Looking for a good gaming computer for under $1000

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Hi,

I am looking for a good gaming system for under $1000, it can be pre-built or not. I have one option already available (see link) for a pre-built gaming PC. I will need an OS though.
NOTE: I AM LIVING IN CANADA.
So what are some suggestions? Any help will be much appreciated as I want to start ordering parts or order the PC by tomorrow.
This is the option I have found so far
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227578

Thank you in advance!
 
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Looking at the specs, it lists an amd 760G motherboard chipset. That does not support intel cpu's. Something is amiss.
I would also want to know the specific brand/model of the psu. 500w is ok, but not with a cheap psu.

With your budget, a i5-4460 or similar paired with a GTX760 is appropriate.
(budget 2x the cpu cost for the graphics card).

Take some time to put together a list from where you might buy.
Think about a case that appeals to you; you will be looking at it for a long time.

Lastly,
I will never again build without a ssd for the "C" drive. It makes everything you do much quicker.
120gb is minimum, it will hold the os and a handful of games. If you can go 240gb, you may never need a hard drive.
I don't.
I would defer on the hard drive unless you need to store large files such as video's.
It is easy to add a hard drive later.
Samsung EVO is a good choice.
Intel is OK too.
 
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Hey fellow Canadian 😉.. If you live on west coast I really suggest you try and stick to NCIX and DirectCanada. New Egg is really inconsistent with there shipping and tracking since it's based in Ontario. This is from personal experience 😛

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($248.97 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Canada Computers)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX Video Card ($369.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.79 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $1029.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-06 21:10 EDT-0400

Keep in mind that I did turn mail in rebates off. So the price you see is the price you will be paying. Feel free to ask questions :)


WITH OS:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.95 @ Vuugo)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($94.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($299.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($53.98 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Total: $980.65
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-06 21:15 EDT-0400

Kind of sucks that I have to go from a 970 to a 770 to fit in an OS
 
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I am liking this build but I am not to sure how to drop the price so it is in my range, any suggestions?
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/ptrickono/saved/WJcgXL
 
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I do have a question, do you think the motherboard is suffering in this build? As well what is NCIX I have never heard of them... are they reliable? 😛
 
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The 2nd build I made is similar with more power.
 
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My rule of thumb is that your motherboard should be 10-12% of your build's cost. This motherboard is just fine and NCIX is definitely one of the best if not the best retailer for computer parts in Canada.
 
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Do you think that it would be worth breaking the bank to fit in the 970 with the OS?
Also I am living on the east coast so 😛
 
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I generally like your build
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/ptrickono/saved/WJcgXL

I think you can save about $100 on a more modest motherboard and buying a separate wifi card.
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asrock-motherboard-z97pro4

There is very little performance difference in using a EVGA GTX760 card
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42763kr
This month, a GTX960 is rumored; Wait if you can for that.

Seasonic is a great psu. Gold rating is not that useful for the price premium.
Look at a stronger and cheaper 620w unit:
http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

Lastly... Love the ssd. do not change that out.

If you live near a microcenter, they have some very good deals if you can walk in.

 
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I HIGHLY suggest investing in a 970. Amazing performance/cost ratio. Twice the VRAM, lower power consumption, lower heat output and better directx compatibility. Tell me the budget for the 970 and I will tell you which is best :) I went trough the process of buying a 970 in Canada and I ended up with the 970 STRIX which is about 300 units back-ordered at NCIX. (Only sold at NCIX and New Egg in Canada right now).. If I were you I would pre-order the STRIX. Cheapest 970 is $370
 
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Any suggestions for a wifi card?
 
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