Is this computer good for FPS games?

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OAndrewOSeanO

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I was wondering if this (Click here) was a good computer for FPS games like Fallout, Crysis, BF3, and maybe even some Skyrim. If you can suggest a better build within the 600-900$ price range, that would be great. Thanks in advance!
 
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expl0itfinder

expl0itfinder

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.35 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $846.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-09 14:25 EDT-0400)
 
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Onus

Onus

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No, it is not a good PC. The graphics card is rather weak (equivalent to a HD7750). The PSU is undersized, especially considering it is an old, inefficient, overrated Thermaltake. The motherboard is ...odd, not mini-ITX, but not micro-ATX either; in any case offering insignificant expansion. You can build something a lot better for the money.
Edit: Expl0itfinder used a variety of sources that may or may not be available to you, but offers an example of a machine that would perform much better.

 
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expl0itfinder

expl0itfinder

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+1. Build your own, all the way.
 
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spat55

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($243.16 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Antec Three Hundred ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($97.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $887.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-09 14:31 EDT-0400)

Your country is bad for parts :lol: but might be able to make it slightly better for you if you want.
 
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Novuake

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DO NOT BUY PREMADES! Inferior components and expensive. Besides, that thing has a shite gaming GPU.

Will you be overclocking? Interested in DUal graphics cards at some stage?
What resolution is your monitor?

After promos and rebate and combos, this comes to a decent price. I can shave of a little more if needed.
If you want to spend more, spend it on a better GPU.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q6Ba
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q6Ba/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q6Ba/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($85.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.75 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($164.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($73.50 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Cooler Master Silent Pro M2 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($46.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $758.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-09 14:34 EDT-0400)
 
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Maxime506

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This rig u've posted (the pre-built one) has some issues: i5-4670K CPU should pair w/ Z87 mobo in ordre to be able to OC; Too bad to pair i5-4670K w/ GTX 650 (this gfx is even weaker than HD 7770), i5-4670K deserves at least GTX 660 or HD 7870 gfx, best to pair it w/ GTX 760/770. 350W PSU will let u have a hard time upgrade the whole rig.

The FX-8320 build will be ideal for u than this pre-build one. U could go for FX-8350 if u have enough budget.
 
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Here is a build option that gives you the BEST GPU PERFORMANCE for your money. If you don't want to overclock, you can use this as an option. Put the extra money toward a better GPU:

$711 for this build with an AMD 7870 GHz edition.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q6Hm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q6Hm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1q6Hm/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Raidmax Atlas ATX-295WB 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)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $711.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-09 14:40 EDT-0400)
 
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Onus

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The alternate builds all look better, although I see that most of them are using some Newegg/USA prices, and the OP is in Canada.
I think I prefer Novuake's build, except for the CM PSU (go for Seasonic or XFX), but again those prices may not be available.
 
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