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TBH the R9 270x looks pretty out of place on that budget. You typically see GTX 970s for budgets upwards of $900.

You should try this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: *Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: *Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: *G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: *Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.43 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1150.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-26 00:55 EST-0500

Build with GTX 970
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: *Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: *Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: *G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: *Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.43 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1185.74
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-26 01:02 EST-0500

For the motherboard the ASUS Z97-A is a very popular motherboard on Tom's Hardware and for good reason: it's well made and has a nice set of features.

Believe it or not, the Rosewill Capstone is actually a good PSU: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=266

I'd suggest going with the Enthoo Pro. See the Hardware Canucks review: http://youtu.be/cBhmn21ylkc

For HDDs I always go with Seagate Barracudas.

-Any questions?
 
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He's right about the 270x. This would be WAAAAAAY better for gaming

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DZD4GX
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/DZD4GX/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($180.94 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($68.19 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: *Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 500R White ATX Mid Tower Case ($109.98 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($72.25 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: *Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: *Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.43 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1092.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-26 00:54 EST-0500
 
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yeah that was a strange build you came up with. head scratcher....

here is a much better build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.92 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.97 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($334.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.18 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.43 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1099.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-26 00:56 EST-0500
 
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Thanks for quick response. I will look into all your suggestions.
Nobody liked the Corsair 500R? I know I could cut back on my budget by getting less expensive case. I kinda like the White and Black combo.
 
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I'm not a fan of Corsair cases anymore. I love their case designs, but their build quality and features just don't compete with the competition as well as they used to. Watch the review video I linked on the Enthoo Pro.
 
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I watched the video. Very impressive lots of features for money. Top of my list for case options.
 
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The Enthoo lineup of the Pro, Luxe, and Primo are each very impressive at their respective prices. Enthoo is slowly becoming the new Corsair by raising the bar with seemingly each case they release.



Read up and come back if you have more questions! If you're a beginner, I'd recommend some YouTube channels like LinusTechTips, Tek Syndicate, Tech of Tomorrow, and Jayz Two Cents. NCIX is also a good one for daily tech updates. These channels really helped me out - I got really into tech over this last summer when I knew nothing about PC parts.
 
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I used your parts list, Changed memory to what I have ordered. mobo to Asus Z97-A
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/BrianP65/saved/YsgCmG
 
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If you're not OCing you can switch to an ASRock Z97 Extreme4 and go with a 750W PSU I suggested because that would be enough for a future SLI rig, which would the cheapest next upgrade step to get the most performance.

Yes I realize the Z series motherboards are meant for unlocked processors. However, there are no good H boards that support SLI.
 
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I'm tired of paying for overpriced pcs. (Dell)
Done lots of research, still confusing. That's why we have you guys to guide us.
Thank you.


 
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I totally know what you're going through haha and you're very welcome!
 
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I made that change to mobo. Wouldn't the 750W be overkill? video card suggest minimum 500W
What 750W psu would you suggest.

 
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Going with a 750w psu would be in case you ever want to get a 2nd 970 and run SLI. There are only 2 reasons to ever get a Z97 motherboard. Overclocking and SLI support. If you don't see yourself doing either, the H97 motherboard in my build is all you will ever need. No need to pay so much extra for features you won't use. I am not a fan of overclocking or SLI. I can't imagine you ever needing a 2nd 970 unless you plan on getting an ultra HD monitor.

This is a good price if you don't mind rebates. http://www.ncixus.com/products/?usaffiliateid=1000031504&sku=97306&vpn=110-B1-0750-VR&manufacture=eVGA&promoid=1395

I still say stick to the H97 and 620w Seasonic or Antec Eco Neo
 
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Honestly picked Z97 (popular) Not planning on overclocking. SLi probably not. Made changes. Thanks for your help and guidance.
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/BrianP65/saved/PZDmP6
 
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OK now what. I've ordered 1866 memory thinking z97 would be choice. Now informed that H97 would be best since I am not overclocking. (Noob mistake) The H97s I looked into only go to 1600. Help & suggestions please.
 
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No, go with the Rosewill Capstone 750W! It's a really good PSU and it's $40 for 750W...it's at a lower price than any decent 550W and trust me, you'll want to SLI in the future. It's easily the next best upgrade: http://www.jonnyguru.com/modules.php?name=NDReviews&op=Story&reid=266
 
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Games like Crysis 3 and Far Cry 4 will need SLI to keep to maintain 60+ FPS when its completely maxed out. I can only imagine what kind of games will come out in the future.

Modded Skyrim with 2K and 4K textures would probably appreciate SLI as well.


 
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I would only recommend EVGA's B2, G2, and P2. Although since OP isn't overclocking or planning on stressing his system, it may not be that important.
 
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