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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.84 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($199.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($549.99 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 Advanced ATX Mid Tower Case ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 850W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Case Fan: Enermax UCTB12P 71.2 CFM 120mm Fan ($12.43 @ Mwave)
Total: $1816.06
This is about as good as it gets. 600+ below your budget.
The i7 4770k is a very popular CPU.
The Hyper Evo will keep it nice and cool. Also quiet.
Extreme4 is a nice, decent feature packed board.
16gigabytes of ram will be sure to run any programs you may use.
The SSD will be for your OS and some of your most used games/programs. The HDDs are for large storage of pictures, documents, etc.
R9 290X is one of the best GPUs out there. Great all around performance.
CM Storm Scout 2 Advance has a nice handle for portability, great case design, and looks good (in my opinion).
850w PSU will keep you covered now and for future upgrades.
Optical drive with DVD read/write. Not much to say.
Windows 8.1 is the most recent version of Windows.
The extra fan should be added to the top of the Scout 2 advance pushing air out. This is for optimal airflow.
I'll get to work on the $1000 one now.
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You will need a CPU, Motherboard, GPU, PSU, RAM, Case, Storage (HDDs and SSDs), and a OS.
Peripherals- Keyboard, Mouse, audio of some sort (headset, speakers), and a monitor.
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This is the $1000 build.
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CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($299.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($265.38 @ Newegg)
Case: Zalman Z12 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $992.29
Everything is pretty much slightly-slower, slightly less feature-packed. The CPU is the same though, so performance won't be to big of a difference. Also the GPU is still a AMD 200 series card. 8gigs of Ram this time. This should be enough for whatever you may do, but not as future proof. Decent storage. Windows 8.1. 500w PSU is great for this rig, but may not be enough for future upgrades.
thank you all
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