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[Shahmatt]

Gareth

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350 Gaming-ITX/ac Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($117.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($130.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - XPG SX8000 512GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB Mini ITX OC Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks - Enthoo EVOLV ITX Mini ITX Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill - Capstone 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $983.49

Base Total:$995.93

For the first time in history it's possible to have a huge amount of power packed into the tiniest of spaces. Ryzen with its conveniently low TDP is a beginning, but also we now have compact NVMe SSDs, feature packed ITX mobos, and an ever increasing choice of excellent ITX cases.

The Ryzen 1600 is widely regarded as the best value for money in its class. Combined with the AB350 mobo it provides for fabulous over-clocking capability. The mobo is feature packed and also has integrated WIFI ac. The ADATA SSD is a tad bit slower than other brands, but in NVMe space this would hardly be noticeable. The Phantek case is easy to work with, well built and has plenty of expansion capacity. The GPU will handle moderate gaming. The PSU is amongst the best in class.

Overall this build is compact, powerful, durable and portable. It epitomizes what is possible with ITX.

 

[daveppeters]

The Arctic Blast

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-6600 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.91 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Freezer 13 36.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - H270M MORTAR ARCTIC Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($98.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($73.88 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung - 850 Pro Series 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($117.44 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card ($304.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone - PS08W MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Rosewill - 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Amazon)

Base Total: $993.08
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-28 13:24 EDT-0400

 

[logainofhades]

Sacrifices Had To Be Made


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Aegis 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - RE4 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($40.88 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card ($443.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill - FBM-X1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($62.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $993.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-28 13:31 EDT-0400

 

[chillyz]

Packs a Punch

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($197.43 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($434.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill - FBM-X1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA - BV 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($12.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $996.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-29 02:08 EDT-0400

 

[-HH-]

Savant

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M PRO-VDH Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - Ultra II 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Rosewill - FBM-X1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1006.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-29 07:09 EDT-0400

base total 998

PLEASE NOTE HARD DRIVE CHANGE - Thought it said newegg previously for some weird reason; to keep within budget please use this HDD here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LNJBA2I/?tag=pcpapi-20

Effective total at 996

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Summanus

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - A320M-DGS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston - A400 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($56.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Toshiba - P300 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($43.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Dual Series Video Card ($443.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC - Solo-T1-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($61.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $1015.80
Minus Shipping: - $15.97
Base Total: = $999.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-29 23:09 EDT-0400

 

[Jarmund]

The German multi-tool

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Biostar - X370GTN Mini ITX AM4 Motherboard ($114.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - RE3 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($35.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($434.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar - QBX Mini ITX Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($47.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1017.91
Minus Shipping: $17.97
Base total: $999.94
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-30 19:24 EDT-0400

 

[sadams04]

ETF

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($197.95 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-B250M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB WINDFORCE OC 8G Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC - Solar-M1-R ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.97 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - B3 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus - DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($20.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $988.86

 

[g-unit1111]

"Jacked Up":

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($299.89 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M MORTAR Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB WINDFORCE OC 6G Video Card ($274.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - B3 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $990.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-08-31 17:45 EDT-0400

The name of this build comes from a song off Weezer's most recent album, and it includes AMD's amazing R7-1700 and a 6GB 1060 and comes in at just under $1K.

 

[Turb0Yoda]

"My Enter Button Broke"
PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4CjDLD

Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4CjDLD/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($226.78 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - A320M-DGS Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($53.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($79.90 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - BX300 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.78 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($485.98 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3 (Windowless) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($53.98 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($53.89 @ Amazon)

***PRICE BEFORE CALI TAX*** Base Total: $993.83
Total: $1073.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-01 12:00 EDT-0400

 

[Teejers]

OC or Bust

When overclocked, the i5-7600K is the best CPU under $250. This build is a solid performer as-is, but the platform is also set up for future upgrades (except for Z270 because Intel wiped it out with the upcoming Z3xx series). Doubling RAM or adding an SSD are quick and easy. The $100 motherboard actually supports SLI though you'd want to upgrade the PSU capacity as well if you're looking to maintain any OC.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($222.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - MasterLiquid Pro 120 66.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($54.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - Z270 Killer SLI/ac ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($100.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial - Ballistix Sport LT 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($417.40 @ Amazon)
Case: Azza - SIRIUS ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill - 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $974.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-01 17:36 EDT-0400

Base Total: $998.35
Mail-in Rebates: -$25.00
Shipping: $0.99
Total: $974.34

 

[need4speeds]

Racing on a GTX1080.


PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1400 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($163.79 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC - Freezer Xtreme Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($57.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: MyDigitalSSD - BP5e Slim 7 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Turbo OC Video Card ($499.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill - SCM-01 ATX Mini Tower Case ($23.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $994.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-10 05:24 EDT-0400

 

[Jagnoor]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - Ultra II 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($71.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($454.98 @ Newegg)
Case: DIYPC - DIY-F2-W ATX Mini Tower Case ($41.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($40.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1007.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-13 21:51 EDT-0400

Base Total: $995.92
Shipping: $11.98
Total: $1007.90

 

[Flashgo1]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AX370-Gaming K3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($135.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($59.75 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital - Blue 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($142.29 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($141.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA - SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($88.83 @ Amazon)
Total: $988.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-04 18:44 EDT-0400
The under budget build that has plenty of room for future expansion.
Easy gaming system but with plenty of power for other things

 

[blankcr8]

Ultimate Sleeper!

Might want to buy some zip ties for cable management with that extra $2.08
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Trident Z 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($143.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Transcend - MTS400 64GB M.2-2242 Solid State Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.78 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($414.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill - SCM-01 ATX Mini Tower Case ($23.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $998.70
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-09 22:57 EDT-0400

Base total: $997.92

 

[Mindaugas_3]

[PCPartPicker part list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/H8FWpb) / [Price breakdown by merchant](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/H8FWpb/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/mV98TW/amd-ryzen-5-1600-32ghz-6-core-processor-yd1600bbaebox) | $209.99 @ Amazon
**Motherboard** | [MSI - B350M MORTAR ARCTIC Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/nZdFf7/msi-b350m-mortar-arctic-micro-atx-am4-motherboard-b350m-mortar-arctic) | $99.99 @ Amazon
**Memory** | [Corsair - Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/7PFXsY/corsair-vengeance-led-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3000-memory-cmu16gx4m2c3000c15) | $154.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Kingston - A400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/btDzK8/kingston-a400-240gb-25-solid-state-drive-sa400s37240g) | $89.99 @ Amazon
**Storage** | [Western Digital - RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CNV48d/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd1002fbys) | $41.50 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Zotac - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB AMP! Edition Video Card](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QVWrxr/zotac-geforce-gtx-1060-6gb-amp-edition-video-card-zt-p10600b-10m) | $284.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Thermaltake - Core V21 MicroATX Mini Tower Case](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QMp323/thermaltake-case-ca1d500s1wn00) | $59.93 @ Amazon
**Power Supply** | [Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/FQ648d/corsair-power-supply-cp9020101na) | $54.99 @ Amazon
| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |
| **Total** | **$996.37**

Video of build, exept some changes for fitting into price range.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw_gMTOYVKg&t=1s

 

[Herman Mcpootis]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Team - Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($41.35 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($419.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill - FBM-X1 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($26.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Other: Apacer AS340 Panther 240gb ($78.99)
Total: $1002.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-11 23:32 EDT-0400
Base Total: $997.28
Shipping: $4.99

 

[TheTeo]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot - Viper Elite 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung - 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($92.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($414.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $999.90
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-12 18:18 EDT-0400

Base Total: $994.93
Mail-in Rebates: -$10.00
Shipping: $14.97
Total: $999.90

 

[qballizhere]

CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor$196.88 $196.88 OutletPC
Motherboard Asus - STRIX B350-F GAMING ATX AM4 Motherboard$119.99 -$20.00 $2.99 $102.98 Newegg
Free EVERSPACE game code w/ purchase, limited offer $20.00 mail-in rebate
Memory Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory$151.97 Free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime $151.97 Amazon Corsair - Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory
$151.97 Free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime $151.97 Amazon
Storage SanDisk - SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive$59.75 Free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime $59.75 Amazon
Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive$45.87 $45.87 OutletPC
Video Card Asus - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB STRIX Video Card $189.88 -$10.00 $179.88 OutletPC
$10.00 mail-in rebate
Case Rosewill - Galaxy-01 ATX Mid Tower Case$26.99 FREE $26.99 Newegg
Power Supply Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply $49.99 -$20.00 $3.99 $33.98 Newegg
Base Total: $993.29

 

[ddswanson31]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600X 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor ($229.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master - Hyper 212X 82.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($81.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC GAMING ACX 3.0 Black Edition Video Card ($449.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - MasterBox Lite 3.1 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.89 @ Newegg)
Total: $999.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-13 10:45 EDT-0400

 

[andrew.pugh1986]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston - FURY 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($53.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card ($424.98 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix - Neos ATX Mid Tower Case ($43.67 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair - CX (2017) 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1001.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-13 18:37 EDT-0400

 

[Isokolon]

The mATX

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($126.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($92.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($68.88 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GT OCV1 Video Card ($284.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design - Focus G Mini (Black) MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($67.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - TXM Gold 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99)
Total: $991.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-14 04:24 EDT-0400

 

[docswag]

Price/Performance Prince
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: MSI - B350 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2800 Memory ($126.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: ADATA - Ultimate SU800 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($53.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Green 500GB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($25.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Mini Video Card ($419.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill - GRAM ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM (2015) 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1002.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-09-14 09:01 EDT-0400
Subtract $4.99 of shipping bringing it down to $997.93

A 1600 and 1070, with an ssd, and decent aesthetics. What more is there to ask for?

 

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