gaming pc build advice

[bitstream5]

here is my pcpartpicker build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1YgPa

the last time i built a pc was in 1992 so, in other words, i know nothing.
I am looking for ways to improve the build and reduce the cost (preferably to under $800).

My goal is to move from console to pc gaming and I would like to be able to play games like skyrim heavily modded at max settings (graphics and immersion mods etc) while also having some ability to play recent games at near max settings. I am more of an RPG than FPS player so FPS focused build is not too important.

I hope to add another GPU for sli and an ssd in the next year as funds will allow (second child is in the oven so it may be awhile)

Thanks in advance for any advice/input!

 

[navask01]

Is that 800 inlcuding OS and the keyboard?

 

[aznricepuff]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($117.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost 2GB Video Card ($143.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K400 Wireless Slim Keyboard w/Touchpad ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $823.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 12:33 EST-0500)

Closest I could come to $800 while still picking parts compatible with your stated goals; still had to take advantage of quite a few listed deals and discounts.

Mobo and PSU were chosen to accommodate future SLI option.

 

[navask01]

Altered your build slightly. Your CPU and mobo are fine.
Changed your GPU to a better one.Added in a cooler.Changed your case(subjective,feel free to change it if you want to)
Your mobo does support sli/xfire(xfire in this case) but if want to do so you'll need a 700w PSU minimum. Don't know if you can afford that right now.So i changed your PSU to a 550w for the time being.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.96 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UD3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.65 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($48.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($67.99 @ Amazon)
Monitor: Asus VS247H-P 23.6" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K400 Wireless Slim Keyboard w/Touchpad ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $970.49
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-06 12:39 EST-0500)

 

[bitstream5]

Thank you all for your quick responses and assistance. I had to be away from my computer and am just now getting a chance to say thanks!