New Gaming Build ~$800 Budget

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I am switching from Console's over to PC Gaming. Can anyone link me to a good build in this price range? I want to be able to run High-End Games at the best settings, Is this possible in this budget? All help is greatly appreciated.

What I know I want is:
-Intel i5
-Windows 7
-Will NOT be overclocking

I live in the USA (97306)
 
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As you mentioned. If you don't want overclocking but good value (yet performance) then get a i5-3570 or 3470 and H77 mobo. The build I made will be blazing fast. If you are willing to save or spend more than I suggest getting a higher GPU: 760. It is the step above the 7950/660ti. It usually costs around $250 but it's a great price. Nothing compares at that price. If you did get it then you probably could play BF4 on Ultra too, although we don't know graphic requirements for that game.

I really do suggest the 760. Also, you could buy things as the price is right. And with time you'll have everything you need to build your computer. Although, the build I listed it's hard to beat those prices and some of them are low as is, except the...
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This is what I came up with. I did this pretty quickly so make sure to do your research on each part to get the best bang for your buck.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1x6c5
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1x6c5/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1x6c5/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.38 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($123.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($58.65 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($31.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $861.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 00:03 EDT-0400)
 
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You can easily build a system for $800. This one can play all games (except Crysis 3) on Ultra.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($207.38 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI ZH77A-G43 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($81.87 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($58.65 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($196.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $799.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-28 00:15 EDT-0400)
 
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Do I need an After market CPU cooler? I wont be overclocking and I think that I also dont need a Z77 mobo as well. I could be wrong but Im pretty sure i Dont
 
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No, you do not need an after market CPU cooler. I just added it in there for good measure. It is only $30 and it has great reviews. The stock cooler will be good enough if you are not overclocking, but your CPU may get a little to hot for comfort by using stock if you are loading the CPU (ex. by playing CPU intensive games).
 
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And my bad about the motherboard choice. And you're right, you do not need a motherboard that lets you overclock anything if you aren't going to overclock. That's why a lot of personal research is necessary for building a computer.
 
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How much Do you think I will have to spend in order to be sure that I will have Max settings for awhile. I can save for longer if it is needed, I just want the Best Gaming experience possible.
 
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As you mentioned. If you don't want overclocking but good value (yet performance) then get a i5-3570 or 3470 and H77 mobo. The build I made will be blazing fast. If you are willing to save or spend more than I suggest getting a higher GPU: 760. It is the step above the 7950/660ti. It usually costs around $250 but it's a great price. Nothing compares at that price. If you did get it then you probably could play BF4 on Ultra too, although we don't know graphic requirements for that game.

I really do suggest the 760. Also, you could buy things as the price is right. And with time you'll have everything you need to build your computer. Although, the build I listed it's hard to beat those prices and some of them are low as is, except the PSU is a little pricey now.
 
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Yes, you should definitely go with the GTX 760. I too have not seen a better bang-for-your-buck than this card. I highly recommend this card.
 
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