Help Me Make (Get) A Great Workstation pc

blue2kid3

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So let my explain my situation as I have read the amazing build replies for people.

I am returning my $1,200 lenovo laptop as I have noticed when Im at school or on the go I do light tasks but at home I play heavy 3D games and work on my programming ect.

So my plan is to return my laptop (Its defective anyway) and get a cheap $200 laptop for coffee shop work, And have a beast for home that I can upgrade when I need.

So I have been looking at lenovos E model workstation for entry level software creators and dells workstation as well they start at $799ish so I was wondering if building my own could get me more for less.

I will be honest I like my steam games and would love to play titan fall without getting an xbox one.
(so if I could get a graphics card to swap-out even would be cool {if that's even possible}) I would be doing beginner grunt work like java, flash games, and other application, game creation. But again would it be possible to play games on a workstations?

So Im looking for any advice would the pre-built workstation work or could you guys think of a custom machine that suites me better.

Quick requirements: Something to play the occasional game on, A pc for content creation, easily up-gradable, Price range MAX needs to be $1,000-$1,200.

Again you guys rock for even reading this post! Thanks for any advice!
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2yPDX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2yPDX/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2yPDX/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($162.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($160.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze...
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2yPDX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2yPDX/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2yPDX/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($226.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($69.69 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus GRYPHON Z87 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($162.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($160.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($77.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1099.59
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-10 02:55 EST-0500)
 
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