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Azn Cracker

Azn Cracker

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You wont be getting 60 fps on ultra, but probably on high

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: PNY Optima 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.99 @ Amazon)
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)
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: $496.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-22 22:28 EDT-0400)
 
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Nicholas Liedorff

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Sounds great to me, but I have little knowledge of pc's. Would a Radeon HD 6850 1GB be an upgrade, from the Radeon HD 7850 2GB? And I need a case and a wireless adapter.
 
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AMD Radeon

AMD Radeon

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do you want to get AMD or intel cpu? for 600 i think amd has potential price to allow more gpu power. btw is it USD or canada?
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: 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: PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $566.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-22 22:39 EDT-0400)

be careful, make sure to get 1600MHz ram :)
oh btw, if you already had 6850, dont bother upgrading to 7850. yes it is an upgrade, but not by much margin. wait until june-august to upgrade you GPU. new amd radeon card is coming
 
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Nicholas Liedorff

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This is USD. And I do not have the knowledge to have a preference between AMD and Intel. I would just like the best gaming I can get for $600USD because gaming is essentially the only use. Also I need an optical drive only to read video games. Does the MOBO difference between your build and Azn Cracker's matter? I forgot that I also need an OS and i would like to get Windows 8.
 
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Thanatos Telos

Thanatos Telos

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They're not coming out until Q4. Really, AMD even announced it. Also, 7850 is a huge leap from the 6850. It performs on par with a 6950 and sometimes with a 6970!
 
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Nicholas Liedorff

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AMD Radeon

AMD Radeon

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thx for the info :) afaik 7870 that has its potential to outperform 6970
 
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Nicholas Liedorff

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Apr 21, 2013
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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: 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: PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $584.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-22 23:02 EDT-0400)
okay, optical is included :) lite on/samsung is priced the same, but lite on drive recieve a lot of good feedback 1000++[/quotemsg]

Would I be able to sacrifice a little on the MOBO to be able to afford a Windows 8 OS?
 
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Nicholas Liedorff

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It looks like Windows 8 is cheaper than Windows 7 for some reason so ill have to just save up an extra $100.. Also what PSU would you recommend and why?
 
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