pc build under 700$

[John Cooke]

i need help! i need a build that can run bf3,skyrim,tf2, and fallout new vegas on at least high, (maybe medium) at least 60+ fps. i need a OS, too, so include that. cd writer is optional, needs wireless card (pci-e), too. I have a monitor, a mouse, and headphones.

 

[ykki]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($132.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($16.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($73.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($12.54 @ Amazon)
Total: $700.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-11 00:01 EST-0500

 

[qubits]

that motherboard is known to be one of the worst amd boards

 

[theonerm2]

This motherboard is what I'd consider as the minimum to get with an 8 core AMD processor. http://www.microcenter.com/product/421052/GA-970A-UD3P_Socket_AM3_AMD_ATX_Motherboard

 

[John Cooke]

http://www.microcenter.com/product/398237/GA-78LMT-USB3_Socket_AM3_mATX_760G_AMD_Motherboard
i switched ykkis motherboard to mirco atx, since the case will support it

 

[ykki]

OK...
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($132.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($16.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($12.54 @ Amazon)
Total: $701.40
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-11 00:33 EST-0500

 

[John Cooke]

im just trying to see if i can make anything cheaper, and still get similar performance

 

[ykki]

Switch the 8320 to a 6300.
OR
Get an i3/h97 combo.