Lets play a game (or help me build a gaming pc xD.) 1300$ to spend

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Today I have a challenge for everybody and that is to build your(well mine lol) own gaming pc

Needs to have:
CPU
Motherboard
RAM
Hard Drive
Case,
Power Supply
DVD Drive
Video Card
Monitor
Mouse and Keyboard
Speakers
And a windows operating system (haha).

Note:
Has to be under 1300$ dollars total
Only Intel, no AMD
Can only be bought from Newegg, Tigerdirect, or Microcenter

Good luck everybody, i want to see everyone's results and how creative they can get. This PC has to be good - fantastic in terms of gaming and school work. Also, this could help me buy a new computer, but I wanted to make this a game for everybody to just have fun!
 
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logainofhades
If going to microcenter, take advantage of their CPU/Motherboard combos. Would need to know which MC you are shopping at, first. A 4690k, and compatible Z97 board like an MSI Z97 Gaming 5, or Asrock Z97 Extreme4 would be a good start.
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With the Microcenter bundle deal, this would easily be below $1300.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($125.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($94.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($332.27 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Directron)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G246HLAbd 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers ($33.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1315.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-11 12:02 EDT-0400
 
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Heres what I would do, something similar to this:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($241.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($79.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($319.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 500R Black ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1320.15
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-11 12:05 EDT-0400
 
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Similar to Logain's build, but with a 144Hz monitor and a stock clock i5.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($191.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: Mushkin Radioactive 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.59 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($303.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($51.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" Monitor ($249.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-3602 30W 2.1ch Speakers ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1291.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-11 12:05 EDT-0400
 
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I like the Xeon option, but if going to microcenter, the 4690k might end up being a bit cheaper.
 
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yep if it ends up much cheaper, then get it. I have also seen good bundle deals that have this Xeon 1231 in it, less often though.
But when about the same price id almost always grab the Xeon over it.

Also note that the 500r case i put in there is overkill, as originally i tried to fit x99 based build and couldnt get it to fit in the budget, and forgot to change case.
 
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Xeon option, this time sticking with Newegg and Microcenter. PCpartpicker doesn't include TD.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.98 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($305.59 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax OSTROG ATX Mid Tower Case ($50.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($68.09 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($102.98 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Speakers: Logitech Z313 25W 2.1ch Speakers ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1298.21
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-11 12:33 EDT-0400
 
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If that's the case, note the builds posted here are a good idea of what you could be able to buy. However prices on individual parts can change in as short as a day's span, so make sure to come back in a month when you're ready to buy and ask again since it's likely the builds posted here will be outdated price wise.
 
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