Budget AMD Computer for Under $700

HopelessNoob

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Approximate Purchase Date: End of next month

Budget Range: Preferably under $600... $700 tops (Already have some parts)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (able to run BF3 on high with at least 60 fps)

Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, HDD, RAM, Monitor, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Country: US

Parts Preferences: AMD CPU and a mid sized tower

Overclocking: In the future when this computer starts becoming slow for the norm

SLI or Crossfire: In the future when this computer starts becoming slow for the norm

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments:

This computer will be for my friend. I have built Intel based computers before but never AMD so I am completely new to AMD builds. Any input or feedback would be great.

I have a feeling that I should be getting an FX CPU and at least a 7870 for the GPU if I am not mistaken.

The only parts that I need to fit in the budget listed above are:
CPU
CPU Cooler
Motherboard
PSU
GPU
Case

Thanks!

Mark
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($200.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($20.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $686.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-07 03:30 EDT-0400)

The best config for AMD. I don't think for this budget you can find a better video card and mainly CPU.
This mobo supports crossfire and overclocking.
 

Shallowmist

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285
159 CPU


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128521

89 MOBO


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134
20 Cooler


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202026
299 GPU

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150604
239 GPU = cheaper version

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119233
59 CASE



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028
69 euro PowerSupply.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139029
124 power supply semi modular crossfire/sli ready.

total=695 Configuration 1 with ATI 7950
total=690 Option 2 with ATi 7870 but better powersupply.
Motherboard is subject to change (there may be something better from asus but i have good gigabyte experience)


I would go for 7950 on account of the fact you can add a second one later and be way faster than 2x7870.
However the choice is up to you. If you choose Powersupply number 2 it is Crossfire ready. So you can just
buy another card with 0 upgrades needed. Theoretically.
 

HopelessNoob

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Thanks for the quick reply! But I have a question about the motherboard. Should I go with the extreme4 or stick with the exterme3?