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So I have a budget for a new gaming rig now... I won't be playing anything on super high setting, and I'll probably just use the computer for LOL and other non demanding games. I have this build here that I copied from the budget build section, but I'm trying to save a few hundred bucks. I'll still need a monitor and my brother works at Microsoft, so I get OS cheap. I have mouse and keyboard already, and the monitor can wait for a bit, as I have an older one that still works. I'm sure if I decrease the GPU and CPU I can save bucks, I just don't know how low I can go before I get too slow, or too cheap. Thanks in advance, you guys are the best!

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gMkJBm

Edit: I should also add that I would like this to function as a HTPC as well. Not sure if I would need anything more.
 
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Well FX 8 and i5 are at par in gaming, i5 racing ahead in single core performance and FX 8 taking very slight lead in multi core optimized games like BF4, both OCed. Also, that build will yield you very comfortable ultra on ANY game, infact.

$100 less and still ultra on ANY game: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HKjHpg

$200 less and still ultra on ANY game: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xvMVf7

$300 less and High-Ultra on MOST game: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PpTYf7

If you wanna go down further, let me know :)

PS: You don't need anything extra for HTPC.
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You are more or less right, the main ways to save are to rethink the CPU/Graphics.

For an exclusively gaming rig, the CPU is the place to save. A 4670K doesn't make much sense right now (the 4690K is similarly priced and better) but the cheaper i5s can give you very similar performance for a significant saving.
Factor in the cheaper motherboard needed and the lack of need for a CPU cooler, and you can easily chop $100+ off your total. In most graphics-bound games, the difference will be unnoticeable.

An R9 290 is a solid card, and decent value, you can't really beat it for the price. Theres two significant issues though-
1) Nvidia is releasing a new wave of cards very soon. Expect there to be old Nvidia cards being sold off, new cards to consider, and potential AMD price cuts to compete. Nothing is guaranteed but if you aren't in a rush, it's worth holding on for a little bit.
2) An R9 290 is potentially more power than you need. If you are only ever going to get a 1080P monitor, there are cheaper cards which are more than competent at that resolution. Again, you could comfortably chop $100 (or more) off your budget here.

Finally, you can find cheaper PSUs. It's not extravaganza to spend $80 here by any means but when quality 550W PSUs start at £45-50, there's some room to save.
 
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Well FX 8 and i5 are at par in gaming, i5 racing ahead in single core performance and FX 8 taking very slight lead in multi core optimized games like BF4, both OCed. Also, that build will yield you very comfortable ultra on ANY game, infact.

$100 less and still ultra on ANY game: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HKjHpg

$200 less and still ultra on ANY game: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xvMVf7

$300 less and High-Ultra on MOST game: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PpTYf7

If you wanna go down further, let me know :)

PS: You don't need anything extra for HTPC.
 
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FYI Something like this would work well and save ~$100

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.90 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $881.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-10 11:40 EDT-0400

I personally prefer Intel because I play lots of older games and emulate games (ps2 emulation mostly right now) which both perform better on the stronger Intel cores vs the multiple AMD fx cores. It all comes down to what you plan to do with the PC. If you are only playing modern/upcoming games then you probably won't see a performance difference between the i5 and fx 8320.
 
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