BestConfigs: MicroATX Gaming Build

[jpishgar]

It's that time again! Time to update the Tom's Hardware BestConfigs! Once again, we are opening the field to user recommendations to get the best consensus for the absolute best of the best in each category. Post the best configuration you can put together for the following build category and our editorial and mod team will pick 5 of the best to be put up to a public vote right here in the Systems forum. The top-ranking build will go on to become one of Tom's Hardware BestConfigs and you'll get the credit for having put together a brilliant build with a special credit in the feature article.

Post your entries to this thread for the category of:
MicroATX Gaming Build

Stay within $1,200 (without shipping) and no need to include OS, monitor, mouse/keyboard. To keep things fair and level the playing field, we ask that you restrict your product links to Newegg or Amazon. Please be sure to format your list of components as follows:

Joe's MicroATX Portal Turret Custom Case Build
Processor: Component Name and Component Price
Motherboard: Component Name and Component Price
RAM: Component Name and Component Price
Graphics Card: Component Name and Component Price
Hard Drive: Component Name and Component Price
Case: Component Name and Component Price
Power Supply: Component Name and Component Price
Cooling: Component Name and Component Price
DVD Burner: Component Name and Component Price

See below for quick-copy/paste text of the BBcode.

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Joe's MicroATX Portal Turret Custom Case Build
Processor: Component Name and Component Price
Motherboard: Component Name and Component Price
RAM: Component Name and Component Price
Graphics Card: Component Name and Component Price
Hard Drive: Component Name and Component Price
Case: Component Name and Component Price
Power Supply: Component Name and Component Price
Cooling: Component Name and Component Price
DVD Burner: Component Name and Component Price
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We encourage users to use PCPartPicker's System Build for speedy construction. Do not post a link to your build, but rather please be sure to export as BBCode for a quick copy/paste as a response here, so users can easily see your component selections.

Good luck, and may the best builds win!

 

[AMD Radeon]

AMD Radeon's black-yellow MicroATX R9 290 Build
updated on July 1, 2014

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H80i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M OC Formula Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($131.91 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($370.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($98.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1190.75
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[juve9le]

juve9le's "R9 290X - New DS CUBE - WATCHAGONNADO" mah sheen

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($71.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($495.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Aerocool DS-Cube MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($87.00 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($71.30 @ Newegg)
Total: $1198.60
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-14 10:24 EDT-0400)

 

[sadams04]

sadams04's MicroATX Z97 Goodness

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.84 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($71.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($66.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($379.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Define Mini MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($109.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.74 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($22.79 @ Amazon)
Total: $1172.85
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-14 11:07 EDT-0400)

 

[g-unit1111]

G-Unit's "Small Hadron Collider" Build:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: EVGA Z87 Stinger Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($153.73 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M550 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($95.37 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($360.91 @ Newegg)
Case: EVGA Hadron Hydro Mini ITX Tower Case w/500W Power Supply ($146.59 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: EVGA 100-OD-S101-BR DVD/CD Writer ($50.49 @ Amazon)
Total: $1148.51
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-14 22:43 EDT-0400)

 

[Joseph DeGarmo]

Joseph's Eight-Core Powerhouse MicroATX Gaming Rig

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($58.29 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($144.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card ($439.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750B BRONZE 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($26.97 @ Newegg)
Total: $1185.15
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-15 06:54 EDT-0400)

The AMD eight-core CPU was chosen as a cheaper alternative to the Intel Core i7-4770K for gaming on a budget. This is for those who want optimal raw performance on next-generation games which are optimized for eight cores. Paired with a GTX 780 3 GB video card, this rig packs a killer punch in a small package without breaking the bank.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

shortstuff_mt's "don't let the size fool you" MicroATX gaming beast

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($488.79 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1169.95
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-16 00:06 EDT-0400)

This Intel-based MicroATX gaming system packs a lot of gaming performance into a small package. The CPU can easily be overclocked with the liquid CPU cooler. The system also includes 8GB of RAM, a high-end GPU for great gaming performance at the highest graphic detail, and a high quality PSU for a stable system. Since the liquid cooler comes with a 120mm fan, the existing 120mm rear fan can be moved to the side panel to cool the motherboard.

