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I have decided to build my first gaming computer, I have a price range around $650-700. However, I have no idea which are the best parts and what I should put into it. It will be strictly for gaming and I would like to be able to use it at least for awhile for new games.
 
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Multi-threading could become more popular in future games, the AMD processor takes the lead in that perspective. However, for performance right now you should go with an i5 which is quite in your price range but an FX6300 suits your price range better. Here's what you are looking for:

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($77.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
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CPU: AMD Athlon II X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus A85XM-A Micro ATX FM2 Motherboard ($54.05 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($134.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $695.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 16:50 EST-0500)
 
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This is a better build though.

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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 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($134.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $746.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 17:07 EST-0500)
 
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Personally I think it would be better if he spent his money purely on the computer and decide a monitor lately. He can get an FX6300 easily with that money.
 
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Would an Intel cpu be better, I want to be able to play the new dayz, battlefield 4, and games like that? And how long do you think these builds will last for future games? Also I which operating system would be good, I was thinking windows 7 home premium 64 bit. Also the cheaper the better on the build because i do need to still get monitor a monitor and what not, and would like to spend less than 800 altogether. Thanks
 
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Multi-threading could become more popular in future games, the AMD processor takes the lead in that perspective. However, for performance right now you should go with an i5 which is quite in your price range but an FX6300 suits your price range better. Here's what you are looking for:

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($77.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec One ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $671.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-19 15:24 EST-0500)

It's even cheaper if you have a CD/USB you can install the OS from.
 
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Should I get any extra fans, I probably wont over clock right away but would it be good to in the future. Also is there any way to check what the FPS would be for some games with this build? Thanks, Also what do you mean about installing the OS?

 
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I listed Windows 7 above in the PCPartpicker link. If you already have Windows on a CD/USB, you won't have to buy it.

You should get the Hyper 212 EVO (CPU cooler) as an extra fan. It's less loud compared to the stock cpu cooler which is just plane loud and works much better with gaming and overclocking.
 
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I do have the os for my laptop but doesn't the os required a new activation key for another computer? So having that fan would be better than having multiple fans? Thanks for replying so quick btw, big help.

 
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A CPU cooler and a power supply is enough for a PC like that. You can activate an OS atleast 5 times with one CD and key. So if you have Windows 7 or 8, just install it.

 
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Thanks for the information. Going back a few posts about the intel i5. Is there one of those you would recommend or could you suggest a build around the same price range with an intel cpu in it that runs the same as the fx 6300.
 
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Check out my earlier fx-6300 build. That is why fx-6300 is so great at your price range. You cannot build a good oc intel gaming build at same price:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon HD 7790 1GB Video Card ($112.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($116.59 @ Amazon)
Total: $841.46
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-20 21:44 EST-0500)

Go fx-6300 (imho)
 
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