I need some help building an Intel computer.

fallenh3art

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So as the description says, I need help with a cheap-ish pc build. I'm trying to build one for my gf and I know nothing about Intel. In my pc (which I built myself ) is a

Fx-6300
Powercolor devil R9 270x
8gb ram
1.5tb 7200rpm HD
550w PS
(I can run almost everything on mid to high graphics)
I spent around 600(maybe a little More or less)with all components in the tower.
But I know that Intel is better and that's why I want to build her's with it. I want the new one to run equal or a little better than mine. But I also want it to be in the same price range as well. Idk if that's possible but I would really appreciate the help.
(otherwise I'll have to stick to amd and have to massive heaters in my room lol)


PS.
If the Intel processor is good enough I might upgrade my pc to it as well, at a later date.

Thank you for your time and help in advance.

 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center) * Pick up in Store
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.86 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $597.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-07 05:12 EDT-0400

If you live far away from Micro center take this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($50.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($33.86 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $604.56
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-07 05:13 EDT-0400
 
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