800$ gaming computer build (desktop)

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suniced

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Hi,

I am looking to build a pc for around 800$. I built a system last year that included 8350 and a gtx 660. for the most part it works great, but i am unimpressed with it's performance when it comes to Arma 3, DayZ, and GTA 4. My bro wanted a gaming pc so he will be getting that one, and i will be building a new one. I like the nvidia gpu's, but i am open to any suggestions. I've been looking at the i7 4770k, i5 4670k, gtx 760, 660 ti. If i get a nice cpu, i feel like i won't be able to fit a good gpu in my budget, and vice versa. -Thanks in advance.

Target: GTA 5, Red Orchestra 2, Arma 3, Bf4, DayZ,

Approximate Purchase Date: 2/12/14
Budget Range: 750-800$
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Video editing, internet browsing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: The entire tower
Do you need to buy OS: Yes. But don't include in your build.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg (open to other websites)
Location: Texas (USA)
Parts Preferences: Intel Processor
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No

You can include the monitor if you want. keyboard mouse etc. do not need to be included.
 
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bob hays

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.40 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($200.88 @ NCIX US)
Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($116.93 @ Amazon)
Total: $835.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-10 22:57 EST-0500)

This is slightly over but is worth it. If you really want the best bang for buck you should go for an amd processor.
To fit the i5 with a good graphics card I had to cheap out on the motherboard so it doesn't support crossfire or sli, and no cpu cooler.

EDIT: The Asrock pro 4 motherboard is $5 more and supports crossfire, but not sli.
 
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suniced

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Thanks! this is exactly what im looking for. how important would you say a cpu cooler is? i used the default one on my last build and it seemed to work out ok, maybe some of my performance issues have to do with heat.
Also, lets say i didn't need a monitor what would you spend the extra hundred dollars on?
 
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No you don't need another cooler at all, but you do if you decide to overclock. If you are sure you don't want to overclock you can get cheaper not overclocking compatible parts.

the 2 best options would be an ssd or a better GPU.
an ssd will make your boot times faster as well as load times for programs and games you put on the ssd.
a better GPU will let you play games at higher frame rates or quality settings.
 
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