Budget Gaming System- $600

May 19, 2013
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I am going to build my own computer, and I would like to what settings I can expect to play BF3 or similar games on.

CPU: i3 3220, 3.3 GHz
Motherboard: MSI B75MA-E33 mATX
RAM: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600
Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB
7200rpm 3.5"
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce 650 ti 1GB
PSU: Corsair 430w Builder's Edition 80 plus bronze
OS: Windows 8 64-bit
Case: I am planning to get a 20-30 dollar one at Walmart or Micro Center or something.
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer

Other notes:
I will most likely be using ethernet
I already have a mouse and keyboard
I have a monitor: Acer g236HL 1920x1080
 

MJSBLUES

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May 7, 2013
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Why are you getting that CPU? It's terrible for a gaming build. I'd recommend you wait for haswell to come out, or get a 3570k + z77 mobo. Otherwise you'll get pretty decent fps in games like BF3 (like 40-50ish)