JEFF | "Sometimes, if were lucky, in Australia, a family has 2 kangaroos to pick up the kids with" - marto | Your entry here | Remember kids; just because Linus has a video on it, doesn't mean that its the best choice | ts3.wferr.com the best TeamSpeak | Abide by the CoC | Looking for build help? Read this before posting |
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S2F7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S2F7/by_merchant/
 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.98 @ Outlet PC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card  ($186.13 @ Newegg) 
Case: BitFenix Ghost (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($95.99 @ Adorama) 
Keyboard: SteelSeries Apex [RAW] Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($60.00 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: SteelSeries Sensei RAW Wired Laser Mouse  ($47.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $931.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-22 20:28 EDT-0400)
 
its a little over budget, but if you want you can get an adapter for your console controller and get a cheap mouse/keyboard and save 80-ish dollars

 

 

I have a wired controller already and im sure i might have a keyboard and mosue somewhere. Should i go with a 270x and just use the stock cooler to make it a little cheaper?

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I have a wired controller already and im sure i might have a keyboard and mosue somewhere. Should i go with a 270x and just use the stock cooler to make it a little cheaper?

if you want to, that would be fine.

My Build Log on PCPartPicker FX-6300, ASUS M5A78L-M/USB3, MSI 7870 GHz Edition, Corsair Vengeance LP 1x8GB, 1TB WD Blue, Fractal Core 1000 USB 3.0, Corsair CX600, and my most recent addition that I've had forever and isnt new is a 80GB WD800 for Linux, Lenovo ThinkPad X131e, ASUS Transformer TF300T, Galaxy Note 3 Sister dropped it in a puddle I now have to use a Samsung Brightside, Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250ohm version, Blue Yeti  #TheRealKEH-JEFF | "Sometimes, if were lucky, in Australia, a family has 2 kangaroos to pick up the kids with" - marto | Your entry here | Remember kids; just because Linus has a video on it, doesn't mean that its the best choice | ts3.wferr.com the best TeamSpeak | Abide by the CoC | Looking for build help? Read this before posting |
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I've updated it a little bit. picked a cheaper case and power supply http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S58Q

Thats perfectly doable. I personally despise the cm elite 430 aesthetic, but hey I am a minimalist (i use a r4) and it is your call.

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Least amount possible?

This should be pretty good: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S8Xo

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Least amount possible?

This should be pretty good: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S8Xo

what about loosing the extra hard drive pick better ram and get a 270x? Also is there much of a difference in performance from yours and mine? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S58Q

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what about loosing the extra hard drive pick better ram and get a 270x? Also is there much of a difference in performance from yours and mine? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S58Q

Your list would perform slightly better in games but not be as smooth as my list overall. 

"Better ram" would only benefit looks and not actual performance you would notice. 

 

The ssd makes a bigger difference than upgrading every other part combined.

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Your list would perform slightly better in games but not be as smooth as my list overall. 

"Better ram" would only benefit looks and not actual performance you would notice. 

 

The ssd makes a bigger difference than upgrading every other part combined.

Well im looking for pretty good performance in gaming id like to play at med-high settings. would i be able to upgrade much with your list later on? Id probably go with everything on yours but get the 270x if that would work?

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I also forgot to mention im getting most of everything off of amazon. the $77 760k is out of stock other than that its about $100. would i be better off getting the fx6300 for $20 more? i Also cant find Patriot G Series Sector 5 Edition 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory on amazon either

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Well im looking for pretty good performance in gaming id like to play at med-high settings. would i be able to upgrade much with your list later on? Id probably go with everything on yours but get the 270x if that would work?

There wouldn't be much upgrading without changing the psu with my build. 

If you are really inclined to spend more: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1SpTI

I also forgot to mention im getting most of everything off of amazon. the $77 760k is out of stock other than that its about $100. would i be better off getting the fx6300 for $20 more?

Why not shop around for lower prices?

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There wouldn't be much upgrading without changing the psu with my build. 

If you are really inclined to spend more: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1SpTI

Why not shop around for lower prices?

I have a prime account so shipping would be pretty cheap also i feel more organized using one site.

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I have a prime account so shipping would be pretty cheap also i feel more organized using one site.

Not even Newegg? Pcpartpicker usually already calculates in shipping anyway..

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Not even Newegg? Pcpartpicker usually already calculates in shipping anyway..

 

i also have an amazon store card. i found a post of yours on a topic for a $600 build ( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S9a4 ) which i like. id probably buy a more expensive video card but would it give me the performance i need?

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i also have an amazon store card. i found a post of yours on a topic for a $600 build ( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S9a4 ) which i like. id probably buy a more expensive video card but would it give me the performance i need?

 

You need to understand that if you trow in a better graphics card it still has to work with a relative budget CPU. I would say, if you can get the FX6300 then the 7950 would be a good option. I'll make you something off only amazon. 

 

Here is the build without amazon. 

Here is the build with amazon.

 

So, as you can see - I highly doubt that your amazon card and what not will save you that much. To make up for it. 

NZXT Phantom windowed, Asus Z77 Sabertooth, Intel 2600K, Noctua NH-D14, EVGA 780 Classified, Crucial Ballistic Tactical, Crucial M4 128GB + Samsung 850 EVO, Corsair RM850, Creative X-Fi Fatal1ty Peripherals: Sennheiser HD598, FinalMouse Classic, SteelSeries Qck Heavy, Ducky Shine Zero (MX Brown), AOC G2460PF & Qnix QX2710

Build Log: Phantom - Antique Noctua

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i also have an amazon store card. i found a post of yours on a topic for a $600 build ( http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1S9a4 ) which i like. id probably buy a more expensive video card but would it give me the performance i need?

The build you linked should be plenty. 

Slight edit since parts and prices change frequently, the ram was also out of stock, and you shopping from Amazon: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1SO1G

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