I plan building a gaming computer but i'm on a low budget. Recommendations?

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So far I have selected these parts
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/cERl
I'm not sure if this computer will preform smoothly for gaming. What are your opinions? Or would you happen to have some recommendations on what parts I should be buying. My budget is $650, Thank you in advance.

 

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How low is low?

You can get a better processor for that price. See here.

And I'd get a better motherboard. One with Z77 northbridge if possible. Maybe this.

 

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Do you live by a Microcenter?

 

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Knufire said:

Do you live by a Microcenter?

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as much as i LOVE newegg.. this is probably the best option. they have ridiculously good deals all the time.

 

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I'd go amd on a budget that tight. It's for gaming not file rendering

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106009

If you'd like i can do you a new egg build see if you like the parts.

 

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Shiki said:

I'd go amd on a budget that tight. It's for gaming not file rendering

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819106009

If you'd like i can do you a new egg build see if you like the parts.

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Yes make me an egg build please. I liked this processor http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103996

 

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Gaming is all about the GPU. Get the best you can in your budget.

 

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First of all, we need a budget! Looks like your around the $600 range? Whats your exact budget though? We can improve that build a lot and get you what you need!

Second was already covered by KnuFire, do you live by a Microcenter?

 

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EpicMango said:

First of all, we need a budget! Looks like your around the $600 range? Whats your exact budget though? We can improve that build a lot and get you what you need!

Second was already covered by KnuFire, do you live by a Microcenter?

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Yes I do live near a micro center, $650 is the exact budget . I know its not a lot of room, But it can go over a little bit.

 

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Which one?

 

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Knufire said:

Which one?

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The one in Colorado.

 

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I did a build today for a few friends who had the same budget, if you can extend your budget you can get an amazing computer:



This is what i'd go with, Im not sure how to make a build that cheap :<

If it is to much take off one of the GPU.