Budget Build 2013 Help

Roger Narq

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Hi, I'm looking to build an awesome computer.

Approximate Purchase Date: Around Christmas time

Budget Range: $800-900

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Internet Use

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com

Location: Wisconsin, USA

Parts Preferences: Any AMD or Intel CPU's that is good for gaming but not high end.

Overclocking: Maybe later (Will upgrade when I want to)

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe (I would like it available for a upgrade later)

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I would like to run Dota 2, TF2, and CSGO really fast. I may play like GTAIV, Metro 2033, Metro Last light, Sniper Ghost Warrior 2, and Killing Floor.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I don't like the Desktop my parents bought and I want to build my own computer. I want to go into a career field in computers also.

I have done over 18 full online builds (Where I select all the necessary parts and it would work together) so hopefully you guys can give me an awesome build :)

What are some valid reasons to build a computer? I have tried 3 separate times to convince my parents that I can build and buy the computer parts. They always say it's not mobile, and it's too expensive when I think this is really cheap. Please help! First time filling out this form so hopefully I have it right.
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($25.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: CoolMax 800W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $794.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-12 19:16 EST-0500)

You can get R280x GPU if you wanted to.
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC e2251Swdn 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $917.42
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-12 19:18 EST-0500)
 
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