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This is what I have come up with. I'm just looking for perhaps some suggestions to improve my build or perhaps save some money.

CPU Intel Core i5-3570K for $230

Graphics MSI N760 TF 2GD5/OC Graphics Cards N760 TF 2GD5/OC for $270

Motherboard MSI Z77A-G45 Intel 7 Series Motherboard for $139

Ram Corsair Vengeance CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B Desktop Memory Kit - 8GB (2x 4GB) for $70

CD Drive Samsung SH-224BB/BEBE Internal 24X DVD Burner for $20

Hard Drive Seagate 500GB Solid State Hybrid Drive - 2.5" Form Factor, SATA III 6 Gb/s, 5400 RPM, 64MB Cache (ST500LM000) for $90

PSU Ultra LSP750 750-Watt Power Supply for $60

Case Thermaltake VN40006W2N Commander MS-I Snow Edition Tower Case - ATX, Mid-Tower, 3x 5.25" Bays, 5x 3.5" Bays, 7x Expansion Slots, USB, USB 3.0, Security Lock, White for $51

OS Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium GFC-02050 Operating System Software - 64bit, DVD for $100

Monitor I-Inc IL195ABB 19" Class Widescreen LED Backlit Monitor for $90

With tax the total cost of this build is $1262. I would preferably like to bring that down, but if there are any larger bottlenecks in my build that will cost a bit more to fix, I'm okay with throwing a bit more money at it.

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I don't like a couple things... I think you could upgrade to a better MOBO and GPU for very little $$$.

Here is a $1500 build that could be easily brought down to your level.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dFbf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dFbf/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dFbf/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.13 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($128.53 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @...
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I went $77 over at $1377

Case - $75 - Corsair 500R White http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139010

PSU - $80 - Corsair TX750 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139021

MoBo - $140 - ASUS Z87 A http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131981
CPU - $240 - Intel Core i5-4670k http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116899

RAM - $65 - (2 x 4GB) Muskin CAS 8 DDR3-1600 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226191

Cooler - $30 - CM Hyper 212 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709011


GFX - $260 - Gigabyte GTX 760 Windforce http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125465
GFX - Later - Same

HD - $95 Caviar Black 1TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136533
SSD - $135 - Samsung 840 Pro 128GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147192

DVD Writer - $17 - Asus DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204

OS - $100 - Win 7-64 Home Pre http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986

Monitor - $140 Asus VH238H Black 23" http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236117

 
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I don't like a couple things... I think you could upgrade to a better MOBO and GPU for very little $$$.

Here is a $1500 build that could be easily brought down to your level.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dFbf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dFbf/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dFbf/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100 92.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($97.13 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($134.98 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($128.53 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Desktop HDD 4TB 3.5" 5900RPM Internal Hard Drive ($171.97 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card ($194.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N180UBE 802.11b/g/n USB 2.0 Wi-Fi Adapter ($16.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 932 Blue ATX Full Tower Case ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Asus BC-12B1ST/BLK/B/AS Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.97 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1473.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-05 21:38 EDT-0400)

Switch to Win7 home $89.98, Remove optical bluray -$49.99, Remove WIFI -$16.99, Switch Cooler to Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO CPU fan $29.98 = New price $1299.39!!! (Pick a cheap case and lower 4TB "Storage" and you'll have enough for inexpensive monitor and $20 cd drive)
 
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Nice 4th Generation Haswell build for you.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($255.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: AOC e2752Vh 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($229.99 @ Microcenter)
Total: $1194.67
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-05 23:39 EDT-0400)
 
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AGREED! And nice build. Looks a little noisy... without ssd and fan. but my real question is are the haswell 4670k better than the 3570k or is it just personal preference?
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dKe7
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dKe7/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1dKe7/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: ASRock B75 PRO3-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($77.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($58.49 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $929.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-06 02:31 EDT-0400)
 
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