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Don't go with the 41XX CPU, they are bad compared to the new ones.

Here's one with a much better CPU and a GPU that will pretty much max everything at 1080p. The 270x is a great card.

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CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($102.59 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($35.70 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($37.45 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($211.46 @ Amazon)
Case:...
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TXI_ALPHA

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No I have all of that already.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4130 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($35.70 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($37.94)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill Blackbone ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $486.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-28 23:21 EST-0500)
 
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TXI_ALPHA

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What settings can I play most games at?
 
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Don't go with the 41XX CPU, they are bad compared to the new ones.

Here's one with a much better CPU and a GPU that will pretty much max everything at 1080p. The 270x is a great card.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-4300 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($102.59 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($47.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($35.70 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 320GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($37.45 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($211.46 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $536.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-29 10:51 EST-0500)
 
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TXI_ALPHA

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Great thanks for the help.
 
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Why not go with this better cpu and a faster stick of ram i play bf4 on ultra and dayz on high but about 25 over budget

CPU

AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor $116.97 $116.97 OutletPC Buy
Motherboard

Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard $64.99 -$10.00 $54.99 Microcenter Buy
$10.00 mail-in rebate
Memory

G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory $39.99 FREE $39.99 Newegg Buy
Storage

Western Digital AV-GP 500GB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive $39.99 $5.95 $45.94 Amazon Buy
Video Card Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card $209.99 FREE $209.99 Amazon Buy
Eligible for free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime membership
Case

Raidmax Viper (Red) ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99 -$20.00 FREE $29.99 Newegg Buy
$20.00 mail-in rebate
Case Fan

Rosewill RFA-120-BL 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan $7.21 FREE $7.21 Amazon Buy
Eligible for free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime membership
Power Supply

Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $74.99 -$20.00 $54.99 Microcenter Buy
$20.00 mail-in rebate
Optical Drive

LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer $21.99 -$7.00 FREE $14.99 Newegg Buy
+ $7 off w/ promo code EMCPWHB23, ends 2/3
Base Total: $626.11
Promo Discounts: -$7.00
Mail-in Rebates: -$50.00
Shipping: $5.95
Total: $575.06
 
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