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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($106.02 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.69 @ NCIX US)
Total: $734.52
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 11:58 EDT-0400

opinions? This is for strictly gaming on a budget. I would need ALL the parts for a computer including the monitor and it all be around this budget or lower. If you have any recommendations please say so and post the link or the part here for me to see please!
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6M4BFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6M4BFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3420 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @...
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For strictly gaming on a budget this would be a stronger option:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor ($119.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.69 @ NCIX US)
Total: $726.08
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 12:19 EDT-0400
 
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LukaBoki

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Here you go:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6M4BFT
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/6M4BFT/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Pentium G3420 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS207T-P 19.5" Monitor ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($13.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.69 @ NCIX US)
Total: $757.07
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-12 12:22 EDT-0400

Allows for upgrading to a stronger CPU,and possibly a better card.
You don't need a CPU cooler for the G3420,the stock one will do just fine.
You can expect to play BF4 at probably high settings(http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=3060&game=Battlefield+4&p_make=Intel&p_deriv=Pentium+G3420+3.2GHz&gc_make=ATI&gc_deriv=Radeon+R9+280+Gigabyte+WindForce+3X+OC+3GB+Edition&ram=8&checkSubmit=#systemRequirements) at above 45 FPS.
Crysis 3 at medium (http://www.game-debate.com/games/index.php?g_id=3953&game=Crysis+3&p_make=Intel&p_deriv=Pentium+G3420+3.2GHz&gc_make=ATI&gc_deriv=Radeon+R9+280+Gigabyte+WindForce+3X+OC+3GB+Edition&ram=8&checkSubmit=#systemRequirements) and keep it above 50 FPS.
All the best,mate. ;)
 
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hmm I like this. Why the intel over the amd? since they're so similar.
 
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No,they're not.Well,sometimes they are. Sometimes Intel is better and sometimes AMD is better.
But if you pick an Intel CPU now,then you can upgrade to a stronger CPU,like an i5 4690K in the future.If you get an FX-6300 for example,you can upgrade to an FX-9590,but that CPU melts under the cooler and it requires twice the amount of power as an i5 4690K.And it's overpriced. Other option is an FX-8350,but an i5 4690K will demolish the FX.
 
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Is a pentium lower quality of a CPU than the i3?
 
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The i3 is slightly faster,but the G3420 can still game at 1080p.
As I stated above,you can expect to play BF4 and Crysis at medium-high with 45+ FPS on the LG monitor you originally wanted to buy.
With the 1600x900 monitor I suggested,you may get even more than that. :)
 
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