Looking to build a AMD computer would welcome advice

[stb797]

So I'm looking to build a AMD computer for gaming and was hoping to keep the build around 600-850 range and would welcome advice on what parts I should get to get the most out of my money!

It would be only using 1 monitor with the goal being to run skyrim on ultra with high res textures! and also would like to be able to run future games such as battlefield 4.

 

[realchaos]

Does the budget include an os/monitor/keyboard/mouse?

 

[stb797]

I would possibly need a OS I might be just swapping my current HDD into the new build and I already have a monitor/keyboard/mouse.

 

[javathedot]

I'm just going to suggest the good ones and the cheaper alternative.

FX8350 ( or 6300. if you're going for 8320 you might as well get the 8350)
Asus Sabertooth 990FX Gen3 R2 (Asus M5A99X Pro, Asrock 990FX Extreme 4, Gigabyte 990FX UD3)
G.Skill Ares (Low profile is the way to go instead of those with tall fins)

 

[stb797]

Any advice on the video card?

 

[javathedot]

HD 7850. I won't suggest anything cheaper than that. 2gb VRAM is the way to go. HD 6950 (if you can get one) is a bit cheaper but has TDP of 200 watts. 7850 has 130 watts. Runs cooler and lesser power consumption.

 

[realchaos]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($45.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.74 @ Amazon)
Total: $868.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-24 02:24 EDT-0400)

-Has an OS. Transferring your old HDD won't do anything because once you switch motherboards you have to format it (which deletes everything).
-Overclockable.
-Great, sturdy case. Superb airflow.
-Great gpu. It should be able to max out bf4.

 

[javathedot]

G.Skill sniper has 42mm height profile. Might get in the way of installing aftermarket HSF.

 

[realchaos]

I don't know what you're talking about. The G.Skill sniper has low-profile heat spreaders. You can even fit the massive Noctua NH-D14 without any clearance problems as shown here: http://pcpartpicker.com/b/yNn

 

[javathedot]

G.Skill Ares LP(Low Profile) 32mm height:
http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-1600c10q-32gao

G.Skill Sniper 42mm height:
http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f3-12800cl9d-8gbsr#tabs-spec

Now you know what I'm talking about.

And I have the D14. its allowance from base to the first aluminum fin is 44mm. So that leaves 2mm space for the Sniper.

Yes it fits. It may not be a problem for you but for others it just might.

 

[realchaos]

How will it be a problem for others? Just install the RAM first and then install the cpu cooler, you should have no problems.

 

[javathedot]

As you would know, Not everyone wants a Noctua D14. The Noctua U14s, for example, has 41mm allowance for RAM modules. Others at 40mm or lower. Try fitting your Snipers on those HSFs.