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I'm putting together my first build finally :) I'm not very computer savvy nor do i have much PC knowledge. I would much appreciate any help towards getting me the right build. I'm looking to gaming primarily plus the usual computer needs. I'm also looking to stream the games i'm playing. I'm hoping to get a rig that can max settings and stream while getting at least 60FPS+. The build that was given to me id like to get your opinions and possibly better builds you guys know of/or any changes i should make to the one i have. I Greatly appreciate it.

heres the build that was suggested to me:


CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($116.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard (Purchased For $59.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.58 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: SAPPHIRE 100354OC-2L Radeon HD 7870 GHz
Case: Xigmatek ASGARD PRO (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
 
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Yeah that a really good combo for what you're looking for, plus the $50 dollar mail in rebate is always nice. (Although getting it can confusing the first time) Also will make it a lot easier than buying parts from all over the country.
The 7870 is still capable of getting mid 50's FPS on high settings for Battlefield 4 :) so it's still a real good choice.

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I mainly play League of legends and im hoping to max it on ultra and be able to stream at at least 60fps+. I also play all the modern games, skyrim,BF,COD etc. Im hoping this build will achieve what im looking for. thoughts? Any changes you would make?
 
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Yeah good build, although the 7870 might not cut the 60+ fps mark in some of the newer games. Might need to take a step up to 7950, the price difference wasn't too extravagant last time I checked.

Although 7870 Ghz edition is a good choice for your budget :)
 
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Very nice, could you link me to the video card please. Also is it compatible with everything listed? With the build listed above + the new card you suggested, what do you think i would be able to run?
 
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The R9 280X should be able to run many games @ 60FPS while streaming.
 
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the card will work with the build?
 
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yeah R9 280X is the newer model of a 7950 series so you might be able to find a 7950 for less due to it being old technology. Performance wise you wont see that much of a difference between the two. As for compatibility they are both compatible due to them being PCI express.
The 7950 card I would recommend either xfx of sapphire, i currently have a xfx 7950 in my system runs perfectly, never had any issues, but i have heard really good reviews about the sapphire model.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202026 - Sapphire model
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150671 - XFX model

They used to sell around the $200 dollar mark, I'm really not sure why the have gone up again.
 
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Gotcha, do you think it would be worth it to just got with the 200$ card or go with the 300$ Radeon R9 280X. Also i saw this prebuild and im wondering if its worth it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1430416. thanks again
 
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It is worth it if you have the money. The R9 280X should outperform the 7870.
 
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Thanks, do you think its just worth to buy that prebuild? would the prebuild out preform what i was looking to put together?
 
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Yeah that a really good combo for what you're looking for, plus the $50 dollar mail in rebate is always nice. (Although getting it can confusing the first time) Also will make it a lot easier than buying parts from all over the country.
The 7870 is still capable of getting mid 50's FPS on high settings for Battlefield 4 :) so it's still a real good choice.

 
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Yeah thats not to bad at all. Would i still be able to stream at a high FPS as well? Also, would that combo out-preform what i was putting together?
 
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Yeah it should have no trouble streaming at high FPS. :)
And Yes it will out perform your original build, the fx 8350 has eight cores where is the fx 6300 has only 6. As well as that each single core in the 8350 has greater processing ability than the 6300. Although you wont see much difference from a gaming perspective, your computer will be a lot quicker and have the ability to run more cpu intensive programs.
 
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