Need help with my first build.

[Revan117]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Revan117/saved/fwFCmG

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Revan117/saved/fvtkcf

 

 

Which should I choose?

 

MSI Radeon R9 280 3GB TWIN FROZR   vs   EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX

 

Don't plan on overclocking. For casual gaming, and programming. Is this a good building, because I'm trying to stay under $1000.00 dollars.

[Juganog]

I would go with the 280 or 290 or even a GTX 970 if you can afford it

[Mistersprinkles]

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/mistersprinkles/saved/sHTFf7

 

Here's a build with an R9 290 for under $1000. Better SSD and better case than in the OP's original build. 

Much better GPU too.

[MHD]

I'd suggest u to downgrade ur monitor and remove the SSD for now to afford 970 since its way better performance than r9 280& 760. 

 

Here is my suggestion.

 

u can add SDD when u afford it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($214.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($77.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($349.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Enermax ECA3253-BL ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($40.98 @ Newegg) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.98 @ OutletPC) 

Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Keyboard: Cobra Cobra II Wired Standard Keyboard  ($42.42 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1023.30

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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