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davidarad02
if you're not overclocking, the second option is the best from all the three, because intel is still faster per core than amd, and the gtx 970 is much better than the 290. the third option's prices are outdated, and will cost more then the original 750 bucks they posted.
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if you're not overclocking, the second option is the best from all the three, because intel is still faster per core than amd, and the gtx 970 is much better than the 290. the third option's prices are outdated, and will cost more then the original 750 bucks they posted.
 
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The 970 is better than the 290, and I would choose it over the 290. But I wouldn't say it is "much" better.

http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/ASUS/GTX_970_STRIX_OC/25.html
 
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Budget is 1.1k, want to be able to run all sorts of new games at high resolution at at least 30-60 fps
 
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Alright, let me throw together a build suggestion for you real quick in that budget. Do you need a operating system, monitor, keyboard and mouse?
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36WsP6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36WsP6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Mouse: Logitech G602 Wireless Optical Mouse ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Headphones: Logitech G230 Headset ($39.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1089.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-01 13:41 EST-0500
 
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what do you consider high resolutions? 1440p? then a gtx 970 is a great deal.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pynVZL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pynVZL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1092.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-01 13:41 EST-0500
 
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Here would be my suggestion that includes an operating system, monitor, mouse and keyboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($212.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($63.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($344.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake VM30001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($35.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($26.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1099.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-01 13:45 EST-0500

But I would suggest trying to come up with another $50 to include a solid state drive for your boot drive. Also, these prices don't include any mail-in rebates that are available with these parts.
 
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