Best/cheapest build for 3 years

[bstranger]

I was wanting to build something that was cost efficient and I could play for the next 3 years. What should I build?

 

[butremor]

More info needed
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[bigcyco1]

CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($87.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($87.27 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($247.86 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer ($25.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $824.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-12-13 16:10 EST-0500)

 

[bstranger]

Hm ok, I have never done an AMD build. How good would a build be with this set up? If I put in a big graphics card would it be sufficient for gaming?


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[bigcyco1]

For low end gaming it would do.

 

[bstranger]

For low end gaming it would do.

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[bigcyco1]

What CPU are you getting? If you want to go with AMD you need to get a strong CPU so you won't bottleneck or suffer from lag while gaming.AMD Phenom II X4 980 BE or AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition anything less you be better off going with intel i3 as it beats weaker cpu