How should i spend $1000 on my first pc?

[newpcbuilde]

Im thinking of making a computer that can last me around 4 years, but i might upgrade something two years down the road. Im going to use this computer for school and gaming. Please help on what parts i should choose, or should i just buy a macbook like my friends told me.

 

[i7Baby]

At the end of 4 years there won't be much in the PC that you will still want to use probably.

Try -
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: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($101.04 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.95 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.15 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1073.17

I'm trying on one hand to get you the best for your money. But also get quality, long lasting components. So its a bit over the $1000. But it'll go like a rocket.

 

[GRUxTSAR]

At the end of 4 years there won't be much in the PC that you will still want to use probably.

Try -
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: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($108.79 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($101.04 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($339.95 @ B&H)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.39 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.15 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1073.17

I'm trying on one hand to get you the best for your money. But also get quality, long lasting components. So its a bit over the $1000. But it'll go like a rocket.

Pretty much this. OP if you really want to remain at the $1000 price point, just get an i5 4460/4590 and H97 mobo, but everything else is exactly what you'll want

 

[sammy sung]

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 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($144.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ 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: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 750W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($82.85 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1044.24
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-25 22:52 EST-0500

 

[synphul]

a 4690k is a better bet. higher stock speed and can usually be overclocked from 4.4 to 4.6ghz without much trouble. If you want a laptop then get a laptop, but laptops and desktops really are apples and oranges. A desktop is typically more powerful/faster but lacks portability. It's a tradeoff.

You mentioned building a computer, do you already have a desktop that needs upgraded or do you need everything including keyboard, monitor, mouse, speakers etc?

As a side note, if you want a macbook for $1000 from what I can tell you'd be getting a 2.5ghz dual core i5, 4gb ram, 500gb (small) 5400rpm (slow) hdd - other than portability, I see no perk. For that same $1000 you can have an overclocked 4.6ghz quad core with 8gb ram and a larger faster hard drive with better gpu.