Best CPU/APU + GPU + MOBO - $350

[DarkFlareGames]

I want to spend about $350 on a gaming CPU/APU, GPU, and MOBO. I would like to play the upcoming game, Black Ops III, on medium (or higher) 720p (or higher) at 40 - 60FPS.

I hear that APUs aren't actually the amount of cores as they say they are, so that kind of turned me away from AMD... But if it will perform better than an Intel for this price, then I'll go for it. Cores and brand doesn't matter, it's just performance.

I currently have a 450w PSU and 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, 1TB HDD, Win7. If the Mobo has 2 front usb ports that'd be great, but not entirely necessary. The parts can be used, just post links to the right one!

 

[cdabc123]

ok here is a build i have running and it runs GREAT, get 40-80 fps mostly max settings
used dell t3500 mobo-$50
used xeon x5677- $60
gtx 750ti- $100
you need a dedicated gpu to run the games you want to play.
i did overclock the gpu a ton on my build
how many sticks of ram do you have?

 

[RababNoor]

I want to spend about $350 on a gaming CPU/APU, GPU, and MOBO. I would like to play the upcoming game, Black Ops III, on medium (or higher) 720p (or higher) at 40 - 60FPS.

I hear that APUs aren't actually the amount of cores as they say they are, so that kind of turned me away from AMD... But if it will perform better than an Intel for this price, then I'll go for it. Cores and brand doesn't matter, it's just performance.

I currently have a 450w PSU and 8GB DDR3 1600MHz RAM, 1TB HDD, Win7. If the Mobo has 2 front usb ports that'd be great, but not entirely necessary. The parts can be used, just post links to the right one!

Which PSU do you Own???

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($98.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 950 2GB Superclocked+ ACX 2.0 Video Card ($158.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $360.76
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-24 02:34 EDT-0400