$1300 gaming and work PC

SuperAdan0007

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Can you guys recommend the best components for a $1300 gaming PC. Im using a Asus GTX 770 and an i5 (maybe 3570K), i have all other componnets but im trying to get the best bang for my buck, so im not sure which motherboard or RAM i should use. OS and case are also part of the $1300 budget. Thanks
 
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[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1wSKx) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1wSKx/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1wSKx/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $199.99 @ Microcenter
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $27.50 @ Outlet PC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extreme4) | $139.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600...

mike789

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Here is one

[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1wSKx) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1wSKx/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1wSKx/benchmarks/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $199.99 @ Microcenter
**CPU Cooler** | [Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-cpu-cooler-rrb10212pg1) | $27.50 @ Outlet PC
**Motherboard** | [ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z87extreme4) | $139.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cml8gx3m2a1600c9) | $74.08 @ TigerDirect
**Storage** | [Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd128bw) | $122.99 @ NCIX US
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx770dc2oc2gd5) | $399.99 @ Microcenter
**Case** | [Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-case-fdcadefr4tiw) | $79.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [Corsair Professional 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-power-supply-cmpsu650hxa) | $124.98 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SN-208BB DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sn208bb) | $32.19 @ SuperBiiz
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $89.98 @ Outlet PC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $1291.68
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-27 14:06 EDT-0400 |

 
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