BestConfigs: High-End AMD Gaming PC $800

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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G43 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($66.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.10 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($255.66 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($77.98 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($26.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $802.63
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 01:38 EDT-0400)
 
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PCPartPicker sucks because it includes MAIL IN rebates into the final checkout price. Anyone who's ever dealt with MIRs knows many aren't ever honored and some of the ones that are you have to fight for.

Also, I'm not a fan of this build. I'd rather see an FX-6300 (assuming it HAS to be an AMD CPU), 7970, 600W 80+ bronze PSU that costs ~$50-60, and a small SSD.
 
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Actually you are incorrect, but in my experiences I have built 6+ computers using pc part picker, and never ever had a single problem with MIR.
 
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Wait, are you saying he is incorrect about this gaming build being bad? Is this a decent gaming build? You think it should be featured? ;)

 
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Have you built this computer? I have some changes that would better it.
 
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No I have not. I would love to take some suggestions though. :D

 
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Alright, thanks. Well now you know. Nothing more then $800. Thanks! PM me the build when done.

 
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Sorry I went about $7 dollars over :)

This will be alot better build for the Best Configs for 800.00

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6200 3.8GHz 6-Core Processor ($125.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($255.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $807.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-06 02:13 EDT-0400)

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PCPartPicker doesn't send the rebates, manufacturers do. My beef with PCPartPicker is they include MIR into final price when they're far from a sure thing. EVEN IF you do receive it, you have to wait ~3 months. Manufacturers usually employ a rebate house that will go out of their way to not honor anything. I have had NUMEROUS problems getting rebates honored. In my opinion, they should be counted as potential bonuses and not sure things. My last build I had over $50 in rebates that were never honored despite me filling out the correct paperwork, mailing it in time, and providing UPC and newegg receipts with dates.
 
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