For you or your friend? Your current PC >>> seemed way more powerful already....
Nevertheless this is what you can get for under $1000.
CPU+MB: Intel Core i5-4460 + ASRock H81M-HDS @ $330 (PC Themes)
RAM:
Kingston ValueRAM DDR3L-1600 CL11 8GB @ $44+3'
GPU:
Zotac GTX 960 2GB @ $240+2*
SSD:
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB @ $106+3^
HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB @ $77 (PC Themes)
PSU:
Super Flower Leadex Silver 550W [80 Plus Silver] @ $82+3`
CASE:
Corsair Carbide 100R @ $70+7"
Total: $967
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