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YattaRX8

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My friend's GF is in need of a PC that can run League of Legends on max settings, 1080p, with 60fps. So far the parts I have picked out are listed here. The case she picked out herself:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RAkW

Keep in mind that I can get the CPU and Mobo at microcenter for $190 + $95 respectively, totaling the build out to $596 before tax, shipping and mail-in rebates, but after instant rebates.

The PSU isn't selected because a friend might have a spare one that will work, but I'll have to check on that to make sure it's good enough.

I understand that the i5-3570k is overkill, but it's kind of hard to beat that deal. The 8GB of RAM is more of a quality of life thing.
 
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CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($67.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($175.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $649.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Same/Better performance in just about every case. Find a deal with the i5 3550p and you will be in business.
 
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7770 sadly cannot max league (without dips and bumps), a simple 650ti boost or 7790 can though
 
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I was actually referring to the CPU side of things. If he has a Microcenter nearby, he can get the FX 6300 or i3 3225 for $119 with a $40 mobo bundle savings. Pair either with a $70 mobo and you're looking at $150 total for CPU and motherboard.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RBxc
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RBxc/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RBxc/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($98.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Patriot Gamer 2 Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.98 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($197.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $647.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-18 21:52 EDT-0400)

First of all, you're spending more on the CPU, than the GPU, which is a no-no in gaming. Get the FX6300 with that MOBO and it will cut down your costs by $40. The GPU will max league of legends no problem. The CPU I listed is only one tier below the i5 3570k, so you'll only lose performance by a little bit.
 
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I've actually never used an AMD CPU, so I can't say I trust them entirely. I won't use a component in a friend's computer that I haven't used myself. Mostly paranoia, as I'm sure the AMD is fine, but it just doesn't feel right. If something went wrong with the chip, I'd feel really bad, even though it wouldn't be my fault at all. Since my friends and I have always used intel, if something went wrong with an intel chip, it'd be like, "hey, this is what we always used, so whatever, right?".
 
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There is nothing to worry about the chip being faulty. If it is, just send it back under warranty. AMD has the best budget CPU's, and if you're going with bobs build, you'll barely max the game. Rarely is there ever a problem with the chip.
 
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