Need help building $700 Gaming Computer

[Otterdude97]

Hello,
I am making my first gaming pc and was wondering what components to get. So far I am thinking of:

AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 Ghz:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

ASRock 970 Extreme3 mobo:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157280

Sapphire 7850 oc graphics card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999

G.Skill 8gb ddr3 1333 ram:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311

Western Digital 500 gb 6.0 gbs hard drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236155

and a case and power supply:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1046219

I have a budget of around $700. Is this an ok build? Should i go intel to utilize pcie 3.0?

I have a monitor(1080p), keyboard, os, and mouse covered.

I would consider OC if need be.

Thanks!

 

[o1die]

Newegg has an amd combo shellshocker deal today that's not bad for $300. Two weeks ago they had an Intel 3570 combo for around $500; either one would work fine. They usually list two a week; most lately have included ssd's.

 

[XXStavrosXX]

Solid combination, but AMD Phenom is a little outdated, so you may also want to consider this combination of CPU and motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115077
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128548
A bit more expensive, but better gaming performance. Your call.

Another interesting combination: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1018084