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I know nothing about building pcs just want to know the best pc ur able to come up with for 500 or under I want to get into pcs but I need to know good builds
 
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How about this. It exceeds your budget by a bit but is no slouch and can keep up with the latest games at high settings @ 1080p.

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($116.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG Gaming Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master NSE-300-KKN1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 450W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($66.13 @ Newegg)
Total: $571.04
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-28 07:48 EST-0500)
 
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This is a killer build for $600. It will allow you to expand in the future.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2rxJx
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($77.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL EVO Veloce Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($153.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $603.45
 
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Someone told me that there's much point in having an 8 core CPU in an all gaming rig is that true and if it is couldn't I cut the CPU and invest the money in a better graphics card if that's stupid I'm sorry I don't really know what I'm talking about
 
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It's true. But the 8320 is an amazing CPU for the money. If you want to drop down then you could get a fx-6300 but that is only $10 less. And the difference is big between them. So, don't think about all the unnecessary cores think about that it will outperform all CPUs around this price.
 
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Ok thank u I also have an expensive build for if I really stretch for my money the price range is 1000-1100 os, keyboard mouse etc included in pricing http://pcpartpicker.com/user/thebestbutton/saved/3gBK . Any recommendations? Also I want to use my tv as a monitor so I don't think I need one. I am selling my ps4 and ps3 to sum about 800 if I get the mid range the left over will be used for games if expensive I will save up ur opinion is appreciated and thanks for the help
 
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I'd spend an extra $9 and get a faster CPU, faster RAM, and a better cooled case.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2ry2Q
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.88 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($339.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($56.99 @ J&R)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Zalman ZM-M200 Wired Optical Mouse ($6.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $991.74

If possible, get a fx-8320. you won't regret it. And upgrade that mouse and keyboard.
 
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I don't have monitor I want to use my tv also is the the difference between this build and the mid range u recommended earlier large enough to spring for this one sorry to bug u but I'm new to this and I'm not excactly used to blowing a 1000 dollars for video games
 
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Funny thing is when I built mine I planned on $900. Since then it has ballooned and I blame it on games..namely BF. Anyways, gaming on a TV isn't very good. A $130 Asus monitor is what you need.

And yes there is a big difference between the $500 and $991 builds. You'll get way better graphic detail with the $991 build. Also, everything else will be fast as hell.
 
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Ok so definitely expensive build but the amd build we worked on or that new intel one also for either is there a way to squeeze in a monitor I'm not sure about price range I guess a max of 1300 if I absolutely can't squeeze lower than that
 
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Well at first I wanted to find out if the 500 would be good enough but I think if go expensive now I will be done for a while and 1300 IS A DEAD MAX consider that blue ray drive gone I also thought my tv would substitute as a monitor which I guess I was wrong about also the 500 was no os or monitor and sorry about this I'm very thankful for all the help
 
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