Cost Minimization on Gaming build

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Conquistador22

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Hello,
So here I have my first build that I look forward to starting. There is only one issue. This build costs 691$ and my budget is <600$. I am looking for any advice/recommendations on how to lower the cost 100$. However, if possible I would like to keep the graphics levels the same. (not necessarily the same GPU but around the same power. Considering 2-way crossfire between lower powered GPUs and also crossfire X between APU and lower powered GPU) Im open to any suggestions and i dont necessarily need all that processing power. Thank you for your advice!

CPU

AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor $144.99 $144.99 Amazon

Motherboard

Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard $94.98 $94.98 Outlet PC

Memory

Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $57.99 $57.99 Newegg

Storage

Toshiba 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $54.98 $54.98 Outlet PC

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Video Card

Asus Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card $129.99 -$20.00 $2.99 $112.98 Newegg

Wireless Network Adapter

Encore ENUWI-1XN45 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter $9.98 $9.98 Outlet PC

Case

NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99 $49.99 Best Buy

Case Fan

Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan $7.99 -$5.00 $2.99 Newegg
Cooler Master SickleFlow 69.7 CFM 120mm Fan $7.99 -$5.00 $2.99 Newegg


Power Supply

Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply $54.99 -$20.00 $34.99 Microcenter

Optical Drive

Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer $17.99 -$3.00 FREE $14.99 Newegg


Monitor Samsung S22C150N 21.5" Monitor $119.99 -$10.00 $109.99 Newegg




 
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Sangeet Khatri
You can go for this build to fit it in this price point. It is better for gaming. You need a good GPU for gaming. This is a good build for the price.

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Encore...
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Drop the CPU down to something like the AMD Phenom II x4. It is a great CPU, and will do very well with your graphics card. I would not recommend the Hybrid crossfire route, as the microstuttering is horrible, and feels like 40FPS all the time, even when you are getting 60.
 
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Ok so im looking at the benchmarks at Passmark.com now. Would I still experience microstuttering if I went with an AMD A10-6800k and say an HD Radeon 6770 chip? That would put my graphics around where I am now and would also provide a better CPU than an AMD Phenom II x4. (Also a FM2 motherboard would be cheaper)
 
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Trust me, Hybrid xfire is a bad idea. I owned a system very similar to that, and it was not a pleasant experience. The Phenom has way better performance than ANY APU when combined with a dicrete graphics card, such as the 7770. Benchmarks do not capture microstuttering, which is a serious issue with hybrid crossfire. Like I said before, when my framerate counter told me I was getting 60+ fps, it felt like I was getting 40. And since the APU is such a weak CPU, when I upgraded to a 7850, it was bottlenecked severely by the A10.
 
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Conquistador22

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I have been reading online about microstuttering and it states that it occurs primarily in systems with 2 GPUs. Im wondering if I went with an AMD A10-6800k (with integrated GPU) + 2x HD 6570 Graphics cards. That way I would have 3 way crossfire between 3 GPUs. Has anyone ever done something like that before? and is it plausible?
 
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Unfortunately, that is not possible. I suggest just saving up a little and grabbing the phenom II x4, and a 7770. It will offer a much better experience overall.
 
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You can go for this build to fit it in this price point. It is better for gaming. You need a good GPU for gaming. This is a good build for the price.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7850 1GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Encore ENUWI-1XN45 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.98 @ Outlet PC)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($22.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $629.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-22 14:18 EDT-0400)
 
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I do this stuff daily for guys like you at TomsHardware. I have a pretty good experience with selecting parts. That's why I was able to fit things in that budget.
 
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