2014 Gaming PC Build for ~$1000?

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Hello! I would like to build my first PC mainly for gaming, any help choosing parts is appreciated. :)

My budget is around $1000 CAD
-Preferred: Nvidia card; ATX Mid Tower, dual monitor (if under budget)
-Already have a keyboard, mouse, headphones, OS, and monitor

I'm also considering a dual monitor setup, would an old monitor and a new one work together, or is it best to use 2 new ones?

Thanks!
 
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This will do nicely and you will be able to overclock in the future quite happily

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($90.26 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX)...
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This will do nicely and you will be able to overclock in the future quite happily

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.50 @ Vuugo)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($90.26 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($349.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1086.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-05 18:55 EDT-0400
 
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Hey pyro, i also just switched to pc gaming, i built my pc today and im installing the drivers and os tomorow, or later today depending on how u want to look at things, also im in canada in ontario near the border, so eastern time zone, reply if u would lik to play together :D
 
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Looks great, thank you!



Nope, I'll probably get a 2nd monitor later. Thanks!



Hey, do you have Steam? :)
 
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If you go to a profile, add friend is on the right side. I just added you, so don't worry about it. ^^
 
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You heard correctly and incorrectly.
Some games run better on Nvidia, Some games run better on AMD.
Generally go for best bang for buck, which right now seems to be either the GTX 770 or the R9 280x.
If your going for CAD then i would go AMD, just raw performance on the 280x is fantastic.
 
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Ah yeah, you're right. I guess I meant to say more games that I play run better on Nvidia. I was thinking of getting the GTX 770 since it's a bit cheaper but I'll look into the 280x too, thanks!
 
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