Is this a good computer?

[Jackol12345]

Hello,
I was on amazon trying to build what i think is a good budget gaming computer and i wanted a reputable sources opinion.

Heres my list of parts:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/3NHO8XJPW2BOF/ref=cm_sw_em_r_ws_ezExqb0V68K9S_w

Is there anything that doesnt go together or that i forgot, or possibly something i should upgrade or swap something thatll make it a little cheaper but the same specwise? Id like to keep the cost down and this would run me about $750 and id like to keep it below $800. Thank!

 

[montosaurous]

You won't need that much RAM. Spend it on a better PSU.

 

[Jackol12345]

Also, ive seen someone run battlefield 3 on high settings with this setup and get about 30 fps solid while he was running a screen recorder. Im not looking for something to mac games out on just something to play with medium settings maybe high

 

[montosaurous]

And that CPU is absolute trash for gaming. Go newegg and get an i3. AMD is not very good for gaming. If you do get an AMD CPU however get a Phenom II x4.

 

[obsama1]

Yes, you can get a better rig for the price.

 

[montosaurous]

The Mac can't game. The mac can't do anything really, other than be pretty.

 

[obsama1]

I think he meant "max" not "mac", LOL.

 

[montosaurous]

Yeah for $700 I got you a good one on newegg, let me get the links.

 

[Jackol12345]

Wow thanks for all the quick replies!

 

[montosaurous]

i3 2120 $125 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115077
Radeon 7770 $125 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127687
8GB Crucial 1333 RAM $38 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148476
Corsair Builder Series 500watt PSU $60 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139027
ASRock B75 Motherboard $75 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157314
Rosewill Challenger U3 $50 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147060
Microsoft Keyboard and Mouse $19 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823109232
LG DVD Burner OEM $18 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136247
1TB Seagate Barracuda HDD $90 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840
Asus 19" LCD Monitor 16:9 $100 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236203

Total: $699.90 plus shipping (and tax depending on which state you reside in).

 

[montosaurous]

You only get charged tax by newegg if you live in Tennessee, New Jersey, or California.

 

[Jackol12345]

Is the AMD CPU really that bad? Ive seen benchmark tests that have shown it was better then the i3 when overclocked

 

[montosaurous]

Yeah it is. I have an FX 4100. It's fine for my needs, but the heaviest thing I do is play Sims 3, or use photoshop (whichever is more intense, Photoshop is seldom used). You can always upgrade to an i5 or even i7 later if you want.

 

[Jackol12345]

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