Looking to build a gaming pc with a $600 budget.

HoodbT

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Hey Im looking to build a good gaming pc. Is it possible to build a gaming pc that will play Battlefield 4 on ultra settings on at least 40 fps for only $600? I just want to build one the will play newer games (mainly battlefield 4 and Cod Ghosts) with the best possible graphics and best possible FPS.
 

IAMEXTREME

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For high-medium settings:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $573.54
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-08 12:50 EST-0500)
 

HoodbT

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So you think that would be able to run high on for BF4? What FPS?

@Everyone else, It's ok I didn't think it would be possible either, thanks for the help. This is just gonna be a starter PC anyways gonna upgrade it later :D
 

IAMEXTREME

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High settings with AA off..
Estimated fps: 35
Resolution: 1080p
 
Solution
That particular "960" board is actually a 700-series chipset board, with older, slower interfaces. You want a 970 or 990, with an 850 Southbridge (they've got a "970DE" too, that is also a 700-series board with a liar-label on it). Otherwise, that parts list is good, but note that it involves rebates and/or promo codes which may vary when you actually buy.