First Time gaming build

Blasko1223

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Hi everyone,

Im planning on building my first ever gaming rig. The two main games I want to play are Shogun 2 and the Witcher 2, and I want to run them on max settings if i can.

I have done some research but am wondering what are the best parts for the money right now and what brands are the best.

My budget is around $850

My friend who is also building a pc right now recommended this build:

CD Drive: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4829307&CatId=1624
Gpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161349
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139020&cm_re=corsair_tx-_-17-139-020-_-Product
MOBO, CPU, RAM,Hard Drive Bundle: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.667457
Windows 7: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5213932&sku=M17-7302
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129066&cm_re=antec_300-_-11-129-066-_-Product

Is this a good setup and are there better/cheaper alternatives?

Please help a noob out