First time builder needs help (600-800 gaming desktop build)

Luke_Tech

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Aug 30, 2014
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Hi all,
This is my first time here at the forums on this site and I would love some help with my first build. I recently decided that a mid-range gaming/school desktop is the best fit for me.

Notes about what I would like in my build:

I would like to run games like Skyrim and new titles at pretty nice settings. (Honestly am not too familiar with what the ideal setting would be for this range gaming build.)
I want to be able to surf the Web and do some school projects on my desktop. (Nothing like photoshop or video editing is needed.)
I need a monitor and a keyboard to go along with my build. The keyboard does not need to be special, although I would like a decent monitor.

Thank you for any help. It is greatly appreciated!
 

Somber

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Jul 6, 2014
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-3250 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($112.04 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 270X 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.70 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.91 @ NCIX US)
Total: $813.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-30 22:47 EDT-0400
 
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