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My budget is ~$500-550. I'd like the best performance I can get at this price range. I'd also like for it to be very expandable and future proof. I plan on updating/upgrading later on when I get more money. I have a 1080p monitor already, along with a keyboard, mouse, and headphones. If I forgot anything or if something isn't clear, just ask.

Edit: Forgot to include the build... http://pcpartpicker.com/p/mcdP8d
 
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You cant get a future proofed rig at $2500 so I dont think it will happen at $500. Future proofing does not exist. Best bang for you buck:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($83.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI A88X-G41 PC MATE ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 270 2GB TurboDuo Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Total: $498.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-22 00:49 EDT-0400

This game will definitely run 1080p. Only thing that inst the best would be the PSU. But unfortunately, its very hard to get a good PSU with low budgets. If you need an OS included in that budget then this will greatly affect the build. Please feel free to ask any questions :)
 
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Ugh, I am so stupid. I titled the post "How does this build look" and I didn't even include the build... Edited OP
Also, no, I don't need an OS immediately. I'm going to use the trial for a month, then I'll buy it.
 
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A couple of things:
-I choose the motherboard I did because the PCI E slots would be great for overclocking
-I choose the LGA1150 socket because in the future, after the G3258 gets too outdated
-I plan on buying a 212 EVO later on and overclocking the G3258 a bunch
-I want a high quality mobo so I wouldn't have to buy another for quite some time
-I'd like a case with a window so my friends will be jealous, but it has to have good cable management
Thanks for the replies so far guys :D
 
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Nico I'm not sure why you're saying that.. Intel makes good CPUs for all budgets. And the $59 g3258 beats the $83 750k in the balls. OP you will need a mobo that is z97 not unless you have a z87 compatible CPU so you can boot the computer and update the bios. You may luck out and not need to but it's not worth the risk. Get a z97 to be safe. Your RAM also has too much voltage so just get some different RAM with lower volts.
 
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Updated with your suggestions :) http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hRDdGX
 
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Great! Thanks a bunch ^_^ I was surprised at the performance of that RAM for it's pricing. Would the whole voltage on the PSU's power rail thing be fine for the current build, and for future upgrades? (I can't find an explanation online that actually makes sense :C)

 
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Yes that PSU should be just fine!
 
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