Best Gaming PC Under 500ish

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Title says all. The dream is to run games like World of Warcraft on Ultra, and maybe even be able to play games like battlefield on high settings? I know $500 is a short budget but i really would like something that will last me a long time and i can slowly upgrade as the year goes by. The games i enjoy playing right now is World of Warcraft, and League of Legends. If i could run both of those on ultra with really good FPS, i would be a happy camper. IF the pc is good enough id also LOVE to play more computer games on good settings! Please help! IM newbie, the computer should be completely fresh. If you could link the setup or w/e please do. I need all the help i could get haha. ( also feel free to suggest a monitor) If it wasnt clear i intend on BUILDING the pc, but if its pre-built thats cool too!

I would also like he PC to be able to STREAM my games live.
 
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Ksarex that motherboard doesn't respond well to FX-8 processors, is infact notoriously bad at handling them and so I wouldn't use them together.

otherwise good suggestions.

Here's my suggestion, essentially Ksarex's + CPU cooler and a different motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue...
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Sorry, $500 ! And nah no monitor in final price, feel free to recommend separate, id rather focus on getting the PC first then worry about the monitor later.
 
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Hello can you help us? Being new and all to computers as you have stated..... We could build you a ultra machine but not within your budget of 500 now playing games at low and medium settings I can build you a pc but I and no one else here can say this machine will be top of the line for the next 5 years none of us know this or can predict the future of computer gaming parts upgrades ect!!!
 
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Hey jhonny! IM aware , which is why i said " The dream" . I understand i cant afford top of the line with that budget, but what i am looking for is THE best for that amount. If you think you can help, please try !! I'd like to stream and play my games in a good quality with HIGh fps and still be able to stream. My computer is so shit now, im used to playing at low to good, so heck if we can get from low/good to medium/high , AND be able to stream, AND maintain good fps? Id be a very happy camper! :)
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($134.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Xigmatek Recon ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $508.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 10:50 EST-0500

I think you would be fine with something like this. Since you are going to game-stream you 'll need a good cpu, and fx-8320 is good enough. I would prefer an i5 but it wont fit in that budget. The r9 270 fits exactly in your budget and is a pretty capable gpu, but if you can spend an extra $30 you could get an r9 280 to achieve higher fps.
 
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Ksarex that motherboard doesn't respond well to FX-8 processors, is infact notoriously bad at handling them and so I wouldn't use them together.

otherwise good suggestions.

Here's my suggestion, essentially Ksarex's + CPU cooler and a different motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270 2GB Core Edition Video Card ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Apex SK-393-C ATX Mid Tower Case ($24.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $493.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-30 15:11 EST-0500

Note you need to use rebates.
 
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