Is this a decent gaming rig?

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Sleix

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Please move this thread if I'm in the wrong forum.

I've been thinking about purchasing a new gaming rig recently for around £700-£800, I'm not a very techy guy myself and was wondering if it could run most games on medium-high (Preferably high):

Case: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006I2H0YS

CPU: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B007RUZKK6/sr=/qid=/ref=olp_tab_new?ie=UTF8&colid=&coliid=&condition=new&me=&qid=&seller=&shipPromoFilter=&sort=sip&sr=

Fan: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103065

RAM: http://www.amazon.com/computers-accessories/dp/B006WAGGUK

Motherboard: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B007KTY4A6/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

HD: http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Barracuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST1000DM003/dp/B005T3GRNW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375017518&sr=8-1&keywords=Seagate+1TB

PSU: http://www.ebuyer.com/269259-corsair-600w-cx-series-v2-psu-6x-sata-2x-pci-e-cmpsu-
600cxv2uk

GPU: http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B004WYV8SI/ref=cm_cr_pr_hist_5?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addFiveStar&showViewpoints=0

Mainly looking to play The Witcher 2, Shadow Warrior (remake), Overgrowth and Planetside 2
Appreciate any help.
 

Albino Boo

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Your GPU is weak, you need something better than that. A GTX 660 or above in nvidia or Radeon HD 7770 or above. Unless you are planning to overclock you don't need a non stock fan so you can save a bit of money there.
 

ShinyCharizard

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The CPU, RAM and Motherboard are all good. But as said above that GPU is far too weak. If you are on a tight budget then you are better off downgrading the CPU in favour of a more powerful GPU.
 

AWAR

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I would downgrade to an AMD FX-6300 and a cheaper case in favour of a gtx 760/ AMD R9 270
 

Sandernista

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AWAR said:
I would downgrade to an AMD FX-6300 and a cheaper case in favour of a gtx 760/ AMD R9 270
I concur.

If you get an FX-6300 you can also get a cheaper AM3+ mobo, can skip the aftermarket cooler, and get a cheaper PSU. (You don't need 600w, 500w will do fine)