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Looking For: $600-1000 Intel+Nvidia Gaming Build

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  • Looking For: $600-1000 Intel+Nvidia Gaming Build
  • Quad Core
  • Intel
  • Gaming Build
  • $600
  • $800
  • Nvidia
  • $1000
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September 22, 2014 7:42:19 PM

I want to fit in a quad-core Intel CPU, and a Nvidia GTX 600 series or higher onto a motherboard that has 4 RAM slots. It must start out with at least 2x4GB of DDR3 CAS 9 1600Mhz RAM or better from Corsair or G.Skill. Power Supply must also be Corsair. No less than a 1TB WD Black drive, and the SSD is optional, but Samsung or Intel only. The OS wont be factored into the price, nor will a keyboard, mouse, or display.

The goal here is to build a system to the above specifications that is capable of running most mainstream competitive games at no less than 60FPS, while not sacrificing too much on the graphics(high settings preferred), and still remaining cost effective.

To reiterate here's a list of all the required components..

-Case+fans/cooling system(All it has to do is function well for air flow not look nice)
-Motherboard with at least 4 RAM slots
-Quad-core Intel CPU
-Nvidia 600 series or higher GPU(EVGA preferred)
-At least 8GB Corsair/G.Skill 1600Mhz DDR3 CAS 9 RAM(2x4GB or 4x4GB kits only)
-Corsair Power Supply with a bit of head room for upgrades (80+ Gold preferred)
-At least 1TB WD Black HDD

Optional Components
-Samsung or Intel SSD

Try to stick as close to $800 as possible.

More about : 600 1000 intel nvidia gaming build

September 22, 2014 7:51:58 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.97 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120V 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ECS Z97-MACHINE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($91.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($56.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $996.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 22:51 EDT-0400
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September 22, 2014 7:58:26 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G41 PC Mate ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $750.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 22:58 EDT-0400
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September 22, 2014 8:03:04 PM

Didn't include an optical drive, but that would only increase the price by about 18 dollars:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.73 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.66 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z97X Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $993.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-22 23:03 EDT-0400

I believe I have all of your criteria met.
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