$1000 Intel Gaming Rig - First Build

camberto5

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I'm looking to build my first gaming pc with a budget of about $1000. I am looking to use an Intel CPU ( I already know what I will do if I choose the AMD route). I need all the hardware for a computer that can connect to wifi (do you need a wireless network card?), windows 8.1 (32/64bit) that is not oem, and I want a 1080p Monitor. Can anyone help me out? You can use Pc Part Picker to make the list or not. For the case I would prefer to use an ATX mid tower with a window like the Fractal Design Define R4 (my prefered case). I would also like a GPU with similar power to a Radeon R9 270x, GTX 760, or anything that will get me good frames, on high settings, on 1080p. Thanks in advance.
 

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Avexir Core series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($63.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1080.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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camberto5

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Thanks for the suggestion! Everything looks great on it, and thanks for using the Define R4 in it. It seems like it would be a better idea to get a faster monitor above 60Hz because wouldn't that only put out 60 fps maximum? I know 60 fps is pretty much the sweet spot in gaming fps but in some games it would be nice to get even more with the R9 280x. I also really love that you used the Hyper 212 Evo because I've heard that is a great cooler and I want to get it as an upgraded heatsink.
 

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You're welcome man! Thanks for all the good sayings! And yeah I do love the CM Hyper 212 EVO. I use it for my current build for 2 months and so far it's still doing good. It's still very silent and still works well. Happy gaming.
 

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