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triplep1103 · Apr 4, 2013

Hello guys. So, I've been searching around the past week or so to try and get a first build for my first real gaming PC. I have 1000 saved up, but i probably don't want to spend quite all of it. I have a nice case and operating system, so those do not need to be factored in. Anyways, with this build below, what kind of performance would I be able to expect on games such as Far Cry 3 or Bioshock Infinite at 1920x1080. Would ultra be an option or would I probably be looking at High-Very High type graphics? Additionally, any suggested changes without modifying the price too much? I'm very new to this so it's entirely possible I've made multiple mistakes.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($111.76 @ Compuvest)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $739.68
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-04 01:47 EDT-0400)

tiny voices · Apr 4, 2013

You can get an h77 board instead of the z77. z77 boards are for overclocking, which you cannot do with an i5 3470.

It looks good.

triplep1103 · Apr 4, 2013

tiny voices :

Thanks for the motherboard pointer. So any ideas on what kind of performance I could expect out of this build if I bought these parts?

tiny voices · Apr 4, 2013

Should max any modern game at 1080p.

triplep1103 · Apr 4, 2013

tiny voices :

Alrighty thank you much sir.