Best gaming parts for under $800 USD

niffnoff

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I have a case, mouse, monitor, os, keyboard, hdd and RAM. I'm looking to upgrade and do not want an SSD or gaming mouse and keyboard.

I want parts that'll be able to play most if not all games at 60fps at 1080.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HLj4Bm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HLj4Bm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HLj4Bm/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $779.61
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HLj4Bm
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HLj4Bm/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HLj4Bm/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.66 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $779.61
 
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niffnoff

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Would the i5 also be good for such tasks as streaming (for games such as DoTA and League I know the r9 290 is one of the top of the range cards.) and then just gaming for Watch Dogs and Metro Last Light
 

niffnoff

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I like this build, I just think I might push it and buy a better mobo and put the 10 dollars in and get the K so I can over clock a little bit more power.