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frillybob

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Additional Comments: Hi all. I need a decent rig. I already have a monitor and a hard drive. (It's a laptop hard drive I know it slow but I'll live. Please list anything else I need for the conversion from laptop to desktop it's sata. I plan to be gaming like BF4 on it along with the next COD. I wouln't like to go any lower than a gtx 560 for the gfx as that's recommended for bf3.

I don't need a hard drive or monitor. I don't need a keyboard or mouse. I NEED a wireless card though.

Here's what I'm thinking for CPU- Phenom ii x4 965 black edition. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

I'm thinking about this for RAM it's 2x4 gb 1866. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231527

Approximate Purchase Date: Within 1-2 Months

Budget Range: $500-600 (With Tax+shipping)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming... Schoolwork
Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS:No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, amazon.com ebay.com

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Parts Preferences: by brand or type AMD CPU

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire:Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1024x768,


And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Upgrading from My crappy laptop. Planning to use this pc instead of xbox 360.
 
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My recommendation:

If that's all u can sink into a PC for those games, maybe stay with ur Xbox 360 till the next gen parts come out (CPU's, mobo's, and GPU) later this year, or the next gen consoles come out around Thanksgiving.
 
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I really would like one now. So I won't be sticking with my xbox until then. I thought I could get a really decent pc with $600. I don't need stuff like monitor, hd, keyboard, mouse, speakers,
 
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Oh, C'mon $600 with no OS and Hard drive is plenty!

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Snde
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Snde/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Snde/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($55.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.28 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($21.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $547.21
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-22 17:07 EDT-0400)

You'll want to work on a monitor upgrade and then an SSD next.



 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970DE3/U3S3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.20 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-424UB 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.28 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $591.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-22 17:09 EDT-0400)
This should run nicely. Added in a fast and big HDD for you as well. This build should run at high-ultra at that resolution.
 
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I like telos AMD build, however if you have ZERO plans of OC and don't have any heat issues (i.e you have home AC that in use) then you can just use the stock fan and probably don't need a wireless card so that would save you about $40.
 
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Thank you. But, the poster said that he absolutely needed one.
 
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Yes I absolutly need a wireless card. My room is not at the modem. If you guys have any more builds. I'd apprecaite it. It seems you guys chose HD 7850 and 7870 over atx cards.
 
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No need. A Radeon 7850 can play just about any game at high settings and 1600x900 with very high framerates. If you overclock it, then 1920x1080p is no problem. It's a very powerful card. FX-6300 is probably the second best gaming processor behind an i5. You'll have a high end system and it would be a shame to waste it with a tiny 1024x768 monitor - especially when decent 1600x900 20" monitors are under $100.


 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($47.20 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($315.38 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: TRENDnet TEW-424UB 802.11b/g USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.28 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ TigerDirect)
Total: $672.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-22 19:30 EDT-0400)

The AMD/MOBO bundle will save you $50, bringing you down to $620. But my build is around 2.5x more powerful than the others here. You will max Crysis 3 no problem at 45 FPS, with settings such as AA turned down. This is a great build, and the extra $20 is worth it. A 7950 is for builds like $900+.
 
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Can you find me a build similar to that 50 bucks cheaper and with a monitor plz.
 
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Opps your right I just read all the "don't needs" assume wirless cards where included. As far as ATI cards on the "green team" it would be 650 ti boost (make sure it boost model not normal ti) and GTX 660. The thing is the ATI cards come with a very good Free game(s) and you can even sell the codes for $25 each.
 
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You can usually get $40 off on a motherboard with a processor purchase at Microcenter, too. So you defintely want to head on down there if you live close. Probably end up saving you $60+ just on MB and CPU.

 
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Thanks guys heres what im thinking
Dvd drive-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289 $17
Cpu-http://www.microcenter.com/product/401797/FX_6300_Black_Edition_35GHz_Six-Core_Socket_AM3_Boxed_Processor $120 (mobo combo deal)
Harddrive- apready have
Os- already have
Mobo-http://www.microcenter.com/product/379475/M5A78L-M_LX_PLUS_Socket_AM3_ $20 (combo deal)
Case and power supply-http://www.microcenter.com/product/381189/PS-301_ATX_Mid_Tower_Computer_Case_with_450_Watt_Power_Supply $20
Wifi card-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833180072 $10
Hdd 2.5 to 3.5 case-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833180072 $6
Ram-http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231455 $67

GPU- ON THE FENCE recommend me one under $300!

Will take factory refurbished.
 
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