Determined to finally build a new gaming pc. Help?

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Le0

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My price range is: 700-800
Date to purchase: this week, ( Thursday night to be exact, pay-day)

Due for a new pc. I’m in search of a new pc. At first I just wanted to purchase a pre-build at tigersdirect but someone has suggested me to check out this site and maybe consider in building one, because I get more bang for the buck. I’m not nearly computer literate but I think I can follow instructions in youtube or any other tutorial sites. I currently playing Diablo 3 and FF reborn, and would also like to expand my computer collections. My current PC is slow, outdated, and I get constant Freeze.
Ive been checking out the sticky's for Best configs but I also want to post to see what kind of suggestions I can get from the community.
Thanks in advance.
 
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filippi
Can you go $820? This build can overclock and eventually crossfire.

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($179.99 @...
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Approximate Purchase Date: This week. 9/6/2013

Budget Range: 700-800 after shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: No



Parts to Upgrade:Want to build one from scratch.

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no preference

Location: Tucson, AZ, US

Parts Preferences: no preference

Overclocking: Maybe?

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe?

Your Monitor Resolution: 1440x900

Additional Comments: Just a computer that can run games such as diablo 3, ffxiv reborn, and other mmo I will might take interest in the future.

Why Are You Upgrading: constant game freeze on my old pc, very slow. Just want a new pc to replace, plus yearning for a learning experience to finally build one.


Can I get a list of parts I need to gather within my budget? thanks

 
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The best CPU you can get for a gaming machine is an Intel's Core i5, you won't get extra performance going for i7, so it is the smart choice (Even more in that tight budget). Since it looks like you are not a Overclock fan, avoiding 'K' model will save you some money too.

If you are not going to make any overclock, you can also avoid all chipsets that offer you that option. For example 'H77' is a good option.

Also, don't go for more than 8GB RAM, since games won't benefit from that.
 
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Can you go $820? This build can overclock and eventually crossfire.

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

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($124.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec GX700 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $817.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-04 15:08 EDT-0400)
 
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Thanks filipi, Yes, can go a over a bit. These choices looks great, anyone else have any recommendation? Also, I know there are tons of youtube on how to's in building a rig, anyone has a favorite they can link? Thanks in advance!

 
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