Budget Gaming Build - Please Help

Rofls

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Jan 20, 2014
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Hello,

I finally convinced my wife to let me spend some money on a new gaming computer. My goal goal seems common to this forum: to build the best machine I can for around $800 that (1) will be able to run games at quality setting (2) for as long as possible (will not need upgraded soon).

I have basic knowledge of building PCs but looking at what is available on newegg I am completely overwhelmed. I have read that Intel based machines are the go-to processors if I want performance but it seems like the general concussions here is that AMD might be better for my budget.

I took a good faith stab at a build here, but it is slightly more than I want to pay: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2EvEa

I am interested in any guidance, tips, or even literature that you can suggest for me.

Thanks in advanced!
 

BN91

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Sep 13, 2012
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solid build but you dont need 16 gbs of ram. you could save some money there. as far as gaming. you could get an amd build and be just fine for gaming. you get a lot more bang for the buck with amd
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($134.99 @ TigerDirect)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($101.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $787.12
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-20 15:02 EST-0500)