CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4440 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $318
RAM: G.Skill NT DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $91
GPU: MSI GTX 670 2GB Power Edition OC @ $379
SSD: Plextor M5S 128GB @ $135
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $82
ODD: Lite-On 24X CD/DVD Writer [Retail] @ $25
PSU: FSP Aurum S 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
CASE: Sharkoon V3 [Blue] @ $59
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $120
WIFI: TP-Link TL-WN722N 150 Mbps [Wireless-N] @ $26
Total: $1324
Assembly: $10
Buy and Build from PC Themes, #04-15.
Most trustworthy for first-timers.
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CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-3350P + ASRock P75 Pro3 @ $289
RAM: Crucial DDR3-1600 CL11 4GB X2 @ $90
GPU: PowerColor R9-280X 3GB @ $404
SSD: Plextor M5S 128GB @ $127
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $76
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: Super Flower Golden Green HX-500 500W [80 Plus Gold] @ $88
CASE: Sharkoon T28 [Red] @ $86
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $115
WIFI: TP-Link TL-WN722N 150 Mbps [Wireless-N] @ $26
Total: $1322
Buy and Build from Tradepac, #05-19.
Most value for those willing to take chances at bargaining.