Can I do better for under $600

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ScrewySqrl
right now you can get the 8350 on sale for $169 at newegg.
I'd grab that CPU today, for sure

I'd go with this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 PRO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card...
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blacklex

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I personally would go for an fx 6300 cpu and upgrade the GPU to a 7870 or 7850. I would also get a lower wattage PSU maybe like 600w but make sure that it is 80+ certified. The case and the mobo are perfect but you could save some cash by taking a micro ATX solution. A case I would recommend would be the cooler master n200. I wish you luck :)
 
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ScrewySqrl

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right now you can get the 8350 on sale for $169 at newegg.
I'd grab that CPU today, for sure

I'd go with this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 PRO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($25.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $615.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-03 13:06 EST-0500)


if the $615 after $85 in rebates is too much up front, drop the SSD
 
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bgeorge98

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Thanks, that seem like a good setup. I do have one more question. I found this on amazon: Intel Core i5-4430 Processor Bundle

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D8KYRPS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AZ8ZZL30AH7DI

Would the i5 better starting point for building a budget gaming PC? My son mainly want to play BF4 and minecraft
.
 
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