Will this build hold up for gaming? Less than $600!

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Lboyles

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Hi there, I asked a question yesterday on a certain build I had but have since then scrapped it and started over. Would this build play WoW on max? And is this a good build for the price? (You are more than welcome to suggest replacements/alternatives)

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mT2a

Also, I really can't afford to go over 600 as of right now. Major budget.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mVkv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mVkv/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mVkv/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($107.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply...
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Lboyles

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Hey! Thanks for the reply. I'll be using it for games but not for video editing. The games I play aren't like Crysis 3 or anything, just WoW/GW2/ and Elder Scrolls Online when it releases.
 
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MysticalBeing

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mVkv
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mVkv/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mVkv/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($107.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $596.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 16:50 EST-0500)

This is a much better option and it will give a lot more gaming options/upgrade options in future if you plan to do other things.
 
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ChillaxedUpgrader

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Hey, I'm suggesting swapping the processor, motherboard and memory, to provide you with better power and save you some money too! But it needs a graphics card if you want to play WoW.

This is from the Battle.net site:

Recommended graphics cards...
NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT,
ATI™ Radeon HD 4830 (512 MB) or better

I would aim for something higher to help with future-proofing. You should be able to find something for less than $100 extra.

Anyway, these are my suggestions without a video card. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2mVna

Anyone else got ideas?
 
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ChillaxedUpgrader

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Hey Mystical. Is the cooler needed if there's no overclock involved?
 
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MysticalBeing

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No, but if he wants to later then he should buy a cpu cooler. The stock ones aren't so good with overclocking.

Edit: you can save more money buy using the corsair 200r or 300r
 
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Lboyles

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Hmmmmm, both of those look really nice! I need a GPU as well which is why I was trying for the APU. Man, building for less than $600 is going to be a lot more difficult than I thought :(
 
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ChillaxedUpgrader

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Agreed - it's LBoyle's choice really on that one. Looks like we came up identical on a few items! I didn't change the the optical drive 'cos that's not my strongest area. I'm always tempted to suggest running a smaller HDD and getting an SSD for games, for sheer speed. What do you think about this?

 
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MysticalBeing

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Not really, but I'm just trying to give you a 1080p gaming experience; if that is what your looking for. If not then you can get a cheaper graphics card. Plus MMO's take a lot of processing power to be able to play efficiently. The A10 isn't really going to give you a lot of leverage in that department, since your planning on playing GW2 and Elders Scrolls Online.
 
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ChillaxedUpgrader

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Hey but check out Mystical's suggestion. You're under $600 still including a good GPU. :)
 
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Lboyles

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Yeah, I think I'm going to go with Mystical's build, it looks rather nice for the price! Thanks guys, you've helped a TON!
 
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