Best Gaming Rig for around $1000

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guy9988

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Im looking for a gaming build that is around $1000 can be a little more. I want the best for the money im spending
 
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Sylvanriv

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This should suit your needs well...

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($115.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1016.78
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-26 00:24 EST-0500)
 
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Here is another build for you, it has the newer chip design which i would recommend over the 3570k, also a good quality PSU which is strong enough to run 2 Gtx 770s or 2 R9 280x if you want to later years. Evo 212 will allow you to do some light OCing if you ever want to do it

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Microcenter)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($58.86 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $991.05
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-26 01:01 EST-0500)

Here is an AMD build with a different case so you have choices:

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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.29 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($319.99 @ B&H)
Case: Zalman Z9 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $952.18
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-26 01:05 EST-0500)
 
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guy9988

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I want to be able to do a decent amount of ocing to the point where its as fast as it can go
 
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guy9988

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what abut this build?
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2qxfb
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2qxfb/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2qxfb/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($42.00)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($61.02 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($250.00)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.00)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $893.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-26 18:04 EST-0500)
 
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That is also a solid build just you will be using the 1155 Chipset (3570k) rather than the new 1150 (4670k), some people still go with the 3570 because it still is a good OCer and does a good at gaming
 
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guy9988

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what about the usb 3.0 in front with the case and the 1.5 instead of 1.6 v I would like to use the 4670k but need to keep the price around the same as it is here
 
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