Best Gaming PC for about 750-800$?

JP7PlaysMC

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Hello there.

Haven't posted here in a while now! I'm helping a friend to build a computer (his first one actually) and, since this Forum has helped me so many other times, I think I'd give it a shot and try to ask the community for some input. He just wants the best performance.

Though a Windows licence isn't needed a monitor would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance :)!
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8rF4vK
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8rF4vK/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($178.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($188.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.95 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $803.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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