Need gaming/editing computer

[Fr3shBait]

I have never built a computer before so i am very lost when it comes to picking parts. I want to build a really good gaming pc but will also be used for light editing, mainly rendering. My budget is around $800 and i would definitely prefer an intel cpu but i am up for anything.

 

[s4in7]

For $800 with a good GPU for gaming you're in the i5 and AMD FX-8320 territory--but the i5 only has 4 cores and no hyper-threading so I'd definitely get the FX-8320, since that CPU has a whopping 8 cores and is outstanding at rendering, editing, and performs on the level of an i5 when gaming.

Intel system (better upgrade path, slower right now):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($192.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H87M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($310.49 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.07 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $819.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 17:18 EDT-0400)

AMD build (limited upgrade path, faster right now):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($154.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($310.49 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill CHALLENGER ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.07 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $821.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-01 17:21 EDT-0400)

 

[wolverine96]

What kind of rendering? 3D rendering, like VRay or Cycles?

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[Fr3shBait]

What kind of rendering? 3D rendering, like VRay or Cycles?

Here's a slightly cheaper optical drive:
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just rendering edited videos

 

[wolverine96]

If you're editing videos, I would get the 8320, like s4in7 said. Also get a good graphics card for gaming. s4in7 suggested the GTX 770, and I agree!