Gaming Desktop Under $850?

[delldragon1]

I am currently looking for a gaming desktop build that works and has been tested. I'm a complete noob, so bare with me. I would like a gaming desktop build that would last me for quite a long time. I would like to play the most recent games from high to maybe medium settings. My overall objective is to have a gaming desktop that would last me for around 10 years. Of course that would mean after a year or two the graphics card would be outdated, but still I would like to know the best build.

 

[DrCOCONUTS]

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[Transmaniacon]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.96 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $848.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-21 09:32 EDT-0400)

 

[jryder]

No (especially $800) PC will avoid becoming obsolete for 10 years. Maybe 5 years is a more realistic goal. I wonder if it wouldn't be better to wait for Haswell so you get a motherboard with newer sockets for the purposes of future component upgrades.

 

[delldragon1]

No (especially $800) PC will avoid becoming obsolete for 10 years. Maybe 5 years is a more realistic goal. I wonder if it wouldn't be better to wait for Haswell so you get a motherboard with newer sockets for the purposes of future component upgrades.

Then should I wait til "Haswell" comes out?

 

[jryder]

No (especially $800) PC will avoid becoming obsolete for 10 years. Maybe 5 years is a more realistic goal. I wonder if it wouldn't be better to wait for Haswell so you get a motherboard with newer sockets for the purposes of future component upgrades.

Then should I wait til "Haswell" comes out?

There's probably no right answer. Personally, I am waiting for Haswell since it is supposed to come out very soon (I believe it will be available in less than 2 weeks now). I still think it's over-ambitious to expect a gaming PC to last 10 years. I mean, that would be like taking a PC from 2003 and trying to play the new Crysis.

 

[delldragon1]

No (especially $800) PC will avoid becoming obsolete for 10 years. Maybe 5 years is a more realistic goal. I wonder if it wouldn't be better to wait for Haswell so you get a motherboard with newer sockets for the purposes of future component upgrades.

Then should I wait til "Haswell" comes out?

There's probably no right answer. Personally, I am waiting for Haswell since it is supposed to come out very soon (I believe it will be available in less than 2 weeks now). I still think it's over-ambitious to expect a gaming PC to last 10 years. I mean, that would be like taking a PC from 2003 and trying to play the new Crysis.

I'm not expecting much, I just want to get the most out of my money, since money is a bit short :/