New budget PC build around $1k

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Hi, I would like to build my own budget PC, mainly used for watching HD movies & playing HON & DOTA 2.

I would like some opinion about my build here --> http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WKfzgs

I handpicked the motherboard, graphic card & ram myself, the rest I select based on price & popularity. I would like to keep it under $1k, am thinking the Gcard might be overkill/underused for HON/DOTA 2.

I am using a LED TV as monitor, connected via HDMI, & I intend to install Windows 10 on my new PC, so the price for that I'm not sure. I would also like to install budget liquid cooling for my PC, but I do not know where to select it. Appreciate some help there. Thanks! :)

Also forgot to add, I've reading up on differences between DDR3 & DDR4 rams. Any advice on whether I should use DDR3 or DDR4? This is for future forecasting, in case of new updates in softwares/hardwares/games needing DDR4 ram to process better. The best I garner so far is that DDR4 mainly consumes less power, the amount of which is negligible for personal computer. Better latency & Mhz speed, but i doubt i'll notice those too. I don't do graphics editing or video editing.
 
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DDR4 requires X99 platform which will result in more expensive CPU. That said, you won't build a decent $1000 PC with a DDR4 RAM.

Now back to your build: the part choices are… let's say, unbalanced, 'cause they are not bad per se.
You're pairing non-OC CPU with OC board. Also, that SSD is a little bit expensive.

If you're planning to play only DOTA2 and other non-demanding games, it's easy to build PC for that for less than $1000.

I see you need OS and don't need a monitor. Do you need smth else, like peripherals? Do you want to stream your games? And why do you want a liquid cooler?
 
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Smth like this would support streaming while playing

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 2GB Video Card ($188.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.79 @ OutletPC)
Total: $894.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-25 16:47 EDT-0400

If you don't want to stream, switch CPU to i5-4590
 
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Thanks Maesters for your advice. I've learned that since I don't overclock, don't buy OC boards & unlocked CPUs.

However, all of you recommend slightly pricey CPUs & GPUs...is there a cheaper combo? Is GTX 970/960 wasted on a newbie like me who doesn't play high end games?

Was considering liquid cooler because my previous custom build PC died from overheating (clogged dust in I/O) & my technician tells me I have to replace whole board because the ICs are no longer available...so I thought that better cooling might prolong my new PC's life?
 
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I try to budget around $1k, because I am from East Malaysia, & I will not have the benefits of US citizens enjoying mail-in rebates & discounts, & having a vast selection of choices to choose from. To enjoy proper warranty in my country, I must buy from local shops, of which the products will come with GST & other customs import tax. The prices here are very nice to look at, but I doubt I can buy at such prices in Malaysia.
 
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