Gaming PC for around 900$, 750$, and 500$

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iDeViLxD

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Hi,

I'm fairly new to building a PC, i've repaired a few laptops, but this will be my first build. I currently have an i5-2410M on my laptop, which is a piece of crap. My actual "desktop" computer is a 5 year old iMac with an Intel Core 2 Duo. Sadly, both don't have GFX Cards, so it's integrated graphics, which is terrible for gaming. I'd like a few options to choose from and if possible, to mix them to make a more affordable budget build.

I've got a job, but it's my first, so it's not like I have tons of money for something, yet.

My typical games I play are minecraft, BF3, and lots of games on Steam. I'd like to start live streaming/recording (with good quality of course), and rendering/editing those videos while on mid upper/max settings. Usually I only have 1 or 2 games open at a time.


My minimum requirements:

Intel Processor (i5 or i7)
GTX 760-770 (or if cheaper, any 6xx series)
8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM
SSD for System Files/Boot
512GB 7500rpm HDD for actual files
Future Proof/Easy Upgrades/CF/SLI/OC
Windows 8 for fast bootup

Thanks in Advance
 
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I know this is a AMD build, but its amazing. its what i use:

CPU:AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition ($194.67 @ Amazon)

Motherboard:GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard ($133.99 @ Amazon)

PSU:Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply ($88.24 @ Amazon)

Graphics Card:EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2762-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)

RAM:Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL9 @1.5V UDIMM 240-Pin Memory BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00 ($66.18 @ Amazon)

Case:RAIDMAX Seiran ATX-902WR Red Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($64.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $808.06...
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Kurifox

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

I asume you dont need OS.
Intel as requested, and i included a really good PSU, since you have the budget, if you ever want to SLI the card.
Should max out most games without a problem :)

Have fun, hope this helps.

Edit: sry i forgot the SSD, i switched the psu to a semi-modular and included the SSD, so its stays in 900 range.
 
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pvtevan99

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I know this is a AMD build, but its amazing. its what i use:

CPU:AMD FD8350FRHKBOX FX-8350 FX-Series 8-Core Black Edition ($194.67 @ Amazon)

Motherboard:GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AM3+ AMD 990FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard ($133.99 @ Amazon)

PSU:Corsair CX750 Builder Series ATX 80 PLUS Bronze Certified Power Supply ($88.24 @ Amazon)

Graphics Card:EVGA SuperClocked 02G-P4-2762-KR GeForce GTX 760 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 SLI Support Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)

RAM:Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL9 @1.5V UDIMM 240-Pin Memory BLS2CP4G3D1609DS1S00 ($66.18 @ Amazon)

Case:RAIDMAX Seiran ATX-902WR Red Steel / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($64.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $808.06

ADVANTAGES
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~Supports 3-4 Monitors (more monitors, Slower PC)

~Runs all games, even crysis on high-MAX maintaining around 50-80 fps - Minecraft 300-500 fps

~PSU will last around 4 years

~High end CPU and Motherboard

~Motherboard supports 2 CrossfireX graphics cards and 2 SLI cards

~Motherboard supports Overclocking extremely well

~Latest AM3+ slots

~Graphics card is already overclocked (So you dont have to, makes it easier)

~RAM is DDR3 1600Mhz 1.5V 8gb (4gb 1333Mhz DDR3 is still standard for everything so having 8 is amazing for multitasking)

~The Red/Black/Blue Case (depending on which you choose) Has ALOT of space for building and adding parts

~The Case has a no-tool design so you dont have to unscrew the DVD ROM, HardDrives, or SSD's

~For $800 you cant go wrong with this build, This is very upgradable and will last years. (this is gonna be my life PC - ill keep upgrading it throughout life)

~You get to build it

~8 Core CPU allows for extreme multitasking. (if you had 2-4 monitors youll be able to have things like: Skype, A Game, Internet tabs in Google Chrome. All open at once)

~With a 8 core AMD pc you'll be able to record,upload and stream faster (for videos)
 
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