Need a $700 build plus OS

[MattDoesGames]

I am looking for a good $700 build that may be able to play next gen games at 720p monitor on medium/high/ultra settings. I am getting off console, and I have about $750 to get a PC. I have the monitor, keyboard, and mouse. But I need the PC itself and an OS. I cant spend more than $730 on the build, because I am using the last $20 for any shipping costs. So I need the system, and the OS for around $730. Thanks!

 

[ryan27968]

im afraid you will want to increase your budget if you want to play next gen games. also, dual posting is not cool

 

[MattDoesGames]

Sorry about the double post, I must of hit it twice on accident, How much of a budget increase would I have to do so I can play next gen?

 

[tiny voices]

You Definitely can build a $730 + OS PC which can play next gen games at medium/high. Don't listen to that guy.

 

[tiny voices]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($78.97 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($57.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.88 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $704.75
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-09-10 14:05 EDT-0400)

Will EASILY play high/MAX settings at 720p.

 

[MattDoesGames]

How up-gradable is this build?

 

[tiny voices]

Very upgradeable. You can change the CPU for an 8350 in the future. You can also change out the GPU without needing a new PSU.

 

[ryan27968]

this most likely will not run battlefield 4 on high/ultra settings at 60 pfs at 720p. also, the amd cpu architecture is less solid as are their gpus. most games are optimized for nvidia cards and intel cpus. this is not a bad build, but will not run high/ultra battlefield 4 at 60 fps.

 

[tiny voices]

this most likely will not run battlefield 4 on high/ultra settings at 60 pfs at 720p. also, the amd cpu architecture is less solid as are their gpus. most games are optimized for nvidia cards and intel cpus. this is not a bad build, but will not run high/ultra battlefield 4 at 60 fps.

You are forgetting that 720p is substantially less resolution than 1080p. I would bet he could easily get a mix of high and max settings in bf4 at 720p. Max settings are not unattainable when you lower resolutions.

At 1080p a 7950 will ALMOST get 60fps in bf4 on ultra.

 

[ryan27968]

actually i am not forgetting that. he might get high, but ultra is not going to happen.

 

[MattDoesGames]

High will work fine. what would be a good nvidia card for the same price obo that could give better performance?

 

[tiny voices]

An Nvidia card won't give better performance. The gtx760 is close to the 7950 in performance but it costs like $50. the 7950 is the clear choice here.

 

[MattDoesGames]

Okay, thanks!