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Hey guys, I'd like to build a pc for gaming. I have a budget of 1000 including Windows. I want to run bf4 or hardline at 60fps 1080p ultra. I'm going to use my hdtv(1080p 60hertz) so no full tower cases please. Thanks.
 
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Ok, here's my final suggestion, taking my last build and adding the fastest (but locked) i5 processor to it (for BF4), keeping the SSD, and keeping everything at $1000.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce...
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Here goes. Includes a reliable SSD, and some of the best components for the money. Assumes no overclocking, and a video card that should be future-proof at 1080 for a few years to come.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.25 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1034.31
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($103.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $990.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Case is kind of subjective. I also like the Corsair Carbide series, and the NXZT Phantom, in this price-range. Here's another build if you want to cheap out a little on the case, and the PSU could probably shrink a tad:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.49 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Challenger-U3 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $974.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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This would be better if you can spare 20$:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($73.80 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1020.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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+$110 for the OS :/

That said, at 1080p, I'd think a 770 would max out the details for a few years, and you could set aside the saved money for the SSD.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($75.77 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($262.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1005.64
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Thanks. BF4 is really demanding of the processors. Just doesn't have the budget for the I-7.
 
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Ok, here's my final suggestion, taking my last build and adding the fastest (but locked) i5 processor to it (for BF4), keeping the SSD, and keeping everything at $1000.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($93.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($244.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $988.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-07 17:27 EDT-0400
 
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I really like yours but I'm skipping the ssd and going with a 4690k I'll most likely end up buying one later
 
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well, if you want the unlocked (k) CPU you need a Z97 motherboard to actually go overclock it. Otherwise, it's no different than the 4690(non-k).

If you still want the (k), the Gigabyte GA-Z97-Gaming-3 is a pretty close match. You also want to throw in at least a cheap aftermarket CPU cooler, like the Hyper 212 EVO. Again, this is only if you want to OC, otherwise, there's no reason to change the build above.
 
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You're wrong about the z97 being the only oc'able chipset my friend has a z87 and a 4670k and can oc.
 
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Bad idea, for gaming GPU matters more. You want the cheaper i5, maybe drop the SSD, and get a GTX 970. SSD does 0 for FPS.
 
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Managed a 128gb SSD, and a GTX 970, and stayed within $1k budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.75 @ Amazon)
Memory: Mushkin Stealth 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($65.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Constellation ES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.98 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($48.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Total: $992.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Agreed that the SSD doesn't add FPS, but there's more to the PC experience than FPS. Once you pass the $850 mark, I think a well rounded PC should include a SSD. I'd personally rather reduce loading times to zero, improve overall system responsiveness for everyday use, and not have to juggle games between a small SSD and my HDD all the time, even if it means a few less FPS. Keep in mind we're talking 1080p here, not 1440p+.

Also agreed that you could drop to the i5-4460, if you're not overclocking. With that drop, the R9 290 is dropping $100 down to $299 + free games, and may be a good middle-ground. The GTX 970 is still a great deal though.

 
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What I mean was the "H97" could NOT overclock, that requires a ZXX series. While Z87's can overclock Haswell processors, not all of them are compatible with the latest "Devil's Canyon" CPUs--like the i5-4690. Most are, with a BIOS flash, but you're also loosing out on a handful of features with the 80 series.
 
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There are some H97 boards that can overclock. ;)
 
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Yea my last build squeezed in a 128gb SSD, with a GTX 970. I agree that the R9 290 isn't a bad choice really either, especially if you are interested in the offered free games. It is still a solid card.
 
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