Your $1.3K no longer only allows for a mid-range but a high-end (in performance) one.
CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-3470 + ASRock B75M-DGS @ $292
RAM: ADATA Premier DDR3-1600 CL11 4GB X2 @ $86
GPU: PowerColor R9-290 4GB @ $544
Giving you Titan-grade performance at a fraction of its cost.
Check store for stock availability.
3 years warranty.
SSD: Plextor M5S 128GB @ $127
HDD: Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.D 1TB @ $80
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
PSU: Super Flower Golden Green HX-500 [80 Plus Gold] @ $89
(Mynextcom)
CASE: Sharkoon T5 Value @ $68
Total: $1307
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