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Best gaming build under 900$ Monitor included?

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August 12, 2014 11:31:22 PM

Hello there i am looking into building a gaming computer and im not quite familiar with low-budget builds. I thought i was getting a pc around 1200 but i was mistaken and now the budget is 900. When i get the computer im going to save up to slowly upgrade over time but i need something for the time being. I am going to be playing all kinds of games, not really any kind in particular. Lately ive been playing a lot of nosgoth and LoL. Im going to be recording, uploading, and editing videos on this pc so im probably going to need a crossfire mobo. Pref amd cpu just because its cheaper. Anyway if you could help me that would be awesome!!

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August 12, 2014 11:38:20 PM

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GVbwmG) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GVbwmG/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $109.98 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-r...) | $29.98 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-m5a97r20) | $78.79 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f31600c9d8ga...) | $76.50 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-driv...) | $79.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928...) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $57.99 @ Micro Center
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600...) | $67.99 @ Micro Center
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1...) | $19.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
**Monitor** | [ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/viewsonic-monitor-va2249s) | $119.99 @ Amazon
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $926.15
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 02:37 EDT-0400 |

Will max out most games, also a big HDD for storing your recordings.
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August 12, 2014 11:40:47 PM

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YhGxxr
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/YhGxxr/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($66.66 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2425SWD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $764.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 02:40 EDT-0400
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a c 206 4 Gaming
August 12, 2014 11:41:40 PM

there no video card...nvidia may be dropping newer cards in a few weeks.
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August 12, 2014 11:43:37 PM

AMD?? Intel CLEARLY has the better upgrade path.
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August 13, 2014 12:15:30 AM

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2nw7sY) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2nw7sY/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $179.98 @ OutletPC
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h80i) | $79.99 @ NCIX US
**Motherboard** | [ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-970extr...) | $107.69 @ NCIX US
**Memory** | [Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/kingston-memory-khx16c9b1b...) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Toshiba 500GB 2.5" 5400RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/toshiba-internal-hard-driv...) | $74.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 270 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr927...) | $149.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Cooler Master HAF XB EVO ATX Desktop Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-rc902xb...) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx500...) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-gh24nsb0) | $14.99 @ NCIX US
**Monitor** | [Asus VS198D-P 19.0" Monitor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vs198dp) | $97.24 @ B&H
**Keyboard** | [\*Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-keyboard-92000247...) | $9.99 @ B&H
**Keyboard** | [Logitech Wireless Combo MK260 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/logitech-keyboard-92000295...) | $36.98 @ SuperBiiz
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $951.81
| \*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-13 03:08 EDT-0400 |

$900 it's very tight budget and struggle below that too. So i think that's the best i can pick
And if i could give you advice, go and get intel i5 series (ivb/hsw but i'm prefer hsw) because the watt is lower and the heat too. You said that you are upgrading later, and intel is future proof
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August 13, 2014 5:49:20 AM

dariens007 said:
AMD?? Intel CLEARLY has the better upgrade path.

he's on a tight budget pal.

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