Decent Gaming PC?

[Kaiser499]

Hey guys, looking for a decent gaming desktop computer for my nephew. I'm trying to avoid the mistake of going to bestbuy later and getting one there because I know how crappy those systems are. His mother's budget is around 800 or so. He plays games like Minecraft & Dota 2. Maybe throw some links to cyberpower or ibuypower too.

Probably should mention that the resolution will be 1920x1080.

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Try this core out:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor ($74.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($75.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 270X 2GB royalQueen Video Card ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $673.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Gone for the overclockable Pentium from Intel and a budget Z87 motherboard so that you can get more CPU performance on it. 270x is arguably the best GPU for budget, though you could conseivably get a GTX750TI, in which case drop down to the XFX Core 500W PSU over the HCG in my build. Everything else is down to personal preference.

[Kaiser499]

How about this? Since I know nothing of how to build computers is this pretty decent?

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1G62R1

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How about this? Since I know nothing of how to build computers is this pretty decent?

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1G62R1

It's okay, barring the PSU - the Builder series from Corsair are not really good in overclocking situations. I'd go for the CS650 that's on offer, really. I'd also claim the F2P bundle from CyberPowerPC.

Bear in mind, though, that that takes your budget over the $800 mark.