Is this build any good? How can I maximize the bang for my buck?

aarock

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I already have a 600W PSU, and a GTS 450 graphics card.

Currently, I have a AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+, DDR2 2GB RAM and other crappy parts. It seriously makes my graphics card worthless.

I just want to game and browse the internet but not heavy gaming. I rarely play games like Modern Warfare, I mostly play RuneScape which I get 20 FPS on..

PARTS:

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157280
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233180
 

TheRawkstar

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Hi aarock looking at your list there i notice you are getting a mobo with a 970 north bridge and a phenom quad core, I would suggest you check pricing on the amd fx-4100 quad core http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996 (this series also comes in a 6 core and an 8 core). with that cpu you should combine a mobo with a 990fx north bridge http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813138341 and its actually cheaper than your build and much better because if you include an ati radeon 6000 series graphics card it is called the scorpius platform and your cpu, gpu, and motherboard communicate more efficiently, providing even MORE performance. if you want bang for your buck. that's my suggestion :)
 

SingingThroughTheStorm

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You can save some money in various areas, and you might want to go Intel.
Intel will use less power, run cooler, and have a better upgrade path.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146061&Tpk=NZXT%20Gamma

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138308
or
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138332

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115090

The CPU is currently on sale. The integrated graphics in the 2105 should be able to handle RuneScape just fine.