Checking parts on Mid-Range Gaming Build

xcmbyte

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Feb 1, 2014
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Budget Range: Under $800 USD

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (tf2, skyrim, gmod), browsing internet + youtube, schoolwork

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Parts to Upgrade: Buying all new (first build)

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg, amazon

Location: City, State/Region, Country -Chicago

Parts Preferences: Intel

Overclocking: Probably no

SLI or Crossfire: Probably no

Additional Comments:

Here's the parts list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZnGvqs
 
it is revision of your build
with stronger GPU

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BL ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $780.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
Solution

GamerOfEpic

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Go with Windows 7. Simpler interface, but that's just personal preference. Also, the case is good, but Cooler Master cases are generally the best for gaming. Everything else is top-notch :)