Building PC, on budget (750$)

[ryguy978]

Hey guys i'm looking to start my first build and want help from the seemingly great professionals like yourselves. Any DIY combos, pc part pickers, or whatever you have up your sleeves is find by me, just looking for expert advice.
Approximate purchase date: Within next few days.
Budget Range: 750-800$
System usage: Gaming, minor video/photo editing, web surfing, Microsoft office.
Monitor: Already got one.
Windows: Budget MUST include the windows 8.1
Preferred website: I'm comfortable with New Egg, but if there's other reliable ones then why not.
Location: Billerica, MA, USA
Parts preferences: I5 or Amd FX-8350(eight core) and a Nvidia GTX 960 would suffice. Although i trust your guys' opinions much more than my own.
Overclocking: I guess?
SLI or crossfire: don't know
Additonal comments: I was looking for a pre-build on new egg but realized the parts are probably trash and i'm hoping to build my PC with better parts. I'm also looking for a mouse and keyboard that's decent for under 30$. I'd like a not so expensive case, but obviously one with great air flow. I'd also appreciate any first time builders tips or suggestons, they're duly noted. Thanks!
-Ryan

 

[razerg]

Here's a list. i5 included, possible of SLI in the future (MB and the PSU will support it), windows 8.1 included, 960 included.
Also it can be overclocked, though you'd have to add a CPU cooler.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $799.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 14:04 EDT-0400

 

[ryguy978]

Here's a list. i5 included, possible of SLI in the future (MB and the PSU will support it), windows 8.1 included, 960 included.
Also it can be overclocked, though you'd have to add a CPU cooler.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill REDBONE U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $799.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 14:04 EDT-0400

So the EVGA video card is the way to go? I appreciate your help.

 

[DeathRabit]

Alternative with better GPU
CPU no OC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($262.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case ($26.25 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $773.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 14:24 EDT-0400

 

[JOSHBLY]

This will do most of the things you will throw at it. The performance is based upon needs vs. wants, you will run most games at 1080p at medium to high settings.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZK6LXL

 

[Archaic59]

This will do most of the things you will throw at it. The performance is based upon needs vs. wants, you will run most games at 1080p at medium to high settings.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZK6LXL

The price for your NZXT case isn't in the build, you need to fix it, and the PSU you picked isn't very good quality.

 

[Archaic59]

Alternative with better GPU
CPU no OC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($262.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case ($26.25 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $773.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 14:24 EDT-0400

Nice build rabbit. He wants mouse/keyboard too.

 

[JOSHBLY]

This will do most of the things you will throw at it. The performance is based upon needs vs. wants, you will run most games at 1080p at medium to high settings.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZK6LXL

The price for your NZXT case isn't in the build, you need to fix it, and the PSU you picked isn't very good quality.

Go with him. Nice job Archaic!

 

[razerg]

So the EVGA video card is the way to go? I appreciate your help.

I think EVGA 960 is the cheapest 960. This build is a way to go, compared to what others have posted, you have SLI compatibility, overclocking ability and good upgrade path since it is LGA1150.
Also i didn't see you wanted mouse and keyboard too, you can grab CM Storm Devastator combo for $30
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-keyboard-sgb3010kkmf1us
I don't think you can do any better with $30

 

[DeathRabit]

Alternative with better GPU
CPU no OC

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X OC Video Card ($262.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax Thorex ATX Mid Tower Case ($26.25 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $773.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 14:24 EDT-0400

Nice build rabbit. He wants mouse/keyboard too.

Archaic59
I not best person to chose Keyboard and Mouse * I personally use very cheap OEM brands
For keyboard and mouse I pay around 11$ 2-3 years ago and I still use them