I need a budget gaming PC that can handle at least Skyrim and battlefield 3.

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cbarkachi

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Can someone recommend a a PC or even a PC build that can handle battlefield 3 and Skyrim my budget is $700. This is my first post so sorry if it's in the wrong section.
 
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zightbaoe

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If you dont need any peripals or operating system then here is the build. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1LKaQ
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($153.61 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master NSE-600-KKN2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $687.53
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 21:45 EDT-0400)
 
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cbarkachi

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Id like an Intel alternative. Also if I have Windows 8 on my laptop can I possibly make a backup USB and put it on the desktop.
 
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zightbaoe

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If your on a budget I would go amd but whatever you say
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($82.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($65.94 @ NCIX US)
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 ($219.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 370 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case w/400W Power Supply ($71.06 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($85.87 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $823.32
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 21:52 EDT-0400)


If you can get an os you can spend it on a better gpu.

also zightbaoe is right if you're on a budget amd is the way to go. just because its not as fast doesn't mean they'er bad.
 
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zightbaoe

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Here is the intel build with the dvd drive and windows http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1LKqG
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CPU: Intel Core i3-3240 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($82.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master NSE-600-KKN2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.49 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $725.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 21:54 EDT-0400)
 
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Here is the build without the operating system PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.97 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master NSE-600-KKN2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 750W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $699.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 21:58 EDT-0400)
 
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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($92.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $748.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 22:03 EDT-0400)

Here is the build. The CPU isn't as important as the graphics card when it comes to gaming. You will not see a difference between the i5 and the 8350.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($244.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master NSE-600-KKN2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $695.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 22:19 EDT-0400)

bit over priced on my first one.
 
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First off thanks everyone. This was my first post and the community's really a great one. Instead of the 8350 should I get the i5 4430?

 
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No, the FX-8350 will give you better performance.
 
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