Gaming PC Build, researching for months please help

Happysadface

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I have been putting together a build for months now, switching processors, graphics cards, everything. I want to play smooth 60+ FPS. That is the top priority. The second priority is graphics. The third being budget. Basically, Im trying to keep it around $800, but im flexible when it comes to the two more important priorities.

Games: Wildstar and WoW the most. Skyrim, BF4, CS:GO, TF2, Dragon Age, Dark Souls etc. I tend to play RPG's and MMO's very heavily, and dabble in a bit of FPS here and there, to give you guys an idea of what I might need as far as parts. MMO's are my main thing.

I have gone with builds using an 8320, 4670k, and the current one im set on is a 4460. I need OS too by the way. I am lost on what graphics card to choose. Im not even going to try and post a PCpartpicker, cause at this point im hopelessly lost as to what to choose.

I want to run at the highest graphics settings. Right now with my laptop I play WoW on all low and average 20-30 FPS just questing. Its atrocious and makes me die a little inside. Ive only ever experienced WoW this way, and cant really even experience many other PC games because of it. So I desperately need some help. Thankyou in advance for any helpful, informative feedback.
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CsDyqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CsDyqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.19 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX...

MalakiArtook

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[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RWFhmG) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RWFhmG/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670) | $209.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Motherboard** | [ASRock H87M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-h87mpro4) | $82.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8gbsr) | $74.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $52.92 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GeForce GTX 760 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvn760wf2oc2gd) | $229.99 @ NCIX US
**Case** | [Rosewill Line-M MicroATX Mini Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/rosewill-case-linem) | $43.25 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cx600m) | $49.99 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $834.09
 

iceblitzed

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CsDyqs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CsDyqs/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($118.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.19 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($279.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $858.05-$893
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

tried keeping within 800$. cpu doesnt matter as much with games comapred to gpu so i chose an okay one. z97 motherboard will be good for upgrades in the future so i got a good motherboard for that reason. r9 280x should play games on high and some on max. rosewill challenger is a good cheap case. power supply is on the low side but had to make sacrifice.
 
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