Gaming Desktop with OS for $800 for a friend

UnicornSlaya

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Hey guys, my friend asked me if I can get parts for him since I told him to not get something like an Alienware lol. Since I wanted for him to get the most out of his money, I need some help. He has a budget of $800 and his uncle is gonna build it. Thanks!


Approximate Purchase Date: this week

Budget Range: $800 after rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Mostly gaming, like League, but might play more powerful games.

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Preferably Newegg, but other sites are welcome.

Location: Fresno, CA

Parts Preferences: The most value I can get for the money

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080


 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($113.48 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 PRO3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($82.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $805.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-04 17:56 EST-0500)
 

UnicornSlaya

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Pc Partpicker says some of these parts might be incompatible. Is this still okay? Sorry for the noob question :D

EDIT: I just realized there's no hard drive. Would it be okay to fir something like a 1tb drive in there?
 
Your right. I picked that NZXT case strictly to stay in the budget. Here's a build that has a much nicer case but drops down to the GTX 760. It would be a good budget gaming system.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($113.48 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $799.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-05 02:01 EST-0500)