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So I'm putting together a build for a friend, the budget is around $900 with the OS.
Here is what I have so far:
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hCJ9
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hCJ9/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hCJ9/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.98 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($98.03 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($237.55 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($90.73 @ Amazon)
Total: $913.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-16 13:34 EDT-0400)

We'll be picking up the CPU and the MOBO at Microcenter for around $70 less, which leaves us around $840 without the case. I was thinking about the corsair 300r, but maybe some of you have better suggestions? We'll probably get a stock cooler at first, and then a better one down the line, since getting one now puts us a bit over the budget.
I'm planning this build is to be easily upgrade-able with an SSD, a better GPU (the 700 series, possibly), and maybe more RAM in the future. What do you guys think? I'd love some suggestions which might help me save a bit or get better parts. Thanks.

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I think that you could push for a much better build honestly. If you're going to actually be picking up the MB and CPU at Microcenter:

Check out my $850 build here:
http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore#module14708687...
Switch the 7870 for the 7950 and you'll be solid (+$80 before a $20 MIR):
http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Mini-Displayport-PCI-Exp...
Switch the PSU so you can Crossfire in the future +$10: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Total: $856

Rosewill Hive PSU review: http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Rosewill-HIVE-65...
660 Ti OC vs 7950 OC: http://www.hardocp.com/article/2012/08/23/galaxy_gtx_66...
660 Ti review average performance: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-660-ti-...

Both XFX and Seasonic are solid, Seasonic makes XFX PSUs. However the price for both are quite expensive and not quite worth it.

With my build you get a better GPU, bigger and IMO better PSU, all for around the same cost. Windows can be purchased here for less. The seller is BBB approved with an A+ rating based in Utah:
http://www.softwaresupplygroup.com/microsoft-windows-7-...
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aznshinobi said:
Well you can still go with the build I suggested, just buy it from Amazon. You'll end up totaling only $30 more for WAY more performance and future proofing on the PSU end.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($90.86 @ Amazon)
Total: $1007.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-17 08:18 EDT-0400)

So, basically this? I'm not really sold on Rosewill PSUs. What makes you recommend it? Also, I'm not really intrested in SLI/Xfire, since by the time my friend will need it there will be better cards out there. What do you guys think, should I change anything else?

I was playing around with the parts a bit more and here is what I got:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($215.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($96.49 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card ($247.86 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-222BB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (64-bit) ($90.86 @ Amazon)
Total: $1028.13
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2012-09-17 10:07 EDT-0400)

What do you guys think? My main concern is the PSU, otherwise it seems perfect. But, I'd love some input. Thanks.
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