[Build Help] - Building my first gaming PC and looking for some guidance . . .

Build Help:

Have you read the sidebar and rules? (Please do)

yes

What is your intended use for this build? The more details the better.

80% gaming, 15% school work (matlab, microsoft office, ...)

If gaming, what kind of performance are you looking for? (Screen resolution, FPS, game settings)

I would like my PC to perform in the medium to high performance range. Minimum screen resolution is 720p, but I would prefer 1080p.

What is your budget (ballpark is okay)?

Roughly $800. I am willing to spend more if the more expensive part will make the PC run much better.

In what country are you purchasing your parts?

US

**Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please). [Consider formatting your parts list.] PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor	$195.99 @ SuperBiiz
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-H110M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$55.99 @ SuperBiiz
Memory	Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory	$45.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Crucial BX100 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$159.99 @ Amazon
Storage	Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$71.89 @ OutletPC
Video Card	XFX Radeon R9 380 2GB Double Dissipation Video Card	$154.99 @ Newegg
Case	Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case	$40.98 @ Newegg
Power Supply	XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply	$55.99 @ SuperBiiz
Keyboard	Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse	$9.99 @ NCIX US
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$826.80
	Mail-in rebates	-$35.00
	Total	$791.80
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-06 14:03 EST-0500

Provide any additional details you wish below.

I intend to use this PC for games such as Fallout 4, StarWars Battlefront, and many upcoming games in the future. The plan is for this PC to replace my Xbox 360 and my dying laptop.

I hopefully do not need to buy an operating system as my school offers windows and office for free. However the website states: "Please note that in order to download and install the Windows Upgrade, you must have an existing operating system already installed on your machine." Does this mean I would not be able to install windows onto the PC for free?

I am also in need of a monitor, but I do not know much about them. If anybody has any suggestions that would be fantastic

Thanks again for your help

Submitted by JPLIVESTRONG Xbox 720 Release Date 2015