Back With Another Build.

Last summer I came around the forums looking to build a rig for around 1200 dollars I think. Not too keen on the exact number, but it doesn't matter. Well, turns out I never followed through. I blew through most of my money unwisely throughout that summer and ended up without the dream rig. Boohoo. 

Now, with all the news from E3 and so forth on the new consoles, I'm pretty interested in seeing about ACTUALLY building a setup. This time I think I'd like to aim for around 750-850 dollars. A little less, but from what I've read that's the around the sweet spot to get a good computer that'll run most of the recent games and future games on high or max-ish settings. I've built up a pretty beefy backlog of games on Steam over the year or so, because I know eventually I'll invest in building myself a rig. I have around 36 games, which isn't too much, but it's more than I have physically on my current gen systems. The most graphically intense game on the list looks like Red Orchestra 2, and L4D2.

I'm currently running on a Gateway NV55C Notebook, and lemme tell you this thing is really not cutting it for me anymore. I keep convincing myself that it will possibly play less graphically intense games like FEZ and such, but it crashes the damn thing if I even try to boot it up. It can barely run Hotline Miami before crashing. So, with the help of the wonderful community, I'd like to put together a build. Last time I did it by just throwing a bunch of crap together cluelessly, but if anyone would be willing to help, I'd like the direction and advice of you guys. Last time I posted a topic, everyone who contributed was incredibly friendly and insightful. I'd like to be able to play games like BF3, Planetside 2, the upcoming BF4, as well as some of the other interesting ones coming out at 1080p at around 60fps, if that's possible on this budget. I'm not too familiar on how it works. I have a PS4 pre-ordered but if I can get a damn good build on the budget I have, I may hold back on purchasing one until the announcement of some more exclusives (especially from Naughty Dog). 

Anyways, enough of the clutter. Conclusion: I'd like to build a gaming rig for around 750-850 dollars, that can run most games around 60fps on higher settings. I'd like your help and guidance on this one. Thank you guys very much. 

So I went ahead and put together a build, but it's way out of my budget. I don't know the best cheapest parts. Here is the link http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1j5Je. If someone could take a look at it, and maybe tell me where I won't need that power, to get the price back down to around 800 or so, that'd be awesome.

Alright! Did some revising. Here is a build in my budget. Will this run most games at higher settings at around 60ish fps? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1j6hu

Switch the processor to a FX 6300 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

Switch the motherboard to AM3+ http://www.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130933

Drop the card to a GTX 760 SC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130933

Get rid of the CPU cooler (you won't need one right away, stock cooler will be fine and most processors are already clocked fast out of the box)

Those fourchanges alone should drop you to the lower $800s. The CPU is actually better, motherboard is comparable to what you had (its just a different socket). The CPU cooler you can always buy later (the FX 6300 comes with a cooler that will be fine for now) and the GTX 760 SC will cut cost down while still giving you good performance (the 760 SC is only 2-3% slower than a stock 7970).

Switch the processor to a FX 6300 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

Switch the motherboard to AM3+ http://www.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130933

Drop the card to a GTX 760 SC http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130933

Get rid of the CPU cooler (you won't need one right away, stock cooler will be fine and most processors are already clocked fast out of the box)

 

Those fourchanges alone should drop you to the lower $800s. The CPU is actually better, motherboard is comparable to what you had (its just a different socket). The CPU cooler you can always buy later (the FX 6300 comes with a cooler that will be fine for now) and the GTX 760 SC will cut cost down while still giving you good performance (the 760 SC is only 2-3% slower than a stock 7970).

mastershake575

Is this the motherboard? The one you linked took me to the GTX 760. http://pcpartpicker.com/part/jetway-motherboard-jta98mg

Yeah I mean't to post this link http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131872 Its a good motherboard thats comparable both in reliablity and price to the motherboard you had in your original post

Yeah I mean't to post this link http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131872 Its a good motherboard thats comparable both in reliablity and price to the motherboard you had in your original post

mastershake575

Alright, thanks a lot. Does this seem like a good build? Someone told me that the graphics card was pretty damn good. 

I own that gfx card ^ maxes out everything i throw at it, runs Battlefield 3 @ 60-75fps

Alright, thanks a lot. Does this seem like a good build? Someone told me that the graphics card was pretty damn good.

Bombproofpigeon

I own that gfx card ^ maxes out everything i throw at it, runs Battlefield 3 @ 60-75fps

crazy-player

Just what I want, friend. So definitely recommend the GTX over the Radeon GPU?

[QUOTE="Bombproofpigeon"]

Alright, thanks a lot. Does this seem like a good build? Someone told me that the graphics card was pretty damn good.

mastershake575

Sounds good. I switched to the dual channel memory. If I'm not worried about the difference between price on the graphics card would the Radeon be the better one to go with or is the GTX the winner here? 

I'm incredibly excited about this build. I'm glad to finally jump into the PC gaming scene after all of the years I've been wanting to. I just ordered the keyboard and mouse, so that's a start. Will order more of the parts on my next paycheck! Thanks a lot fellas. 

[QUOTE="crazy-player"]

I own that gfx card ^ maxes out everything i throw at it, runs Battlefield 3 @ 60-75fps

Bombproofpigeon

Just what I want, friend. So definitely recommend the GTX over the Radeon GPU?

Edit: Just noticed you chose a 7970 before not a 7950, regardless the GTX 760 is only about 3% slower and it's around $150 cheaper too, so it's really a great deal.

[QUOTE="Bombproofpigeon"]

[QUOTE="crazy-player"]

I own that gfx card ^ maxes out everything i throw at it, runs Battlefield 3 @ 60-75fps

crazy-player

Just what I want, friend. So definitely recommend the GTX over the Radeon GPU?

Edit: Just noticed you chose a 7970 before not a 7950, regardless the GTX 760 is only about 3% slower and it's around $150 cheaper too, so it's really a great deal.