Best PC build for $550?

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I'm looking to possibly build a new desktop. I would like it to be able to handle some gaming (not crazy gaming like crysis at max settings but I would at least like to be able to play battlefield 3 at medium settings), and do some video editing too. I'm not sure what parts would be the best for this build so can someone give me some suggestions? I can't really go out of the 500-550 range. Or should I just try my luck and buy a used custom built pc off ebay or something? This would be my first build.
 
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Sn1992-1361850
the best possible build featuring

1, I3 3220 cpu
2. ASrock z77 pro 3 for future upgrade to even k sereis processor for o.c.
3.650 ti 2gb o.c, graphics card
4.8 gb 1600mzh patriot ltd editn memory
5.corsair 200r case
all for 555$

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1i2Xa

best build with a room of upgrade



hope it helped






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drewhoo

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$550 is tough. Any extra money you could put toward the GPU would pay off *really* well since, after spending the bare minimum on all other components, I was left with $135 for the video card, and between $150 and $250, there is very good price/performance scaling in terms of FPS. The $250 760 is as far as I would go on this system.

Here is the build I would suggest: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/drewhoo/saved/1WHO
AMD FX-6300
650 Ti Boost
Rosewill Mini Tower
CX 500 PSU
4GB memory
500GB HDD
Windows for $90 (you could get it for $70 with a coupon if you looked around)
 
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drewhoo

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It appears that you forgot to include an operating system. Also, why a Z77 chipset for a locked CPU? Seems like overkill.
 
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Try this:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1i3l9
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1i3l9/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1i3l9/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($75.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($169.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $534.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-18 15:32 EDT-0400)
 
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drewhoo

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Again, it will look pretty, but without an OS it will be very difficult to play games. ^.^
 
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