AMD Gaming Rig Suggestions

[CallMeEpic]

I've been an Intel fan for a long time and since my old rig is way outdated (1st Gen intel i5 and a GT 230 . ) So basicly it's time for a new rig and some changes. I'm going to try AMD as I heard they are cheap and easily overclocked.

Here is daily usage of computers which I usually use for games (Dota 2, TF2, CoD, BF3, Minecraft and perhaps new gen games later this year)

So yeah, games, Skype, and browsing. I don't do video recording or rendering. Since I'm been following Intel for years I have no idea about AMD's or even Radeon GPU.

Budget : $1000 could go more if it's worth it. I live in Malaysia so prices hike up here.

And yeah 16GB RAM please. Thanks in advance.

 

[AMD Radeon]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($112.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $655.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-07 11:56 EDT-0400)

please find yourself these similar items in your local store
using AMD is usually less expensive, there is no point to spend anywhere near $1000

 

[CallMeEpic]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($112.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($153.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $655.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-07 11:56 EDT-0400)

please find yourself these similar items in your local store
using AMD is usually less expensive, there is no point to spend anywhere near $1000

Is the FX-6300 perfect for my usual lifestyle? Plus 7870 powerful enough? Sorry with all this questions, as it's been along time since I build my own rig.

 

[Marcopolo123]

he lives in malaysia
prices are very high i guess...

 

[Outlander_04]

Wait a week or two for the new Radeon cards , or use a GTX 760

 

[CallMeEpic]

he lives in malaysia
prices are very high i guess...

Yeap, our tax here is kinda outrageous but atleast our oil is cheap.

PS: If I planned to overclock, do I need to get another cooler, or use the one suggested above ^^