Gaming PC Build

HowBoutDemPats12

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Alright so I have had my current computer for I think two years now. At the time it was listed as a $900 Gaming PC and it has not come through for me. I only manage to play Skyrim on around 30 FPS with everything at the minimum that it can possibly be. (Computer has an Intel Core i5-2320 and a AMD Radeon HD 7350 with 8GB of RAM)
I would like a PC build that could play the following games at Max or High settings, preferably under $1,000 but if it's a little higher to go Max then I'm fine with it. The games are Skyrim, Payday 2, Garry's Mod, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Mafia II, Watch Dogs, and World of Warcraft.
None of them, except maybe Watch Dogs, require that beefy of a computer to run. (Inform me if I am mistaken although I don't believe myself to be)
I have no qualms about it being an Intel or AMD PC, although one thing I would like to have is a 4GB GPU considering I like a large amount of mods in most of the games I play. I have a monitor (23" 1920x1080p) and I have a mouse and keyboard that will suffice until sufficient funds have been accumulated to upgrade said mouse and keyboard so those need not be included in the build. I do need an OS and would prefer Windows 7.
 
technically you could upgrade your current build by improving the PSU and GPU

8GB of ram is currently sufficent, and the i5 2320 is still no slouch when it comes to gaming

that way you can keep your old OS

and then further down the line, you can do a completely new build
 
I threw in a case just to make sure everything will fit
pair that with your current rig, you should handle most games for the next while without any major issues
when you do run into more issues with CPU power, you can upgrade then to say Broadwell next year or Skylake the year after that
the i5 2320 is still quite competitive in most games
http://www.overclockers.ru/lab/59160_3/Evoljuciya_processorov_Intel_v_igrah_ot_Yorkfield_Wolfdale_do_Haswell.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($369.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $479.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 

KyleADunn

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I second this man's suggestion, but I would recommend a slightly more powerful power supply. r9 290's "recommend" 750w, and you might want to have the extra wattage for OCing, or future upgrades.
 

wolverine96

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AMD Build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($127.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1044.42
Total After Rebates: $1007.42

Intel Build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($198.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-DS3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1041.21
Total After Rebates: $1001.22

Or, just upgrade your current system.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($669.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $739.97
Total After Rebates: $719.97