Opinions on $800 Budget Build Please.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/18ZH9
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory:Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($76.49 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $859.42
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-22 03:21 EDT-0400)

That is the new haswell Intel core, much more built towards overclocking and such compared to any AMD core (amd is great stock speed but aren't built too well for overclocking) The motherboard is also more geared towards overclocking as well and since those are both new you can get the combo of them at newegg and get a hefty $80 discount for the both of them making them cheap. The price is a tiny bit over but considering what it offers is amazing. That built truly allows you to have a great gaming pc from the start and allows you to add virtually any upgrade you want to it with ease. You want to overclock it, no problem when you can add the very cheap CM Hyper 212 EVO and maybe a couple of cheap 120mm fans (cause the gpu gets a wee bit hot) and you are completely set for overclocking very effectively because your motherboard and cpu are very well built for that. You want to improve your in-game fps no problem you can either upgrade to a higher model GPU OR you could add another gtx 660 and run it in dual-sli for even better performance than an upgraded gpu (though this makes the gpu's temperature a lot higher and it uses up your SLI slot). Want to add a SSD no problem (though you can do this on virtually any build). Care to switch to water cooling? The case is more than able to handle a water cooling system with it's large size. You can upgrade pretty much anything and with that larger power supply you won't have to worry about that at all. Personally if you want to just get a regular build that is good for what you need now then go with what you have. If you want a build that performs well right now and is already pre-prepared for pretty much any upgrade you throw at it this is the build i recommend.


Also for overclocking I recommend you don't overclock right from the get go. Buy all the parts try out your cpu and stuff with it's stock cooler (which does a good job if you don't overclock) then after you spend an extremely long time saving up $30 for the CM Hyper 212 EVO if you still want to try overclocking after you have tested your rig's performance without it, then you add that CPU cooling system and you are good to go, though i recommend buying some additional case fans near your GPU because if you overclock then it will add some heat to that as well. Also recently I have been recommended the MSI-G45 + i5-4670k combo a lot recently. This is because you get a completely up-to-date CPU and a motherboard that has pretty much the same features as any high end AMD motherboard, but both the G45 and 4670K are a lot better built for overclocking should you want it and you get these at about pretty much the same price as an AMD Fx-8350 + Mid-Range AMD Motherboard

The CPU you picked is a little too weak there, while motherboard being a bit overkill ( supports SLI but your other components like the PSU won't handle a SLI/xfire setup well ). I'm going to lower the motherboard ( still on par, if not better than the Asus board you picked when it comes to OC-ing ), and get a much better CPU + VGA in this fixed parts list. The rest of your build is good.

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CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($45.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $787.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-22 03:43 EDT-0400)


If you don't mind spending a bit more before rebates, and by buying ASAP you really meant ASAP, then get this Intel build instead, and take advantage of 80$ off for CPU+motherboard combo before it vanishes:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($53.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($65.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($56.50 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $821.42
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-22 03:48 EDT-0400)

( around 880$ before rebates ).

@Distance 101. For your budget. Your build is great and can't be better. It'll max out games and only costs $800. Nice build.

Cant really disagree with what anything that RealChaos said and he makes a lot of very good suggestions. Just one thing to pay special attention too, AMD Cpu's are naturally higher in temperature compared to Intel's (realchaos put in the CM Hyper 212 in both builds) so you should be decent as far as that goes just know that with that higher temperature you may want to consider (not required just something to CONSIDER) something a bit nicer than the CM H212 EVO (Liquid cooling or a Noctua NH-D14).

Good points. But for a $800-850 build, it doesn't seem the best use of money to buy a $80 NH-D14 or $85 H80i. If OP was gonna spend more than I say to bump to i5 instead.

You can still overclock the AMD builds. The hyper 212 EVO should get you some decent results. You just can't get some crazy results, like a 5ghz FX-6300. You should be able to get 4.2-4.6ghz on the FX-6300 with a Hyper 212 EVO.

Thanks for all the builds and info.
The site and especially the forums are amazing.