Looking to build a gaming computer, need some help choosing some parts.

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My budget is $1,000
I'd like it to have a GTX 970, an intel i5 6600k, Fractal Define r5.
Those are the parts I'd like to keep constant. I want at least 8GB RAM, and a nice gaming motherboard. This build needs to have WiFi capability. For the power supply, I want something that can power this build well, and not fry everything after a while.Needs to have a monitor and OS. All help is appreciated.
 
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A build such as this would be extremely limited on options, Your looking at $1,200 for a build with these components.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video...
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A build such as this would be extremely limited on options, Your looking at $1,200 for a build with these components.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.95 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($112.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($46.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit) ($93.75 @ OutletPC)
Wireless Network Adapter: Rosewill RNX-N150PCe 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($9.60 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC I2269VW 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1132.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-06 11:40 EDT-0400
Bare minimum with the components you want.
The parts you expect for your build encompass $640, add on the monitor and OS, thats $865, leaving $130 for RAM, CPU Cooler (the 6600k does not come with one), power supply, motherboard, and hard drive.
 
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yea, I came to the same conclusion several times, I just wanted to see if there was anyone out there who could figure it out better than me which is very likely xD
 
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This shows how overclocking is not worth the money. You sacrifice way too much, due to budget, in the process. Not to mention $100+ cases. Wouldn't choose a low end Tier 3 PSU, in such a system either. Long story short, you want too much for too little.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($175.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($309.99 @ B&H)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($88.99 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: Gigabyte GC-WB867D-I 802.11a/b/g/n/ac PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($29.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $998.04
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-10-06 11:55 EDT-0400

 
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