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brosephina

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I'm going to finally invest in a gaming pc but at a budget of about 700 dollars. I put this together but:

-Is it good for upgrading in the future?
-Do any of the parts bottleneck each other or whatever
-WHEN would I probably have to look at upgrading in the future
-And of course, if you think of any parts that would work better but still fit in my price range (650-700) PLEASE let me know.

And of course just overall opinions on this build. Thank you for anyone that answers the questions.

Here's the build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/KMCz
 
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joepro8011

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For your budget, it looks pretty solid. I would get a more powerful PSU if you plan on crossfiring in the future. I would also stay away from 6 core processors for gaming. Get a quad core. Something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113287

It's better to go with intel though when it comes to gaming, especially when you're planning ahead for the future. That GPU is great, but it's a major factor in your total price. You may want to get an i5 setup for a $100 more or just get a cheaper GPU, which when paired to an i5 wouldn't be bad. It'll also give you some breathing room to upgrade your GPU and sell your old one in the future.
 
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Nice build, everything is fine. Yes, your CPU, GPU, PSU, HDD, can be easily upgraded. No parts are bottlenecking and you will PROBABLY be set for the next two years. Instead of the gigabyte mobo, I would suggest the ASUS m5a97 R2.0. Plenty of features and very good at overclocking. (qulity 4+2 power phase)
 
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brosephina

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I appreciate the advice of looking into an i5, but I think I'm sticking with AMD. Just for budget reasons and such. Thank you for your reply though! :)
 
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brosephina

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I removed the previous mobo and added the ASUS m5a97 you recommended. Thank you for the reply! :)
 
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You have a solid $700 build. AMD is the best option at this build price point, as is not worrying about SLI/Crossfire.

I would look at DDR3-1600 memory - you can get it at the same price and while it's not really that big a deal, it is better.
 
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