And here's another build that keeps you around $550 USD.
It will destroy games maxed-out at 1080p 60+ fps. Let me know if you have questions!
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor | $94.89 @ OutletPC |
| CPU Cooler | Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler | $17.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Motherboard | Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard | $44.99 @ Micro Center |
| Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $59.98 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.89 @ OutletPC |
| Video Card | Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB Dual-X Video Card | $159.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | BitFenix Neos Black ATX Mid Tower Case | $33.99 @ NCIX US |
| Power Supply | EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply | $34.99 @ NCIX US |
| Wireless Network Adapter | Rosewill RNX-N250PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter | $17.98 @ OutletPC |
| Other | WINDOWS 7/8/8.1 from /r/microsoftsoftwareswap | $25.00 |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $594.69 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$55.00 | |
| Total | $539.69 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-06 13:47 EST-0500 |