Help me reduce my Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Rig's Price

[cwb50]

When I set out on this mission to make my first gaming Rig, my set budget was $800... I had several AMD builds drawn up, three in particular

1. [AMD FX-6300] Which effectively stayed far below my budget (about 720)
2. [AMD FX-6300] Another that borderline (about 785)
3. [AMD FX-8320] And one that exceeds (about 848)

The rig is being designed for this:

Types of games: Minecraft, Sims 4, Elderscrolls (Skyrim, not online elderscrolls), Valve (half-life, portal), Real-Time Strategies (Age of Mythology, Anno, etc), some steam games, etc.

Streaming video, recording video, editing video

However, I am slowly being won over to Intel.... If I am wrong just go head and let me know that I should stick with AMD, however... If you think I need to stick with this Intel CPU, help me lower the price of the build a bit. Also, I am aware there is no OS (I am a student, so I will get the $70 Windows 8.1 Pro):

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.62 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2360SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($113.36 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Total: $878.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[numanator]

It is pretty bare bones as it is for an intel build but here is my go at it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2360SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($113.36 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Total: $832.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

You would want at least a 550w power supply for an r9 280 or 280x + the antec is better quality. The r9 280 is 1/2 a step down from the 280x but is still a very powerful card.

 

[cwb50]

It is pretty bare bones as it is for an intel build but here is my go at it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2360SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($113.36 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Total: $832.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

You would want at least a 550w power supply for an r9 280 or 280x + the antec is better quality. The r9 280 is 1/2 a step down from the 280x but is still a very powerful card.

by barebones do you mean it is bad? Should i go with this instead?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/caleb50/saved/VZ448d

 

[numanator]

It is pretty bare bones as it is for an intel build but here is my go at it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2360SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($113.36 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Total: $832.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

You would want at least a 550w power supply for an r9 280 or 280x + the antec is better quality. The r9 280 is 1/2 a step down from the 280x but is still a very powerful card.

by barebones do you mean it is bad? Should i go with this instead?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/caleb50/saved/VZ448d

Sorry, by barebones I meant there is no fat to shave off, ie no real wasted money. Which is actually a good thing IMO but makes it hard to cut back for budget. Only place to take the budget down on the build I posted is probably the GPU but doing that would make a noticeable difference.

As for the AMD vs Intel, I personally prefer Intel's CPUs and pretty much all data shows that the i5 is better for gaming than the fx 8320

I actually like your initial build (except PSU choice).

 

[cwb50]

It is pretty bare bones as it is for an intel build but here is my go at it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($76.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2360SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($113.36 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Total: $832.03
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

You would want at least a 550w power supply for an r9 280 or 280x + the antec is better quality. The r9 280 is 1/2 a step down from the 280x but is still a very powerful card.

by barebones do you mean it is bad? Should i go with this instead?

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/caleb50/saved/VZ448d

Sorry, by barebones I meant there is no fat to shave off, ie no real wasted money. Which is actually a good thing IMO but makes it hard to cut back for budget. Only place to take the budget down on the build I posted is probably the GPU but doing that would make a noticeable difference.

As for the AMD vs Intel, I personally prefer Intel's CPUs and pretty much all data shows that the i5 is better for gaming than the fx 8320

I actually like your initial build (except PSU choice).

I can actually afford it, just dont wanna spend more than i have to

 

[schau314]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RJhhmG
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RJhhmG/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI B85M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($60.24 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC E2360SD 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($113.36 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($14.18 @ B&H)
Total: $787.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Although I would spend more on some parts and buy the graphics cards a little later.