Best gaming pc for around $700

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Ok, so I'm moving on from the console gaming and want to build a gaming computer. What would be the best pc I could make for around seven hundred ($700) dollars. I also don't need a monitor. Thank you in advance for the assistance. Jeff
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Biostar TA970 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 250GB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($12.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $719.89
 

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Thank you for the help. Sorry for the repost I'm not quite sure how to use this but amyways I'm asuming this AMD is better than the intel i5 and also I have two concerns that I'm not sure if there even a big deal the only 250gb and the 320 watt power supply will these be enough sorry for the noob questions
 

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Please pardon my error on the PSU. That build should have had a similar Corsair 500. Good catch!
You can get more storage is needed. Windows/Programs will take 20-30GB depending, then you are left with about 200GB of storage. This is usually plenty, unless you need to store something (images, etc) for which I would buy an external drive.

Note: You could save the price of the optical drive by installing Windows from a USB flash drive.

AMD is usually nice on a tighter budget, allowing you to get a better graphics card.

But, for your reference, here is a similar Intel build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($208.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital AV-GP 250GB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($12.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $748.88
 

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What build would you suggest for gaming and just everyday tasks. The amd has 4.0ghz and the intel has less.also I guess I don't need more than 250gb right yet anyway
 

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I am biased as I have an AMD, but I would go for the AMD build. It will certainly get you through everyday tasks. Also, the money you saved by going AMD can now be used to get a better graphics card than if you were to get an Intel build.
 

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It will be able to play me games at high settings too right the amd setup ....and can you post the amd finalized setup and if the lower budget allows add in the upgraded graphics card from saving with not getting intel thank you
 

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I totally appreciate your help on helping me to build a gaming computer thank you so much. One last question this setup should be able to play games fine
 

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Yes, for sure. One thing I like to do, is to go to YouTube and type in "8350 7870" to see if similar build have good FPS in popular titles.
 

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Alright thanks for the advise and once again thanks for everything. Ill comment back if I think of any other questions.

Thanks, Jeff