Need a build $1000-1500

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Hey guys,

I have recently come into quite a bit of money and I hit my pc build goal with it! 

Anyways my budget is $1000-1500. I would like to keep it closer to 1000. 

AMD based. SSD for OS. I would prefer no nvidia but if its the best option, thats fine. Also needs to be upgradeable to an extent. Mostly going to be used for light gaming (needs to be able to play AAA titles on high-ultra) but mostly used for graphic design things.

If possible id like a gaming oriented build, a Balanced, and workstation oriented build. 

Thanks,

Kmnjh

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This would be an all around machine, more powerful for gaming. At the upper end of your budget though. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OQJq

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This would be my suggestion: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OQJS

An AMD FX 8320 8-core CPU. I picked this CPU for it's great price/performance ratio, and great overclockability. It will perform extremely well in you use scenarios. It is a great choice for gaming, productivity, and if you are into streaming, the extra cores will come in handy.

Coolermaster V8 CPU cooler for quieter operation, and overclocking possibility.

AsRock 990FX Killer. An awesome new mobo from AsRock. Great power delivery, lots of features, support for sli if you want later. Great on-board sound, killer ethernet etc.

8 GB of 1600MHz CL9 RAM from mushkin. Great RAM with a nice black heatsink to match the builds color scheme.

ASUS GeForce GTX 780 DCII GPU. ATM this is 80$ cheaper than a 290, so this would be a better choice for the money. A beastly performing GPU, with beefy but quiet cooler from ASUS.

120 GB Samsung 840 EVO SSD for OS, and a 2 TB HDD for other applications and such.

Fractal design define R4 case. A very good case with good airflow, great build quality, great cable management, a nice window if you like one. Overall, an excellent case.

Corsair HX850 80+ gold PSU. 850W will be overkill for a single GPU, but if you want to add another later on, you won't need to upgrade your PSU.

Total would be 1300.41 $

 

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Here's an AMD GPU option:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OVa6

Here's the Nvidia option which is more powerful and cheaper:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OVcb

This will be a great system either way you go with your GPU. I added the 8350 over the 8320 because it overclocks much better, and is easier to get stable when overclocking which I assume you'll eventually do ;)

Even if you don't overclock, the higher stock speed of the 8350 will give you a tad bit more perfomance over the 8320.