$800 i5 760 gaming build

straught

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Hey guys, first post. I want to build a gaming computer for no more than $800. This would be my fist time building a computer.

I'm thinking:
Intel core i5 760 (for around $15 less i could get the 750) $100
a Radeon 5670: $100

I selected that graphics card because it had directx11 but I don't know If I made a good choice.
I would like to know if these two go well together, and if my graphics card choice is good. I need help picking out other components. Thanks!
 

bigpuns

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5670 is too slow to be a gamer for most people - depends on your monitor.
that i5 is fine, you should still have plenty of budget for a semi decent build to go around it.
 

Modestvolta

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I'm building my first comp, so this is what I have at around 705 with rebates (and no cd-drive/Windows). I posted a topic on it too so maybe look in there if any other suggestions pop up

Seagate Barracuda 750GB hard drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148445

MSI N460GTX CYCLONE
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127510

Corsair 4GB (2x2GB) ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260

Rosewill Blackbone case and OCZ ModXStream 600W power supply (combo!)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.506570

i5-760 and EVGA 132-LF-E655-KR (combo!)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.493864

with discounts and rebates: $705-ish but you'll be using a diff gpu saving about $100. good luck!