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I want a computer that can run games at a decent fps and with pretty good graphics. I had a budget of $600, but I bumped it up to $700. Let me know what you think!

Here it is:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2eMhA

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill BLACKHAWK-BLUE ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($47.27 @ TigerDirect)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $707.19
 
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It's also dramatically more expensive. For $140, a HD7870 is as good as it gets (and it's pretty good).

You do have the issue that most of the low priced HD7870s are all sold out, so the cheapest one is actually $178.

Places you can save money -
Case - $90 is an awful lot to spend on a budget of this size. Try $50-60, or grab an Antec One (or similar) for £30.
PSU - Swap the CX500M for a standard CX500 and save yourself $15.
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Are you overclocking?
And did you really want the blu-ray reader?

Because the LE lacks heatsinks so it's a board I wouldn't even bother overclocking on, but you got an aftermarket cooler.
I can understand if you think the stock one is loud but any reason behind it?
 
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It's also dramatically more expensive. For $140, a HD7870 is as good as it gets (and it's pretty good).

You do have the issue that most of the low priced HD7870s are all sold out, so the cheapest one is actually $178.

Places you can save money -
Case - $90 is an awful lot to spend on a budget of this size. Try $50-60, or grab an Antec One (or similar) for £30.
PSU - Swap the CX500M for a standard CX500 and save yourself $15.
 
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