Decided on building my first gaming PC $800 budget (or less)

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So I decided to take the plunge on building my first gaming PC after some convincing from a friend. Originally I had allocated around $1200 for it but after doing some research I have decided $800 (max) is more appropriate.

Anyone out there with a build around this price (or less) that they really like? If you do please comment and share the build and what games you play on it. I'd also be interested in what accessories (monitor/keyboard/mouse) you have as well!

I play MOBAs (Smite/LoL), MMOs(WoW/ESO), FPS games (BF4/CS:Go/etc..).

I would really appreciate any suggestions/help you guys and gals have to offer!
 
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This is pretty close to your $800 mark.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($90.87 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z5 ATX Mid Tower Case ($22.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $804.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-05 18:16 EDT-0400



 
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i have this build with different gpu and psu but i m able to play all AAA titles at high/ultra (depending the settings)
even with AA on
 
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Is an OS necessary if it's just for gaming? I'm trying to decide if I want to get Microsoft office and put it on there. I have only one year left of college and I think my <mod edit> laptop can make it.
 
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Doesn't matter whether you get 7, 8, or 8.1, you will be able to upgrade to 10, for free, when it comes out, for the first year 10 is available. I personally do not like Win 8 or 8.1. I dislike the metro and the start screen that is separate from the traditional desktop. 10 remedies this situation, fortunately.
 
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