Desktop

Budget: 1k
Planned time until purchase: Now
Do you need an Operating System?: No, I will be using windows 7 64 bit
Do you have any specific preferred components?: NVIDIA graphics card, Intel CPU, SSD
Do you need a sound or wireless card?: No
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: Stock
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: No
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): DC -- I have access to a microcenter


I like the Fractal R4 case (there's probably a newer version)...

Thanks!

Found this from a month old post:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NZ69nQ

Any feedback?

it's solid

prices may have changed though



This post was edited by Bubbler on Nov 5 2014 10:31pm

Very solid build. I modified it slightly based on current sale prices and added a case. It does exceed budget a bit though...
$1115 - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/csmDhM

HDD isn't necessary if you think 250GB is enough (can always pick one up later if needed)... unless you tend to download a lot of media files (music, movies, etc) or have several large games, then it's absolutely necessary as those tend to be space eaters.


If you can afford it, I would go with this 100%, it'll run anything with style and will last for years to come.

This post was edited by SanityWasHacked on Nov 5 2014 10:45pm

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/c84MmG

All at MicroCenter. Its a little over budget, but you get the convenience of not having to wait for shipping and pick it all up if you want to. If you would like, I could show you a similar build that's cheaper using better deals from multiple sources.
All the above parts are currently in-stock at the Fairfax MicroCenter.

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Unfortunately, MC doesn't have a very good selection of great RAM, but the Crucial should do fine. Getting better RAM at MC is just going to cost a lot more than it should.

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I also live in the DC area, so if you need help just let me know. I can even help you put it together if I have time.

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Edited the build because I misread your post and thought you had a case already! Derp. Still a little over budget. The case I picked is similar in style to the Fractal R4. There are slightly cheaper cases (like the Corsair 200R and 300R in stock as well that will save you about $20). You can also drop the HDD if you don't need more than the 250GB from the SSD and just pick up an HDD later when you end up needing it.

This post was edited by DeXaFiLaH on Nov 5 2014 11:16pm