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My friend has been using iMacs forever, but recently his Macbook pro broke down and he said he might consider getting a PC. I love building computers, but I am horrible at picking out parts. I've realized that I probably shouldn't try and do something I'm no good at, especially if its relevant to something with a lot of money involved.

Ok, so here is what he wants in a computer for a $1400 budget:
- Higher end graphics card
- Good screen capture ability
- Easy to fix and add things to
- Cool looking case

Don't forget to include an OS and please recommend a screen

I want to present him with a computer that is so superior to any Mac that I can pull him away and convince him to go PC.
 
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woltej1
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3afEo
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3afEo/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3afEo/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($491.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX...
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woltej1

woltej1

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3af1t
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3af1t/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3af1t/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($491.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 (Black/Orange) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.24 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell S2340M 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($153.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1532.11

Was the monitor included in the budget? You said recommend so I wasn't sure. This build will max out any game on the market at 1080p and is very future proof.
 
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RazerZ

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1366.39
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-15 11:33 EDT-0400)
 
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RazerZ

RazerZ

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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($509.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Phantom 530 (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($104.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer S230HLAbii 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1465.40
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-15 12:25 EDT-0400)
This build has plenty of space as well as plenty of room for upgrades.
 
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woltej1

woltej1

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3afEo
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3afEo/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3afEo/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($114.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($491.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Thermaltake Smart 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($81.24 @ TigerDirect)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell S2340M 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($153.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $1487.11

I got cheaper RAM and also a less fancy, but still high quality case. I could've taken some money away from the display but you got a 780 so you want its graphics to look good.
 
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