Best build for $1800

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I recently got some money than I was expecting from a sale, Instead of a measly $850, I sold a bunch of more stuff and got nearly $1800, Actually exactly 1772.xx. So I'm just going to round that up 1800. What's the absolute best I can get for that amount of money?

Games will be, Mmorpgs, Mmo's, RTS's. Like Diablo 3, Fallout 3, Guild Wars 2, Mirrors Edge, some FPS games, Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3, Any free mmorpg, The new Final Fantasy MMORPG when it comes out next month, Any of the command and conquer series. The most current C&C series, Red Alert 3, Tiberium Twilight, and the new one coming out this fall, C&C 2013 or Generals 2.

I need a lot of hard drive space 2.5 TB or more, I want a dedicated sound card, I'm not a fan of motherboard audio, I have 3 old hard drives going back into the computer, 2 of them are in my current computer I am using now, and one old drive that I have to find.

I would like to run past games on ultra high, and current games on high, No SLI, I don't think I would like it. Preferably a case with lots of cooling, I live out in TN, and it gets hot out here.

Please keep in mind I am a complete noob when it comes to anything on computers. Please be gentle :).

Oh, And superior wireless card than my USB Asus N53.
 
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Yes the OS takes around 20 gb leaving you with 100 gb of extra space. Average games are 10-20 gb so you'll be able to install 4-6 games you can later uninstall them and put them on the nromal hdd. Just put the ones you are going to play the most on your SSD for faster speeds
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I could use a monitor, New keyboard, Mouse in that budget. I have a lenovo keyboard and mouse, the most stock that comes in a factory box.
 
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Pardon me, but why on god's green Earth would you leave an SSD out of a $1,800 build, and put it in a Source 210 to boot? I try to avoid the Source 210 at the $600 mark.

OP, this is what I would recommend:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($675.38 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($152.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1727.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-11 08:50 EDT-0400)

It has a very well-cooled case, the strongest single GPU that even pretends to be efficient, and the potential to SLI down the road. It doesn't include a mouse, keyboard, sound card, or wi-fi adapter, but it does have spare room in the budget to add them (peripherals are really subjective, and I'm not versed in wi-fi adapters and sound cards). If you need me to free up more money for those parts, just let me know and I'll tweak the build.
 
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Fair enough. I'm a bit overly conservative when it comes to PSU, I admit. Dropping to 650w (if OP doesn't plan to ever SLI) or 750w (if OP plans to SLI and is less paranoid about PSUs than I am) could free up enough to upgrade to a Noctua NH-D14.
 
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If its possible, I would like to free up some money for the following, Keyboard, Mouse, Soundcard, Wifi adaptor, and a bigger SSD. I saw a video of this wifi adaptor the ASUS PCE-AC66 Although I may be caught in the gimmick but it says 1300 MbPs. What do you think.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($189.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($43.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($152.98 @ Outlet PC)
Keyboard: AZIO Levetron Wired Gaming Keyboard ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: V7 M30P10-7N Wired Optical Mouse ($4.11 @ Amazon)
Total: $1768.82
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-11 14:40 EDT-0400)
Hope this helps.
 
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Whoops! Terribly sorry, I forgot that you don't want to overclock. I must admit, in your shoes, I would keep an open mind regarding SLI, as it significantly improves your upgrade options, but it's your call in the end. This would be my suggestion, accounting for your preferences:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($676.13 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($152.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1688.03
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-12 06:50 EDT-0400)

It should leave plenty of space for peripherals, a sound card, wi-fi adapter, etc, and it has the larger SSD you asked for. If you're absolutely sure about never SLIing, you can drop down to an ASRock H87 Performance and an Intel Core i5-4670 (they're presently in a combo for the same price as a 4670 and a H87 Pro4, so you may as well get the marginally better board). If you're unsure, however, you should stay with the 4670k and Extreme6, which are in a combo for $80, and thus only slightly more expensive than the 4670 and Pro4.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-UD4H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.49 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($98.69 @ Mac Mall)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.50 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1720.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-12 06:53 EDT-0400)


 
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I just pieced together my first build, tell me what you think, I know its quite over budget, I just wanted to see what I could build using benchtests and reviews from newegg and other places.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fYCq
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fYCq/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1fYCq/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120XL 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($119.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 60GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($121.80 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ NCIX US)
Sound Card: Asus Xonar Phoebus 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($173.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-AC66 802.11b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($95.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
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 ($16.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($152.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $2191.62
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-12 16:46 EDT-0400)
 
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That build is way beyond the budget you first stated. How much exactly are you willing to spend?I can put something together but I need to make sure what your exact budget is. I personally don't see the point in buying a dedicated soundcard,most onboard motherboard audio now a days are great I also can't see why you would want a really expensive wireless adapter you can get one a lot cheaper or even better use an ethernet cable which is far superior to a wireless adapter.
 
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I know it was over budget, but I just wanted to see what I could piece together on my own, Clearly my build skills are not good. My build budget is 1800, but I want to stay with the AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8 core processor. I just do indeed think its good, It may not benefit me but I think its awesome because it has 8cores, If you don't think I need a sound card then lets axe that right away, I just thought sound cards were better, because they are dedicated sound cards. I have a Logitech Z906, I only want to get the best gaming sound and music sound I can. As for the wireless adapter, I guess I got sucked into the gimmick watching the newegg video stating it has 1300 MBPS. Unfortunately I can only run wireless as I'm on the other side of the house. I just recently got this router an Asus Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router I just want to get the best connection I can out of this router.

I really am bad with computers, I get sucked into gimmicks.

If possible I'd like to stick with the AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor

I am sorry for the confusion, My budget is still 1800.
 
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Ok,well I just checked that router out and the max is 900 mps so buying a 1300 mps would be useless. Also newegg is great but don't overkill for things you won't need.
Anyways here you go
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($122.22 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VE247H 23.6" Monitor ($152.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1811.07
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-13 10:55 EDT-0400)
I'm planning to build an 8350 gaming rig with identical parts in a few months,I've done a ton of research and those are some pretty decent parts. That motherboard may cause some people problems when overclocking but it's mostly because they didn't get the latest version of the motherboard so please be aware of that and be sure when you get it it's Revision 3.0 . As for that version of the 780,that's the best GTX 780 you can get as it's already factory overclocked and has a great cooler. I managed to fit you a wireless adapter which is great as you can put it in a pci slot and not have to have it outside your case. I could put you a much better parts but it WILL exceed the budget mainly because of the monitor and the windows OS. I don't suppose you happen to have an extra monitor laying around or just hook your pc to a tv for a while until you can buy a monitor and use that extra money for some better parts?
 
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If you are willing to use that monitor for a while until you can buy a decent monitor, I suggest a 120 hz gaming monitor like the BenQ XL2420T which will give you more than 60 fps and is highly recommended especially when buying a great GPU like the GTX 780, I can manage to put you a better motherboard and more RAM.
Here:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($103.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Crosshair V Formula-Z ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($119.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.98 @ Outlet PC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($122.22 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($659.99 @ Amazon)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1797.10
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-13 11:18 EDT-0400)
That is the best motherboard for overclocking the 8350,it's been getting great reviews and I even managed to fit you 16gb of RAM within your budget so you won't have to worry about upgrading later down the road. Here's a great overclocking tutorial and the guy uses the same motherboard so overclocking will be a breeze:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MckeAmnDeTk
 
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It has 8 cores, 4 modules 2 cores in each module. The OP stated that he wants an 8350 plus i just checked newegg and the 8350 with the motherboard I chose is still cheaper than the bundle.
 
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