looking to build a gaming PC including OS, for under $1000

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Hello friends, I hope everyone had a good new year.
I am looking to build a gaming/streaming (maybe) PC for about 1000. The cheaper the better but I can go up to 1100 USD if you need some extra space. Include the OS please.

I am looking to build a gaming computer that can run CS:GO (counter strike) at 140+ fps. I have a 144hz monitor. Also some league of legends, and some of the upcoming mmos.

I don't really have a preference for Intel or AMD.
I am on the fence about windows 7 or 8.1.

I live in the U.S and I will mostly be using this for gaming/streaming and stuff like Microsoft word and excel for school work.

Thank you in advance!
 
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Here is what I would suggest.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier SP610 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($329.00 @ NCIX US)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.00 @ B&H)
Total: $1000.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 17:52 EST-0500

And if you wanted arguably the best gaming CPU on the market (the i5 4690k), it will cost about $50 more. That is up to you. But this build will definitely get you the performance you are looking for.

I personally use windows 8.1, and absolutely love it. Also, there are rumors that everyone with windows 8.1 will get a free upgrade to windows 10. We will see if it is true.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1220 V3 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($66.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290X 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($289.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $951.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 17:54 EST-0500
 
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This should do it:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($317.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($138.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($86.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1116.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 18:00 EST-0500
 
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CPU cooler?
 
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There is no need for that i7 at this price point. He would be much better off going with an i5 on a z97 motherboard, and spending more on the GPU. I will take the 970 over the 290 for sure, and probably the 290x also (although the 290x is a VERY nice card), as it uses less power and gets the same, sometimes better performance.
 
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It has a locked multiplier, so you can't overclock it. Therefore, the stock cooler would be just fine.
 
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Good point, only reason why I put the i7 in there is because he said he was going to be streaming. However unless the upcoming MMOs are really demanding then the i5 should be fine for streaming (I stream just fine on mine).
 
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I would still get a cheap cooler from CM or Zalman because I've seen cpus that get up to 70C while gaming/rendering/stress testing on the stock intel cooler.
 
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($116.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($344.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $984.67
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-14 18:08 EST-0500
 
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Thanks for all the quick responses! Is there a valid reason for me to shell out the extra cash for an i7 for my purposes or is the i5 okay? Also is there a performance difference between the stock 4690k and the 4460?

Thank you!
 
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Very minimal, only get the i5 4690K if either 1) you like having a flagship CPU (bragging rights :), or 2) You want to overclock.

Pure performance wise without overclocking isn't worth it, since the increase is only 300-500mhz.
 
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Last question guys I really appreciate all the help you have provided. I think I'm pretty much decided on what I want to go with.
I just called a staples near me and asked I'd they price match microcenters price for the i7 4790k which is 260 usd. I Do Think I'm Going To Overclock. So my questions are will the extra 40 dollars for the i7 have any boost in gaming performance for me? And what cpu cooler would you suggest for overclocking?
 
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