Needing a gaming PC build for around $800

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alphaweasel

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I have been thinking about building a gaming PC for a few months now, but I still can't find something that I think will do what I need it to do. I have been looking at AMD CPUs and Graphics cards, but I have heard from many on here, and on reddit, that intel is better CPU-wise. The other issue I have is the motherboard.......should it be around $100, or is that too much for a motherboard? Lastly, It needs to include the OS, preferably Windows 8.1. Any help would be appreciated!
 
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Mythos_Man

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For a CPU, try an AMD FX-8320, it is a pretty darn good CPU. For a motherboard, 100 Dollars will get you a nice, fairly high end MoBo. For a good cheap-ish Graphics card, the Radeon R9 290 would be a good option.
 
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byza

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If you want something you can upgrade the CPU on later you can go for a pentium build. Here is the review of the G3258
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/pentium-g3258-overclocking-performance,3849-4.html

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.65 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $780.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-13 20:59 EDT-0400
 
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