First Build. $800 or less. Help please

[battlelurker]

I am looking to do my first build. I currently have a laptop that i game on. core 2 duo 2.0ghz. 3gb ram, 8600gs m video card.
I want to be able to play GW2 and PS2 at decent frames with highish settings.
I can currently play GW2 on low at about 15 fps. Nearly unplayable.

My budget is tight. But here is my build after a few hours of playing around. Is it a good build? I am open to any suggestions.
Thanks!

1 ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
Model #RW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS
Item #:N82E16827135204

$19.99

1 Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Thermaltake V3 Black Edition VL80001W2Z Black SECC / Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Model #:VL80001W2Z
Item #:N82E16811133094

$44.99

1 Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
Model #:ST1000DM003
Item #:N82E16822148840

$79.99

1 Acer S220HQLAbd Black 21.5" 5ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor

Acer S220HQLAbd Black 21.5" 5ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor
Model #:ET.WS0HP.A01
Item #:N82E16824009316


$119.99

1 ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX AM3+ AMD 760G SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX AM3+ AMD 760G SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Model #:960GM/U3S3 FX
Item #:N82E16813157323

$54.99

1 SAPPHIRE 100355OCL Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card OC Version

SAPPHIRE 100355OCL Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card OC Version
Model #:100355OCL
Item #:N82E16814102999


$199.99

1 OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom
Model #:OCZ700MXSP
Item #:N82E16817341018


$89.99

1 Logitech S120 2.3 Watts (RMS) 2.0 Speaker System

Logitech S120 2.3 Watts (RMS) 2.0 Speaker System - OEM
Model #:980-000012

$13.99

1 Microsoft Keyboard 200 6JH-00001 Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard

Microsoft Keyboard 200 6JH-00001 Black USB Wired Standard Keyboard
Model #:6JH-00001


$10.99

1 G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
Model #:F3-10666CL9D-8GBRL
Item #:N82E16820231311

$38.99

1 AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX
Model #:HDZ965FBGMBOX
Item #:N82E16819103727

$109.99


Subtotal: $783.89

 

[nsouter853]

It's an okay build so far. You're DEFINITELY going to want to switch out that CPU to an Intel i3 in that price range though. The Intel Sandy/Ivy Bridge architectures, even on i3's, are MUCH faster than any AMD processor for gaming.

Also, unless you plan on going SLI/Crossfire (2+ graphics cards), that 700w PSU will be unnecessary, get a good 500w.

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078
This is better than the AMD one you posted for gaming.

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027&Tpk=corsair%20builder%20500
All you will need with only one graphics card.

Note that you will also need to change your motherboard to accommodate a 1155 Intel processor (i3/i5).

 

[aznshinobi]

Check out my $650 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore#module146695821
Monitor (+$120): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009316
7850 (+$50 before $20 MIR): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102999
Total: $802

Better CPU (WAY better) which is the main thing. For most MMO's the Ivy's wipe the floor with the AMD chips. It's sad that AMD just has fallen so far back processor wise.

Keyboard+Mouse combo you might like: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.983204

 

[battlelurker]

Thanks. I was going back and forth on AMD vs Intel. Is quad core a big deal? or will I be fine with a dual?

 

[IamAutiz]

Thanks. I was going back and forth on AMD vs Intel. Is quad core a big deal? or will I be fine with a dual?

Only game that ishelpedby quad core isnbf3 andlaterin he future games will help but nonot with anything your doing. Duo core will be fine.

 

[aznshinobi]

For what you want to play, an i3 Ivy Bridge refresh: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116775
Would be sufficient.

But for the sake of just having a quad-core for future proofing in case you play other games or for the future games. Not only that but you may get into Photography or something as a hobby, you'll have a quad that's more than just decent!

 

[battlelurker]

Best answer selected by battlelurker.

 

[battlelurker]

Thanks guys!

 

[aznshinobi]

No problem! Good luck!