Well, I tried cooking something up, and ended up going over 40% over. I'll make another one with that will be closer to your budget soon.
Highlights include:
- 8 GB of 2400 MHz RAM
- Intel Core i5-4670K @ 3.4 GHz (quad-core)
- 2 TB 7200 RPM HDD
- 750W 80+ Gold PSU
- Windows 8.1 (OEM) 64-bit (I personally don't like Windows 8 but that's just me. It shouldn't be that bad though.)
- DVD/CD Writer
- MSI Geforce GTX 760
$1037.84; $1098.86 base priceAs I mentioned, I will make another one that is actually close to your budget. In my opinion, you should just save more, you'll thank yourself.
EDIT: Here's the new, cheaper build:
$836.53; base price $878.87Highlights include:
- Intel Core i5-4430 ( I still recommend the other intel core i5 if you want to overclock and for better performance. ) -$60 from last one
- 8 GB @ 1600 MHz memory ( If you really want speed, 2400 MHz should be more than enough. 1600 MHz is just fine as well. ) -$13
- 64 GB SSD ( Plenty for a OS, and that only...pretty much just the system drive. For 8 dollars more, use the SSD in the last build. ) -$8
- 2 TB 7200 RPM HDD ( Plenty enough for most uses unless you plan on downloading hundreds of games or many huge games. ) Didn't change
- GTX 750 Ti ( Performance shouldn't be much worse than going for a GTX 760. ) -$40
- 600W 80+ Bronze PSU ( Plenty enough with some room to upgrade for the future. ) -$80
- Windows 8.1 (OEM) 64-bit
- DVD/CD Writer
In total, I reduced the cost by ~$221, at the cost of a lower end processor, slower RAM, smaller SSD, lower end GPU, and lower wattage PSU.
I will do a version with even more aggression for lower prices while remaining with quality components if you request, since the build is still around 90 dollars over budget.
