Computer upgrade $500 budget

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Hey guys,
I was wondering what would be the best picks for upgrading a pc with $500.
I need a new motherboard,cpu,gpu and ram.
I'll be using this rig for gaming.
Thanks! 

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Wait, are we talking about an upgrade for an existing computer or are you looking for a new build?

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Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138341

 

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

 

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220685

 

GPU:  

NVIDIA: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121446

           

AMD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948

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Look into aftermarket heatsinks to get overclocking performance out of the CPU. You can also upgrade to piledriver later if you want.

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Why not go with the AMD 7850 instead of the 6870?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150617

Same price as the NVIDIA 560ti but better performance