re: PC Discussion - Gaming, Performance and Enthusiasts

PCPartPicker part list: LINK
Price breakdown by merchant: LINK /

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.98 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-G55 SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($98.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($282.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 230T Windowed-BLUE ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $992.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


A way to save money here on the 280x is to grab one of these used ones from ebay and save close to $100:
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I also have an HIS 280x that I'd be willing to part with for $190 shipped (about the same price that HIS linked above is going for. Except you'd be supporting a good cause.) Reference design, dual bios, good cooler, overclocks pretty well. However, you may want to just buy new if the AMD Gold game offer is appealing to you.