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CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($253.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.59 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3P ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory
Storage: Mushkin ECO2 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.38 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($314.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($55.81 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHDS118-04 DVD/CD Drive
Case Fan: Rosewill RFA-120-K 74.5 CFM 120mm Fan ($8.22 @ Amazon)
Total: $923.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-12 23:53 EST-0500
 


An r9 390 with 550w PSU? is that okay?
 
I call this one "The Blueberry":

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($254.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($41.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z170M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 960 4GB Video Card ($219.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy M Cobalt Blue MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($117.83 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX Pro TS 650W ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $991.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-08 14:30 EST-0500

Why go for a conventional color scheme? Why blend in when you can stand out?
 
Just a reminder that come the 15th this thread will be closed, builds will be reviewed and finalists selected. Once the thread is closed there will be no further editing of builds so if something is not compliant with the rules it will mean an instant disqualification so be SURE you have all your ducks in a row.
 
Hi everyone!

Just a reminder that the submission period is almost over! We will be closing these threads around 12:00 noon (EST) on Sunday. Be sure to adjust it for your timezone!

Once the threads are closed, our awesome team of moderators will be choosing the finalists, who will then be featured in a poll to see who you think should win! And don't worry, our moderators will not be judging in any categories where they are participating :)

If you've got any last minute changes to make, be sure to do it soon!

Good luck, everyone!
 
Just an additional note, before the end of the submission period. If you're using a low end power supply, like an EVGA B1 series or Corsair CX unit, or have failed to include any case fans on a unit that only comes with a single case fan but incorporates a high end GPU card and processor that need at least mediocre cooling with an intake AND an exhaust fan, it's probably going to count against you. At 1000.00, these are not Steam machines or mini-ITX configurations that are severely limited in what can be accomodated, so there should be no reason to not have at least minimal protections to ensure a long lasting system.

Since most of these builds include one or more of those conditions, I'd suggest everybody review their builds and make certain you've gone over all the finer points.
 
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