Building a new gaming computer

DisjointNut6424

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Hey guys, i am trying to build my first gaming pc for under $800. I wanted to know how much i should spend on each part, or if you have a part list, that would be even beter
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GXmGHx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GXmGHx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE...

TomThePotato

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($80.54 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.85 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $785.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-26 17:24 EST-0500

750w is kinda overkill as this is a single graphics card build, but.. the power supply's going for a good price and it'll make it easier to upgrade! Also, this build includes an OS (Windows 8), and you'll have to upgrade to 8.1 through the website.
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GXmGHx
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GXmGHx/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Silver Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.43 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $803.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-26 17:30 EST-0500
 
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