I stepped up to the 6300 2 more cores for gaming and i left $40 for keyboard/mouse
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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($107.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($53.99 @ Newegg)...
A good cpu and decent amount of ram.
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CPU: Intel Core i3-4330 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H81M Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Mwave)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x...
Well the 7870 is a bit older, a better comparison might be a 270x v gtx 760, where blows are traded on either side. But to answer your question they would offer very similar performance with the 760 being slightly better.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721107
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148693
Idk about the reliability of pny if you think its ok get it but these 2 are about the same price
I agree with tardis about upgrading the gpu, but you should stick with the cpu its much easier to change out a gpu than a new cpu/mobo so its better to have a better cpu than gpu. You may need more memory than 120gb b/c after formatted and with windows you will have less than 80gb. just...
Just over $700 but it has a fantastic gpu that can max out most everyting, and the cpu can easily tackle your mmos.
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