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I'm planning on building a gaming PC for around $1,000USD.  I have put together a build that can be upgraded gradually in the future.  I have already bought the case and received a pair of headphones as a gift.  I already have a mouse, keyboard, and a monitor, and while they aren't ideal, they will work for the time being.  Here's the minimum:

 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tBFsgs
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/tBFsgs/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.98 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($326.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  (Purchased For $85.98) 
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($101.79 @ Amazon) 
Headphones: Skullcandy PLYR 1 Headset  ($0.00) 
Total: $1145.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
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Here's what I would like to end up with sometime in the future:
 
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RFCdcf
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RFCdcf/by_merchant/
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($95.99 @ Best Buy) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($54.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.98 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($104.98 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($75.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($326.98 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card (2-Way SLI)  ($326.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT Phantom (Black) ATX Full Tower Case  (Purchased For $85.98) 
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($101.79 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Cooler Master Megaflow 110.0 CFM 200mm  Fan  ($9.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm  Fan  ($22.99 @ Amazon) 
Case Fan: Corsair Air Series AF140 Red 66.4 CFM 140mm  Fan  ($16.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer XB270H Abprz 144Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($523.00 @ Amazon) 
Keyboard: Corsair Vengeance K70 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($114.99 @ Amazon) 
Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse  ($35.99 @ NCIX US) 
Headphones: Skullcandy PLYR 1 Headset  ($0.00) 
Total: $2498.55
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-23 11:03 EDT-0400
 
Any comments would be appreciated.  Thanks!
Processor Intel Core i5-4690K CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Motherboard MSI Z97-G45 RAM 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X Storage Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD Graphics Card EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Case NZXT Phantom (Black) PSU Corsair CX600M Operating System Windows 10 Monitor BenQ GL2760H Headset Skullcandy PLYR 1 & Sennheiser Momentum

 

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I would try to stay away from that board

and I would save $80 by getting 290x's

Any recommendations?

Processor Intel Core i5-4690K CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Motherboard MSI Z97-G45 RAM 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X Storage Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD Graphics Card EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Case NZXT Phantom (Black) PSU Corsair CX600M Operating System Windows 10 Monitor BenQ GL2760H Headset Skullcandy PLYR 1 & Sennheiser Momentum

 

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Any recommendations?

Sli krait or G45

I just bult a computer with the G45 and it does have wicked heatsinks that look like dragons from the side

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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Don't get the phantom. Get an Enthoo Pro. It is a little bit more expensive, but the phantom is pretty outdated at this point and the pro allows you to water cool in the future if you choose to.

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Don't get the phantom. Get an Enthoo Pro. It is a little bit more expensive, but the phantom is pretty outdated at this point and the pro allows you to water cool in the future if you choose to.

I have already purchased the Phantom, and I love it.

Processor Intel Core i5-4690K CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO Motherboard MSI Z97-G45 RAM 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X Storage Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD WD Caviar Blue 1TB HDD Graphics Card EVGA GeForce GTX 970 Case NZXT Phantom (Black) PSU Corsair CX600M Operating System Windows 10 Monitor BenQ GL2760H Headset Skullcandy PLYR 1 & Sennheiser Momentum

 

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Link?

 and the price is back up

take a look at price history http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr9290x4gbd5ppdhe

$110 saved at $275

$100 saved at $280

Thats that. If you need to get in touch chances are you can find someone that knows me that can get in touch.

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 and the price is back up

take a look at price history http://pcpartpicker.com/part/powercolor-video-card-axr9290x4gbd5ppdhe

$110 saved at $275

$100 saved at $280

One, you can't claim something is if it once was therefore this whole thing is invalid.

Two, not only is one of those a very small window one is from like half a year ago... 

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One, you can't claim something is if it once was therefore this whole thing is invalid.

Two, not only is one of those a very small window one is from like half a year ago... 

can I point you to the "290x pricing WTF" thread?

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/326458-290x-pricing-wtf/?view=findpost&p=4434298

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Can I point you to the fact that this thread is irrelevant and so far so have been all of your replies.

 

 

Still waiting for the link.

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