I need to know if this is a good build/deal.

Sizzle514

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http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1475649

I haven't built a PC in over 5 years and im thinking that its time to hop back up on the horse. Speaking in todays terms is this a good starter build to run BF4, Titanfall and AC4 on max and be able to upgrade in the long term? Xfire cards, better ram if necessary, etc. . I also have around an extra $300 to play with. I have a monitor, keyboard and mouse. So throw me your suggestions and advice.

Thanks,

Sean
 

linckmichael

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ISH... except for 2 things that stick out to me.
1) XFX HD 7850 is a decent graphics card, but just below the recommended card for BF4 (though way above the minimum one) >>> Will it allow you to play Ultra? Yes but at low FPS. You would probably enjoy playing it at Medium/High with better FPS.
The Problem: 1GB VRAM isn't enough, you should be looking at 2GB VRAM.

2) Raidax PSU. The Problem: Stands out as a no. Under other opinions and reviews, people brand this as a Tier 5 - 'do not touch this brand' PSU. I would suggest looking into Corsair, Seasonic. >>> http://www.eggxpert.com/forums/thread/323050.aspx

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Because the one you provided was a Newegg Combo $620 CDN, it's pretty damn cheap. I put together a build by replacing a few components - but trying to keep it as low as possible. If you wanted to use your full $300, you can select a better GPU - like a HD 7970/GTX 770. But you'll have to play around with certain things to keep it below budget.

Parts-List: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/21Bra

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($195.00 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($89.99 @ Canada Computers)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($189.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($68.89 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($82.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $793.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

Hope that helps!