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Best build for $800 budget help please.

Brown224

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Hello

So I'm trying to build pretty much a gaming computer for $800 or less or a little more if need be. I just want to mainly play games on high graphics. Playing on ultra would be nice but not really a must have thing.
I haven't built a computer in years, and this is what I've come up with so far. Don't really know if this is a good build or not, or if there is a build that is cheaper and will still preform at high settings for upcoming games.
Resolution that I play at is - 1920x1080
Any suggestions would be great!
Thanks ahead of time.

Processor http://www.amazon.com/AMD-FD8320FRHKBOX-FX-8320-FX-Series-Edition/dp/B009O7YU56/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394808808&sr=8-2&keywords=fx8350

Motherboard - http://www.amazon.com/M5A99FX-PRO-R2-0-990FX-Motherboard/dp/B008B6ONXK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395059410&sr=8-1&keywords=990fx

Dvd/rw drive - http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Serial-ATA-Internal-Optical-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=pd_sim_pc_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=17PXAKVABV0QYCNXJM76

Power supply http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Extreme-Power-Plus/dp/B001NJ0CZA/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1395144409&sr=8-11&keywords=600+watt+psu

Case - http://www.amazon.com/NZXT-Guardian-Tower-Black-921RB-001-BL/dp/B004351H9G/ref=pd_sim_pc_20?ie=UTF8&refRID=0F57D5J5TY4EGW1FWMQ6

Ram - http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-PC3-12800-1600MHz-9-9-9-24-F3-12800CL9D-8GBRL/dp/B00339X1EM/ref=pd_sim_pc_16?ie=UTF8&refRID=17PXAKVABV0QYCNXJM76

Hard drive - http://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-Desktop-Hard-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_text_y

Graphic Card - http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-R9270X-DC2T-2GD5-Graphics-Cards/dp/B00FW4A5YU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395083601&sr=8-2&keywords=270x
 
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Why would you pay that much for a 270x? This build gets you the same CPU, much better PSU, and a better GPU - GTX 760.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card...
You are in OK shape minus the PSU. Stick with Antec, Corsair, XFX or Seasonic. Squeezed in an SSD in the build below...

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.25 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270 2GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $817.16
 
Why would you pay that much for a 270x? This build gets you the same CPU, much better PSU, and a better GPU - GTX 760.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Other: NZXT Guardian 921 Case ($69.99)
Total: $791.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-18 09:01 EDT-0400)
 
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