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CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($152.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler:  Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler  ($36.98 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  NZXT Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor:  ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1001.88

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-20 01:01 EDT-0400)

 

Will this run GTA IV and V (when it is released) with mods smoothly?

 

Thank you.

It seems like a good build. The only things I would change is the CPU, Memory, and Storage. For the CPU, I would go with an Intel i7 3770K 4-Core since I heard they were actually better than the 8-Core. For memory I would get the G.Skill brand since they have better reviews and more people use them. For storage, you might want to get more than 1TB like 2 or 3. It depends how much space you need so if you were to use it as your everyday computer with games, music, pictures and whatever you have than I would go with more than 2TB. Or if you have many games and record you will need room. Also if the case you are getting doesn't come with fans than you might want to invest in like 3 of them to circulate the air to keep your computer cool especially when you are playing games. I recommend the name brands like cooler master, enermax, rosewill, and etc. 120mm will fit your case nice and work well. 

 

Anyway, this computer will be able to handle Grand Theft Auto and any other games you wish to play since that is a very nice graphics card. if you wanted to spend a little more money, you can go with like a GPU like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125462 that is only a few more dollars but will run Grand Theft Auto fine with mods and a nice ENB.

 

Hope this helped a little and hope to see how it comes out dude.

Edited April 16, 201412 yr by Foward

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($152.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

CPU Cooler:  Enermax ETS-T40-TB 86.7 CFM CPU Cooler  ($36.98 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory:  A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($61.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Video Card:  MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($329.99 @ Amazon) 

Case:  NZXT Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply:  EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor:  ViewSonic VA2249S 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1001.88

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-20 01:01 EDT-0400)

 

Will this run GTA IV and V (when it is released) with mods smoothly?

 

Thank you.

 

I personally think you should go with an Intel CPU, you will get better performance with an Intel CPU depending on which one it is. There is no need for an i7 unless you will utilize hyperthreading, which you won't if you just use it as a gaming PC. So, here is the build I came up with: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3t47b. With the Hyper 212 EVO you should be able to get a solid overclock on the i5-4670k with no heat issues. You should be able to max out most games with the 770 I suggested. With the PSU I suggested you will have extra room power wise if you want to SLI. You should also be future proofed for the next few years, meaning you won't have to upgrade. Quote me if you need anything.

That isn't bad also but I would still go with the i7. Some games run mostly off of your CPU like Arma 3, Minecraft and etc.