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Hey, so I have posted a couple of threads on this forum in the past 1-2 days or so, but I'm really exceeding my budget. So now I just want to know the best build I can get for about $800-$900 (lower the better, but if it would give me better performance than its fine) including OS and Monitor.

I just want to be able to max the games I'm currently playing right now: GW2, BF3, BL 1&2, Skyrim (including mods), Trine 1 and 2, BM: AC, Duex Revolution, Crysis and some other ones. Maybe future games on high/ Max settings (doesn't matter that much).

The computer is mostly for gaming and college school work, my primary computer. I have laptop that can play the games I've listed but Its not a solid experience, for most of them.

Overclock: Yes, not a whole but I would like to see some good performance increases

I'm on the verge of getting a cpu (fx 8350), motherboard ( Gigabyte 990fxa UD3; I think), and case (Corsair something Probably the 400r or something similar) from a friend who wants to sell his parts. But if you could list every part, then that would be very helpful, I'll just compare his prices to the ones listed.

Thanks in advance, I really appreciate it.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mmkB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mmkB/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mmkB/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze...
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mmkB
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mmkB/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mmkB/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($183.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $894.84
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 14:52 EST-0500)

Although for $20 more you could still get an FX-8320 today. And no you don't need DDR 2400 ram, it just happened to be cheaper than the 1866 and the 2133 :)
 
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MysticalBeing

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And will this build with the list cpu and graphics card play every game I've listed on max and newer ones on high/very high quality? Or do you think I would benefit off of the fx 8320 for kind of future proofing?
 
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R9 270 has same performance as 7870. In general it should run most games at high to max settings at 1080p.
The FX6300 is enough for that, but the 8320 does provide more performance and additional cores for very little money.
And will help in CPU bound games.
 
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Sylvanriv

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How does this one look? It's got an FX-8320 and a 7870 instead.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.48 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer V226HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $903.33
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-18 15:30 EST-0500)
 
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