Budget Gaming comp

[Cormandragon]

Hey guys. Just looking for some advice on this new gaming computer build i'm putting together. A few quick tidpits: I most likely WON'T be overclocking, I already have a monitor and operating system, I might grab another gpu and crossfire in a year or two with a custom cooling system, this computer will mostly be used for gaming, along with some light programming homework (i'm a CIT major), and some web browsing.
Games i'll be playing: Skyrim, Diablo 3, Borderlands 2, and DotA 2. Would love to have all on max with skyrim at least on high. thanks beforehand for all your guys' help.

CPU: AMD FX-6200 Zambezi 3.8GHz (4.1GHz Turbo) Socket AM3+ 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor FD6200FRGUBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106010

GPU: HIS H785F2G2M Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161406

MOTHERBOARD: GIGABYTE GA-970A-D3 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128521

CASE: Rosewill FUTURE Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147108

PSU: APEVIA ATX-AQ700W-BK 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148040

MEMORY: CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145345

HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840

DVD DRIVE: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

Thanks for your guys' help

 

[geekapproved]

FX-6200 isn't very good for gaming, you would be better off with FX-4170 or PII 965BE.

Also you cannot crossfire with a 970 chipset. On a budget you might as well just stick with single gpu anyways.

Id recommend this, it'll be MUCH faster, use less power and you'll be much happier. Mobo is also PCI-E 3.0.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115234

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157302&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL092012&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL092012-_-EMC-092012-Latest-_-IntelMotherboards-_-13157302-L021D



That power supply is absolute garbage. Doesn't even meet the basic 80+ rating. This one is 80+ bronze rated and plenty of power for your setup.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371035

 

[Cormandragon]

by the fx 4170 do you mean http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106009&Tpk=fx%204170 ? And about the intel processor/mobo, I would like to do an intel setup. But I was told by multiple sources that intel isn't as good for gaming, and focuses more on reliability>speed. Is this not true? Also, what makes the FX-6200 bad for gaming?

 

[geekapproved]

HUH?? Nothing even comes close to Intel for gaming. Not sure where you heard that but those "multiple sources" are definitely smoking crack.

The FX cpu's are horrible for gaming, they are slower than the old Phenom II's. Even at 4.5ghz they can't touch a 3.2ghz Intel quad in gaming. Not to mention they use twice the power or more.

 

[Cormandragon]

alright. well according to my budget if I want to get the i5 processor i'll have to downgrade my gpu to a gtx 560. Will the processor make up for that?

 

[ScrewySqrl]

what is your budget? I think we can keep a 7850 in your budget

 

[geekapproved]

alright. well according to my budget if I want to get the i5 processor i'll have to downgrade my gpu to a gtx 560. Will the processor make up for that?

Not really.

 

[Cormandragon]

@Screwy I have a soft budget of about 700$. I can go MAX 30$ above that, but more than that and it's no-go.

 

[Super Frag]

CPU:Intel Core i5-3470 Ivy Bridge 3.2GHz (3.6GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
Motherboard:ASRock B75M-GL LGA 1155 Intel B75 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
Memory:G.SKILL Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT
Power Supply:Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply(45$ after Rebates and Promo Code)
Case:Rosewill FUTURE Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

Get the 7850 / 7870 and the HDD and optical drive that you've mentioned and you're good to go.

 

[geekapproved]

That's a great deal on a EA650, but I see no reason for that much power.

If he want's to save some more money, go for this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026&Tpk=cx430

$20 after rebate and pr0mo code