Noob pc builder help

[objectiveescort]

I want to build a pc that can play current games. I will mostly will be playing games like minecraft and other games that catch my eye. I just want to get the most bang for my buck.I am willing to spend 500-800$. I know a little bit about pc's well just the parts and how to install but the actual parts that go together, what you should get and avoid is what im having trouble with. Please help me understand. ive watched videos but they just show you how to put it together.I wanna know the best cpu which one should i get for my needs. What kinda graphics card things like that what im having trouble with.

Sooooo Please help if all fails i was looking to get thishttp://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-x51-r2/pd
I know you don't get your bang for your buck but this is the only other option. I would also like your opinion on it thou

 

[mbreslin1954]

I think you should go with at least an i5 CPU. The cheapest Alienware on your link that has one is $899, already out of your budget. You can build one for cheaper. Are you anywhere near a Micro Center? Go to www.microcenter.com and find your nearest store. They have the cheapest prices on Intel CPUs. I just bought an i7-4770K from them last week for $279, that's more than you need, but I do a lot of video encoding and wanted it.