Prebuilt or build gaming pc Budget [$1000] - not including monitors which are needed 1 or 2

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well tbh I've been searching for a new pc... sense i haven't owned a desktop in over 10 years...

i have a budget max of 900-1000, with or without monitors /speakers / mouse etc.

it would have to be able to run amazing not much noise and cooled so it doesn't warm up
my roommate has a desktop aswell and its the main one in the apartment so that ethernet correct? so i would need a wireless component, i'm not tech savy any help greatly appreciated.
and i would like that it looks cool but casual nothing too flashy but it never hurts

someone told me about xidax and in chat they configured this i don't know if its good: http://www.xidax.com/desktops/x-6/?saveconfig=23603


build - im a novice never built nor tried.. im looking for kinda what i said above great graphics / power i heard you could get 10x the quality parts / features for way cheaper when building any suggestions?




 
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Just the phillips screwdriver, is generally all you need. Needle nose pliers come in handy sometimes too. Love my leatherman tool. :D I have never had static issues. I make sure I touch the case first, if I have been sliding around on the floor a lot. Building on kitchen table is fine too, though.
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that maybe so but im not tech savvy tbh and i thought the cer Predator AG3-605-UR1D Desktop, wasn't able to be upgradable ?

and that doesnt include the 2 monitors that xidax said they could get me a great deal on.. if your insisting just the predator, what separate monitors would you recommend for value and quality that goes well with the predator cause still debating 2 monitors
 
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Get a better rig for your money, and build your own.

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 TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($327.85 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N600PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $993.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-06 10:27 EST-0500
 
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yeah i might decide to try and build one sounds like a decent project i guess i got my laptop if i need to use something before its finished but uhm, so i could get a good pc building without spending 1k? for like 700 ish, cause like i said ill need to buy monitors etc. which you didnt include plus it doesnt have alot of stuff that i thought would be needed like a cooling feature besides a default fan, cause of the power itll have to use.. anyone else got rig ideas?
 
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$1k build with monitor, keyboard/mouse, and speakers. I had an aftermarket cooler in my build above, but the stock one is sufficient for a locked chip.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($76.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280 3GB DUAL-X Video Card ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-03 Red ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill N600PCE 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers ($29.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $993.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-07 09:26 EST-0500
 
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Hmm I got a big decision but I might just build it so this the parts sound good to me but I don't know then I'm not tech savvy btw can you include the tools I'll nwe'd to put this baby together I don't got any tools at all and it's upgradeable right? And what's overcloxking would I need it?
 
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Pre built uses the cheapest crap they can have made for them never buy one like that.
I guess they can get you a good deal on 2 monitors since your already paying double what the parts cost I didn't even see a video card form the Xidax build.
I would go with one of (logainofhades's)builds.
 
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And what toola would I need like a toolkit that is able to be sold or what I hear it's just a #2 Phillips and needs to be built on a plastic floor mat for the pc chair or w.e cause of static? BTW thanks guys I appreciate it can't wait to built my first pc just kinds nervous I might mess it up with this. Price budget for a first haha
 
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Just the phillips screwdriver, is generally all you need. Needle nose pliers come in handy sometimes too. Love my leatherman tool. :D I have never had static issues. I make sure I touch the case first, if I have been sliding around on the floor a lot. Building on kitchen table is fine too, though.
 
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