Just meet half way and get 8400 and 1060 imo.
Needing to upgrade 8600k or 8400 will be similar time frame anyway

sure he could go all out on cpu,mobo,ram,ssd and upgrade gpu later

but if he doesnt want to upgrade later, i would spend the extra cash on better gpu, imo more ballanced build

coincidence - just watched a new linus tech video where he test very similar to the build i posted in VR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZG3e_Nn2ps

if? i clearly stated if you are somewhat serious about pc gaming I can kinda agree
and gave perfect example of the people that went fx series route

and remember gpu is fastest depreciating part in your system(besides last gens with mining explosion 2 and first mining explosion few yrs ago)
all depends if you want best graphics/performance/epeen/etc
and also max setting suck cause at times using aa/txaa/etc doesnt really give you any visual improvement besides slow your shit



this also good option

but I'd rather get great foundation, try to build like a tank then a quick fix

sure man word.. agree

but u guys are basicly saying go spend more money... instead of giving the best advice within his budget

maybe he just want to be able to play these games and want to spend as little as possible - sure sounds like it with the "mega super budget"

he gave 800 max

but never gave details beside which games

resolution would be preferred
does he need anything else monitor kb mouse
any reusable parts