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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)...

I'd also run away from that reference cooler R9 290x, I understand that is $100 less than the next one, but it has notorious issues with its heating.

Here is another suggestion: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+...

While this is somewhat overkill for a "Dad's PC", it should last for a long time s, this is my suggestion: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX...

I tweaked your build a little. There's no way to get it to $600 without losing power, I downgraded both the CPU and GPU and suggested some other components to do so: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @...

Here is my take for this budget: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.98 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: ASRock...

here's a suggestion: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($228.99 @ NCIX US) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.55 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB)...

Ok, without the case, you have some headroom. Now, for this price point, I'd still pick the AMD processor and bump the GPU so, this is what I'd recommend: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£101.99 @ Aria PC) CPU...

And what are you using the CPU for?

Just costs, they have comparable performances with the AMD costing less, thus letting you get a better motherboard and GPU. I just saw that you already have the case, is it microATX or just ATX?

Here's a suggestion: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor (£101.99 @ Aria PC) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler (£25.45 @ Scan.co.uk) Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+...

The GTX 780 is already overkill for that resolution, you're fine with 3GB

Just see my first answer

I like that build, I'd still pick the R9 290 and an SSD for the price but if you want the GTX 780 then nothing wrong with your route, that build will max every game you throw at it with no issues.

Here is a suggestion: PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($142.99 @ NCIX US) CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC) Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+...