Gaming Computer Help

[pcbuildernoob111]

Alright so this is going to be the first time building computers. I need help deciding what should be the best for my budget of under $800. I already have a build ready so I can get feedback on it.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/4rxPGX
So my biggest questions I have is:
Is all the parts compatible with each other?
Do I need an optical drive, I only see myself using this for installing windows 8.1, and even then I could I just use a flash drive?
Is there better things I can get with my money?
Can this build run games at High settings?

Thank you for your time.

 

[iso4675809]

i still think i3 is better because i dont think that there will be alot of games relesed in near future that will use more than 2 core (currently there are about 5 such games) and you build is so wrong GTX 750TI for gaming with this budget ???

Thats not true actually all recent titles definitley take advantage of four core otherwise why would the i5 be so popularin the gaming community, thats a given in addition more games now and in the future are being written to take advantage of all the cpu's cores. Now that i think of it when have you ever heard of an epic build with an i3 cpu? And considering the budget i dont think the 750ti is to bad, its a solid performer, get the job done, its cheap and he could always upgrade later like he stated he would.

 

[turbopiki]

everybody is getting i5 for future proof and because it has stroger cores than i3 games will come that will use 4 cores but for now i3 is enough even when games will use 4 cores i think you will get better performance with 2 strong ones than 8 weak ones.

gtx 750ti is bad for the budget r9 280 is much better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlOlylyvtaE

let say
build 1 : is fx-8350 and gtx750ti
build 2 : is i3 4160 and r9 280

which will performe better in games in about 3 years ?
i would bet my money that build 2 will performe much better GPU is way more important in games than CPU

 

[dasulman]

I'll just throw this in to the argument mix:
the i5 4440 and the fx 8320 are arguably neck and neck (when the fx is OC of course). each has their own benefits and successes in different games.
HOWEVER
to throw together two different different systems of cpu, mobo (and cpu cooler as required for the fx)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $226.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-16 15:06 EST-0500

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($138.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK THEMIS 65.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($69.75 @ OutletPC)
Total: $228.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-16 15:11 EST-0500

$2 difference, only difference is more wattage used meaning people have to spend more money on a better power supply, case and cooling fans.
now stop arguing and just accept that each have their advantages and disadvantages.

 

[iso4675809]

everybody is getting i5 for future proof and because it has stroger cores than i3 games will come that will use 4 cores but for now i3 is enough even when games will use 4 cores i think you will get better performance with 2 strong ones than 8 weak ones.

gtx 750ti is bad for the budget r9 280 is much better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlOlylyvtaE

let say
build 1 : is fx-8350 and gtx750ti
build 2 : is i3 4160 and r9 280

which will performe better in games in about 3 years ?
i would bet my money that build 2 will performe much better GPU is way more important in games than CPU

I agree that the gpu is much more important than the cpu however in three years this will be a prehistoric platform and games will be alot more demanding your going to have to upgrade the gpu either way and honestly. As far the future goes i'd prefer to get an amd octacore over an i3 4160- i3's are soft i only recommend them if for general use like web browsering watching vids listening to pandora, working on microsoft office thats about it.