Minecraft Computer under $1500

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Can someone put together a part list of the best Minecraft pc for recording, editing, animating, and streaming for under $1500? I would mainly use it for Minecraft, CS-GO, watching Youtube, streams or movies. Include operating system and optical drive.
 
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IamTimTech

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($335.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($67.03 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($35.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $989.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-12 16:51 EDT-0400

PLenty of room to get yourself a nice monitor and peripherals. You can also get an SSD as your operating system in that budget.
 
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Konstantinos Koutse

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GPU:gtx 980 gigabyte windforce x3
CPU:i5 4790k
RAM:16 gb G.Skill RipjawsX 16GB DDR3-2133MHz Dual Kit
MOTHERBOARD:Asus SaberTooth Z97 Mark 2
PSU:EVGA Supernova 850w G2
the rest is up to you! the pc case the HDD and any coolers you might prefer
 
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Here it is:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Mwave)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($91.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($330.99 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.89 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($91.70 @ B&H)
Total: $1135.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-12 16:56 EDT-0400
And this is overkill for Minecraft and CS:GO, but since you have such a high budget, why not. Will give you the horsepower if you decide to start playing some other games, as it will handle then 60+ FPS ultra settings (ex: Witcher 3, Crysis 3, Far Cry 4, BF4, GTA V, etc.). Minecraft and CS:GO are ants in terms of requiered raw power required compared to the examples I gave. The overclocking is totally unnecessary for what you want to do.
 
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Not sure I would choose that cooler and that PSU is kind of a poor choice. Plus I don't see an SSD which is a must for a build of that price range. This is how I would spend that money, and there's no reason to get an i7 for Minecraft:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.98 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G45 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.94 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1206.84
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-12 17:54 EDT-0400

Gives you $300 for monitor and peripherals.
 
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Cryorig makes good coolers and are always worth a look. This one gives you the headroom for a moderate overclock and gives you something nicer to look at than a stock cooler or a 212 Evo. It will last longer than an A-I-O without the hassle because you will always know it's working. I told him he can get an SSD within his budget. I did not recommend one because every well reviewed one is worth the money and capacity is a personal preference and unique to everyone. I always chose a crucial or samsung SSD, but that's just me.

As far as the power supply. Yeah it's on the cheap side but it's also well reviewed and will get the job done. If he has money left over after choosing peripherals I would get a nicer one. A corsair or nicer EVGA unit such as the one I own, the SuperNOVA 750 B2 XR, I am very pleased with it.

Edit: This is what it would the revised setup looks like for a whole setup
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.50 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($97.98 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB SSC ACX 2.0 Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Azza SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1346.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-13 00:19 EDT-0400
 
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