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Here is my gaming build.

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($145.66 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Perixx MX-3000B Wired Laser Mouse ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $975.50

Currently it sits around $975 and I'm wanting to get it down to around $900. I was thinking about making the HDD 750GB, finding a cheaper but still quality CPU cooler, finding cheaper RAM that is still low profile and DDR3-1600, and then maybe finding a mouse and keyboard that are cheaper but still good for gaming. Any suggestions would be awesome!
 
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Tried to stick to your main ideas (CPU/graphics card/monitor), these are some quality components and peripherals for a few less bucks:

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CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD...
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Tried to stick to your main ideas (CPU/graphics card/monitor), these are some quality components and peripherals for a few less bucks:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston HyperX 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB Video Card ($145.66 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Encore ENEWI-2XN45 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($14.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VH238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Cooler Master SGM-2001-BLON1 Wired Optical Mouse ($26.43 @ Amazon)
Total: $904.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-07 20:00 EST-0500)
 
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Wow great suggestions! I love the mouse/keyboard combo and the RAM. I had a question about the power supply. What does it mean when it says modular, semi-modular, or non-modular? The one you suggested is non-modular. Idk if that has any effect or not...
 
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Modular means all the power cables are separate from the power supply itself. This gives a lot flexibility to routing your cables and for effective cable management, since you only use the cords you need and nothing extra.

Semi-modular means, usually, the 24-pin motherboard cable comes permanently attached (since you'll always use it anyways) to the power supply.

Non-modular means all of the cables that come with that PSU come pre-attached, and if you don't want to use any of them, you have to make due and hide them behind your motherboard tray or wherever.

I have a full modular PSU and it's awesome to have that flexibility. If you spend $10 more, you can get the semi-modular version of the one in the build above: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139050&Tpk=Corsair%20CX500M For $10, it's a nice bonus, but then again with the CX500M, it only comes with 4 cables anyways, so....not that helpful in the big picture, since you'd probably need all of them anyway.

For reference: http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/2049/capstone-modular.jpg
The one on the left is semi-modular, since it already has the 24-pin mobo cable attached, on the right is a standard non-modular unit.
 
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Alright, thanks for the clarification. It might be worth the extra 10 bucks then to get the semi-modular. Do you suggest the Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case over the Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case? I noticed they were the same price.
 
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Yeah, in my experience, Corsair craftsmanship tends to be better, and the HAF 912 doesn't come with USB 3.0, which most people want nowadays.
 
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