 

[Vindaloovians]

Vindaloovians' Extreme Micro-ATX Build

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3LeVW
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3LeVW/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3LeVW/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280X 3GB IceQ X² Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280X 3GB IceQ X² Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Mini R2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1193.37
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-16 15:47 EDT-0400)

 

[Joseph DeGarmo]

Joseph's Intel Small Wonder Beast (BWA HA HA HA!!!)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1165.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-15 13:48 EDT-0400

This is my alternate Intel-based rig. It comes supercharged with an Intel Core i7-4790K processor and the cutting-edge AMD Radeon R9-290 4 GB video card. This little beast is built for next-generation 4K gaming.

 

[charanjit1998]

CJ's NOOOO... I wont overclock micro atx 'gaming' build

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($314.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.97 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($500.33 @ Amazon)
Case: Cougar Spike MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1198.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-19 00:04 EDT-0400)

 

[nikoli707]

Nikoli's "Micro Beast" build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($63.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($98.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($314.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1194.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-19 00:56 EDT-0400)

 

[lp231]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($30.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB TurboDuo Video Card ($338.00 @ Newegg)
Case: Aerocool DS-Cube MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($121.15 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1191.31
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-23 17:32 EDT-0400)

This case is a great alternative to the BitFenix Prodigy M, where it supports both ITX and MicroATX boards. Because we're limited to just Amazon and Newegg, only the black was available on Amazon. Other colors they have are gold, red, orange, and white.
http://pcpartpicker.com/search/?cc=us&q=aerocool+cube
http://www.aerocool.us/ds/ds_case%20index.htm

 

[Psytherea]

Psytherea's sub-250W sub-$1000 "It looks like a Wii U if you squint" eco-Gaming build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690S 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS8900 Quiet CPU Cooler ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($154.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Xion XON-720P_WT MicroATX Slim Case w/300W Power Supply ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: FSP Group 300W 80+ Certified Micro ATX Power Supply ($41.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $947.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-29 23:08 EDT-0400)

I think PCPartPicker might be wrong here on the case. I couldn't find any documentation about replacing the PSU. Also I can't fathom that all this will fit in it.

 

[sonny8888]

Sonny's MicroATX "GTX 780Ti Inside®" Not Overclocked Build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($224.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Team Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP600 32GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.44 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($629.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1198.35
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-30 02:57 EDT-0400)

I have to really thank the mail-in rebates and discounts or this will not be possible.

 

[realchaos]

RealChaos LAN Party Gaming Build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($78.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY XLR8 PRO 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($120.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($479.99 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1194.56
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-03 05:45 EDT-0400)

 

[MeezyATL]

CrossFire 280X

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H97M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($36.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1194.14
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 14:44 EDT-0400)

 

[damric]

Uber uATX

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($103.50 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill AEGIS 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Toshiba 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.18 @ Amazon)
Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 770 4GB Video Card ($393.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Aerocool DS-Cube MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($100.96 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($92.68 @ Amazon)
Total: $1184.27
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-06 18:52 EDT-0400)

 

[andrei65]

andrei65's KILL THE CONSOLES !!! build
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U12S 55.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($62.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI A88XM GAMING Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($105.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($449.00 @ Amazon)
Case: Xion XON-720P_WT MicroATX Slim Case w/300W Power Supply ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1147.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-15 10:43 EDT-0400

 

[wolverine96]

Extreme GTX 780 Ti Gaming Build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI H97M-E35 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($649.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Gaming 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1197.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-15 14:02 EDT-0400

 

[jrazor247]

jrazor247's mATX build for stereoscopic HD3D gaming, assuming you already have a 3D TV.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/89xkgs

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1240 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($279.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-E33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($54.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Redline 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($384.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 342 (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case w/400W Power Supply ($57.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDR-209DBK Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($69.98 @ Newegg)
Other: TPM ($30.00 @ MSI.com shipped)

Total: $1082.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 13:07 EDT-0400

Set memory timings to 7-7-7-21, as this motherboard doesn't OC.
May have to upgrade power supply, just built a slightly lesser spec system (1230v3, 760 2GB) that hits 280W at the wall.