$700 Intel Build

[SMATForce]

I want to build an alternative gaming PC with an Intel processor and perhaps with a Nvidia graphics card to counter my AMD build : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z6vdf7 . I want to be able to upgrade later and since AMD is doing all this APU stuff without using AM3/AM3+ I feel AMD won't be a good choice. Am I right? So I'm looking for a $700 build (max $730) that has an Intel processor and can play ultra settings 60+fps on games, for example, BF4. Thank you in advance!

 

Edit: Must include Windows 8.1 and $700 without tax

[79wjd]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($181.09 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.49 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.50 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($263.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.90 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $667.94

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-21 17:49 EST-0500

 

If it has to be under $700 and include an os:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($181.09 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Asus H81M-D PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($44.49 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Team Elite Plus 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.50 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($204.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($39.90 @ Directron) 

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($29.99 @ NCIX US) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $698.93

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-21 17:50 EST-0500

[Speedyv]

Tiny bit over budget but:

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ccXpRB

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ccXpRB/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 290 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($263.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $715.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-21 17:53 EST-0500

[SImoHayha]

I want to build an alternative gaming PC with an Intel processor and perhaps with a Nvidia graphics card to counter my AMD build : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/z6vdf7 . I want to be able to upgrade later and since AMD is doing all this APU stuff without using AM3/AM3+ I feel AMD won't be a good choice. Am I right? So I'm looking for a $700 build (max $730) that has an Intel processor and can play ultra settings 60+fps on games, for example, BF4. Thank you in advance!

 

Edit: Must include Windows 8.1 and $700 without tax

here you are its right under the budget....

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4360 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($141.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.50 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270X 4GB Dual-X Video Card  ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Cooler Master Elite 350 ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W Power Supply  ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $654.43

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-01-21 18:18 EST-0500

 

PSU part of the case also the cpu has hyperthreading so it will work as a quad core or read it as a quad core when playing games that require it.

 

 

Base Total: $699.43   Mail-in Rebates: -$45.00   Total: $654.43