Computer build for 600-800$

[PapaSimmz]

Looks for parts for a build for a buddy, what guys suggest?

he has windows 7 copy

no peripherals will be needed aside from a  monitor

hes a huge gamer so  a good graphics card is a must

[Laputacake]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E35 V2 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.39 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: *G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Directron)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: Philips 227E4LSB 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($118.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $791.30

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-13 16:39 EST-0500

[PapaSimmz]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E35 V2 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($59.39 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: *G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($60.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Directron)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: Philips 227E4LSB 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($118.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $791.30

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-13 16:39 EST-0500

hows that graphics card

[Laputacake]

hows that graphics card

Its good. Best bang for you buck around this price range.

[Gilbert]

Laputa's got the right list that's all you'll need for the most part.

[Benjals]

hows that graphics card

It's a really nice card for it's price.

So far I have had no issues running games at ultra settings, though settings need to be lowered for some of the newest AAA games.