Budget Gaming PC $700

PatrickN

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Hi,

I have a budget of $1,000 but I'm wanting dual monitor setup which I found 2 great gaming monitors for $300 for both. I need help finding a top quality gaming PC for $700. I can and probably will be building it myself, but if there's a good deal on a prebuild that would be great too.

If the computer can run CS:GO at the highest possible settings on the most complex scenario (like smoke grenades on a graphic intensive map) smoothly, my goal is accomplished. CS:GO is really the only game I play that I care about FPS performance. The reason I'm asking for help here is because I'm not sure if CS:GO is more CPU or GPU. I prefer an SSD and Intel if possible. If I had to go with AMD, I prefer FX-8320+

If what I'm asking for isn't possible, try and build me the best computer you can without going over my $700 budget. This has to include the OS (Windows 7)

Thank you! :)
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6100 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor ($128.69 @ B&H)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170M Pro4S Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Micro Center)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card ($204.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill 500W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $712.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-17 18:54 EST-0500

Do not use windows 7 .
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/49714/intel-skylake-owners-need-upgrade-windows-10-july-2017/index.html
 
what gaming monitors?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 380 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($87.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $998.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-17 19:13 EST-0500
 
Wow, you guys are truly awesome. Thank you so much I will definitely look into these and consider them. I hope people keep them coming, this is great! Can anyone also tell me if CSGO is more processor or graphic intensive? I'm sure it's a mixture of both, but I'm also sure one is more important than the other and I'm just curious which one.

Thanks again! :)