Building a gaming PC. Need help.

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XSweetFreedomX

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I am looking to build a high end gaming computer that will have the capability to run games like Skyrim/Crysis 3 with maximum frame rates and on ultra settings across the board. I also would like to keep in mind future upgrades so that is a major factor in my component decisions. I have found a PC build that seems to cover the system requirements. My question is, does this build allow what I am looking for as far as gaming goes, are all the components compatible and will this build be easy to upgrade as future components become available. I'm pretty new to building a PC of this magnitude so any help is really appreciated. Also, are there any components that I am missing or should consider looking into? Please remember, total noob here. :)

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-970A-UD3P AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

Memory: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

Video Card: PowerColor PCS+ AXR9 270X 2GBD5-PPDHE Radeon R9 270X 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 CrossFireX Support Video Card

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)
 
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Well according to these parts your budget is 800-900 dollars, but it would be nice to know your official budget. And so far its a good build and its capable of running skyrim and crysis on max.
 
So budget really hasn't been something that has played a factor in these decisions, I'm not looking to spend a million bucks obviously but whatever the final decision is on the components will be a cumulative total of multiple saved pay checks lol. I'm really looking for just a beast system that can play the most graphically intensive games of today at maximum fps with perfect rendering. Basically looking for a system for flawless play on uber games. No specific budget just a solid system. :)
 
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If you consider upgrade, get 990FX chipset with 700W PSU.

If you are going to overclock the PC, it may worth get a after market heatsink and FX8320 to save some money.
 
650W is plenty for everything except CFX and SLI, which 700W won't be enough for anyway. OP, looks good but I doubt it will max out Crysis 3. If you upgrade to a 280X, you will be able to.
 
PCunicorn said:
650W is plenty for everything except CFX and SLI, which 700W won't be enough for anyway. OP, looks good but I doubt it will max out Crysis 3. If you upgrade to a 280X, you will be able to.
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I read some reviews say single r7 270X system full load ~330w. So add another's one probably~ 500w . Decent 700W seems ok
 
A 270X's TSP is 180W, so add 125W for CPU and another 180W for another 270X, and even 650W is enough. But I suppose I would gwt 700W if it's not much more. But I would certainly go for a 280X before a better PSU.
 
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