How much would it cost to build a computer that can do run the following?

a2242364

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I guess a gaming computer if you really want to call it that..

Anyway, I want to build a computer that can run Runescape 3 at the highest settings with an average of 50+ fps at all times, even at the grand exchange :) . For those of you that know runescape as a game with shitty graphics, believe it or not, it's changed a lot and demands much more computer power than, say, in 2007. I also want to run League of Legends at 60 fps+ during all stages in the game, including heavy teamfights.

Lastly, I would like to run games like Assasins creed: black flag, at a decent framerate, at maybe medium settings. Nothing too demanding I hope. I'm not into games like Titanfall at max settings or anything like that.

My budget is around 600+ max? Is this doable? Thanks in advance.

BTW my current specs if you want to know are:

Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
MOBO: Gigabyte H55M-S2H
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 540 @ 3.07GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.1GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Display: AMD Radeon HD 5670 (I've had this card for about 3-4 years, I feel like it should be burned out by now o_O.. idk though..)
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Do able.

There is much more potential to this build, but I'm just gonna leave it like this and see what you think. I picked a 990FX board for future CPU overclock, the case is actually has window if you go to newegg's link.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $551.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 21:49 EDT-0400)
 

azathoth

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Having personally played runescape for 10 years, I can tell you that a solid 50Fps is near impossible.
The game is VERY poorly optimized, and the best way to increase your framerate is with a fast CPU.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $490.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-09 21:56 EDT-0400)

I picked a build based on the 4670k, with a cooler to be overclocked too. (This will cover any games you throw at it CPU wise, Runescape and LoL especially)

And the recently release GTX 750 Ti, mainly because it will handle those games easily with power consumption low enough to practically ignore your Power Supply.

I did not include anything else, the RAM you should probably upgrade in the future too but it's not entirely crucial at the moment. Everything else you have can be re-used so I did not include.

 
1. Yes, you may reuse that motherboard if you wish, but you're going to have to pair it up with i7-870 http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=I7_870&c=CJ in order to close the gap between an older Intel processor to the FX-6300. The i7-870 is compatible according to http://www.gigabyte.us/support-downloads/cpu-support-popup.aspx?pid=3310 I don't think you will want to reuse the board after seeing the price lol
2. The case is meant to keep your components in a safe environment and aesthetic, not necessary air flow or temperature. I'm running my PC right now on a canvas that I bought from a crafting store. It works and low temperature with my 212 Evo.