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Hello there! I currently have this computer as my gaming computer.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WzFhZL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/WzFhZL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($319.73 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($94.76 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($197.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($219.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($198.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($198.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB DirectCU II Video Card
Case: Cooler Master Storm Stryker (White) ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000G2 1000W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($149.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($264.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Razer DeathStalker Ultimate Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Touchpad ($189.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Razer Naga 2012 Wired Laser Mouse ($107.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $2810.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 02:17 EST-0500

And a work computer that was 4.5k from apple (4 years old)


I need a Computer for school now. I'm used to the above computers and am looking for something in similar speeds but not as expensive. Desktop, all in one, or laptop doesnt matter to me as my classes are online. I'm taking classes that involve game design and 3d modeling. Would this need a graphics card? Anyone want to suggest a build around 1k or less that could keep up :) thanks!

p.s. What do you guys think of getting a all in one mac? They seem pretty good and are around my budget.
 
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AMD BUILD:
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CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212x CPU Cooler
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600(2400 OC) Memory
Storage: Seagate SSHD 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Case: BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply
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Intel BUILD:
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CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212x
MOBO: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600(2400 OC) Memory
Storage: Seagate SSHD 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Chassis: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case
PSU: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply

Accessories:
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Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard
Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer

GPU:
Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card (For Better Performance) OR
EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card
 
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An Imac would probably do fine for your schoolwork, but the best way to find out is ask what THEY use for classes.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PdHYqs

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4771 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($312.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A (NFC Express Edition) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Mushkin Blackline 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($204.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($293.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R5 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($107.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($39.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($349.99 @ Micro Center)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($18.19 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1988.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-23 02:54 EST-0500
 
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The mrt3 AMD build is good too as AMD tend to do better in the applications that use more cores such as what you'd use at school. The cores help them compete with intel whereas gaming they get pasted.

I picked 4 x HDD because you could do a 4 gb raid array with 2 and have a backup in case of hdd failure.
 
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I'm not allowed to. My school (for some retarded reason) says that you must use a computer for only there stuff blah blah certain things blah blah lol. Sooo in conclusion i cant use my gaming rig 🙁
 
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vHKZP6
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vHKZP6/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($369.88 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($202.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($199.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Silicon Power S60 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.94 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.75 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Superclocked Video Card ($124.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($135.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1314.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-26 00:50 EST-0500

I ended up getting this :) thanks everyone for the suggestions
 
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