revised budget gaming rig build

ZamZam

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hi guys , the ffg is for a budget rig used for games like FIFA, PES and maybe NFS etc, normal to maybe high settings. . .

Approximate Purchase Date: in the next week or so

Budget Range: R6000 ZAR, im in SA

System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies, creative apps(dreamweaver/web design etc)

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.comx-computers.co.za

Country: South Africa

Parts Preferences:
i5 3470 3.2GHz
MSI B75MA-E33
Western Digital Green 5400 Series - 500GB Serial ATA II
Corsair DDR3 1600 (1 x 4GB) (will 1333mhz be sufficient as its a bit cheaper, or is the performance 1600MHz worth the price)
Gigabyte HD7750 oC 1GB DDR5
XGR ATX Case
LG 24x DVD RW Super Multi DVD Drive


Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: Price R5855, used for FIFA/PES and NFS gaming mostly.
 
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I can't contribute to what Screwysqrl said, but other than that, for what you want, it looks good. At 1920x1080, you won't be running 60fps in most game, but it'll get you by. Browsing the web, watching youtube, and processing in adobe products you won't be hindered by your video card. Not as much as you would by your RAM. For processing, and games, i would suggest 8gb RAM at least. Also, I've read you wont notice a difference in 1333 vs the higher speeds, as a TYPICAL user. With crossfire, higher-end setups, there seems to be a difference.

Shopping

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I can't contribute to what Screwysqrl said, but other than that, for what you want, it looks good. At 1920x1080, you won't be running 60fps in most game, but it'll get you by. Browsing the web, watching youtube, and processing in adobe products you won't be hindered by your video card. Not as much as you would by your RAM. For processing, and games, i would suggest 8gb RAM at least. Also, I've read you wont notice a difference in 1333 vs the higher speeds, as a TYPICAL user. With crossfire, higher-end setups, there seems to be a difference.
 
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