is this a good $800 gaming build

mister geforce

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sapphire hd 7870 xt
amd fx 6300
gigabyte ga-970a-ud3
crucial ballistix sport 8gb
xfx pro550w core edition
wd blue 1tb
windows 8
corsair 200r
 

sifatraquib

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If we haven't bought these components yet, go with this.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($22.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7870 2GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.75 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($64.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $763.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-01 11:23 EDT-0400)
 

mister geforce

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well the processer is only that price if you live near a microcenter which i dont and the 7870 xt is better than the regular 7870
 

sifatraquib

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You didn't mention where you live in your post.
And 3570k >>> 6300.
But 7870 < 7870 XT.
So I'd obviously recommend you to look for a 3570k.