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I need you guys to make me an exactly $700 dollar build with windows 8.1, that can overclock, and has a gtx 970. I really want a build for Christmas because now I hate console. Thanks!

 

Can we get $850? A 970 alone is $350, which really limits the rest of the build.

 

EDIT: Here's what $850 looks like (with rebates). I'm still not in love with the CPU/Mobo, storage, or PSU, but it should be able to overclock (a little) and run games like a champ.

 

 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($88.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $826.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Can we get $850? A 970 alone is $350, which really limits the rest of the build.

 

EDIT: Here's what $850 looks like (with rebates). I'm still not in love with the CPU/Mobo, storage, or PSU, but it should be able to overclock (a little) and run games like a champ.

 

 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($88.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($74.98 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $826.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Ya i cannot do 850. But nevermind about overclocking at all.

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I need you guys to make me an exactly $700 dollar build with windows 8.1, that can overclock, and has a gtx 970. I really want a build for Christmas because now I hate console. Thanks!

 

Probably the best I can do. I would recommend a different GPU so you could have better components overall. You're sacrificing quite a bit for a 970 here  
 
 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($88.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $737.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Probably the best I can do. I would recommend a different GPU so you could have better components overall. You're sacrificing quite a bit for a 970 here  
 
 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($88.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $737.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Alright. Make me the best gaming build for $700. I was just trying to go overboard with the GPU. Im kinda stupid. Lol

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Alright. Make me the best gaming build for $700. I was just trying to go overboard with the GPU. Im kinda stupid. Lol

 

This is solid, but you won't be able to overclock the cpu b/c it's locked. It's a core i5 haswell though so it'll be plenty for gaming. Also I could only get to $700 mark with mail-in rebates, so I think it'll be $750 initially

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($168.99 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($14.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.78 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($137.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $695.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Alright. Make me the best gaming build for $700. I was just trying to go overboard with the GPU. Im kinda stupid. Lol

 

Here's another option with a better GPU:

 

 
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectCU II Video Card  ($194.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $695.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Probably the best I can do. I would recommend a different GPU so you could have better components overall. You're sacrificing quite a bit for a 970 here  
 
 
CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($88.99 @ NCIX US) 
Motherboard: Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($44.99 @ Micro Center) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($32.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $737.41
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-06 18:29 EST-0500

 

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My Main Build: NZXT S340 - NZXT Kraken X31 - Crucial MX100 256GB - i5 4460 - Gigabyte Z97P D3 - Kingston HyperX Red 8GB - MSI Nvidia GTX 780 3GB - Corsair LL & HD RGB Fans, Corsair Lighting Node Pro. 

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