First ever build, past console gamer.

[RyanNantais]

As the title states, I am a past console gamer.. I love video games, but with this current generation that is rolling out there are no consoles that I would be interested in putting any money into. Also with most of my friends beginning to become interested in PC gaming I would like to move into their realm.

I would like to be able to play all of the modern games that are released for the current gen consoles, but just on PC (such as watch dogs, BF4 and others)

I am looking for a really good rig, but not wanting to roll out a ton of $$$ (I am a student working minimum wage jobs) $700 would be an IDEAL budget but would go higher if it made an outstanding difference.

Any help would be appreciated, seeing as this is my first time wanting to have a serious gaming PC.

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26hBb
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26hBb/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26hBb/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.02 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $625.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-21 20:17 EST-0500)

 

[RyanNantais]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26hBb
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26hBb/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26hBb/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.02 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $625.94
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-21 20:17 EST-0500)

this would be able to play upcoming games in good quality?
im sorry im new to the whole thing.. im looking to play games with graphics set high, ultra whatever

also, with a cheaper build such as this one, would that amek it necessary to upgrade sooner (within a year or 2) ?

 

[smorizio]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26i1a
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26i1a/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/26i1a/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-PRO ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($174.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($335.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.02 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $966.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-21 20:31 EST-0500)

 

[smorizio]

the micro center walk in for the 17 4770k at 199 is the fastest gaming cpu that out there now that a good buy there are faster intel cpu but there 500 or more. the top end gaming cards the 780/780ti run you 500-700 for one card. the amd 290x/290 are less money but have fan noise and heat issues right now. the 9xxx cards are last years cards there still good cards there just going to be fazed out by amd.