$800.00 Render/Gaming PC--Thoughts and Opinions?

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CPU --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284 @ $199.99
GPU --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121802 @ $209.99
PSU --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095 @ $74.99
RAM --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313343 @ $56.99
HDD --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148321 @ $64.99
OS --> FREE FOR STUDENTS @ $0.00
MOBO --> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157281 @ $104.99
CASE -->http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153 @ $49.99

Total --> $761.93
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$800.00 Render/Gaming PC

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Pretty solid build. Only change I would make would be to get an aftermarket cooler (Hyper 212 EVO is solid) and a different, more reputable brand of RAM (Corsair or Gskill). Other than those two changes pretty much perfect for your budget, nice job.
 
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I'd normally buy G.Skill Sniper or Patriot Viper, but to cut costs I choose to use the Dark RAM--I've used Dark in a few other builds and it preforms quite well (and cheap to boot).

I've worked with the Hyper 212 EVO cooler before, the first time was a nightmare and the second was much easier. Every EVO I've ever bought always came damaged (fins and pipes). I assume that the stock cooler would be good enough for a Non-OCed FX 8350. Eventually, I like to install a water cooler, but this build is for a friend, not me--pretty much set on budget. I'll consider the EVO though.

Thanks : )

 
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I would go with Intel cuz it's faster and I7 because it outdoes AMD. If you have micro center nearby, it will be great.

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

CPU: Intel Core i7-3770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: HIS Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Gamma Classic (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $785.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-10-28 11:19 EDT-0400)
 
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I'd love to put an intel chip in (HT is great for content creation) and an NVIDIA GPU (CUDA is great), but the price/perf ratio isn't high enough and the parts *must* be purchased from newegg (not my choice)
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7950 is out of stock btw
 
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If you've used the Dark before and are cool with it then I would say go for it! As for the 212 EVO I haven't had any issues, but if your friend doesn't mind the extra noise from a stock cooler, and plans to watercool later then I see now issue as long as you don't OC on the stock cooler!
 
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his old PC is louder than a pack of delta fans (blowdryer), pretty much any fan will be quieter lol
I just gotta run over everything with him and see if he is alright with what i picked : )

 
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Alright, if you have any other questions, feel free to ask!
 
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sure thing : D
 
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