If you don't mind rebates, you can do a better build a stay under $1400 even with all the peripherals.
-i5 instead of i3 (probably the biggest improvement) -Better GPU with 4GB VRAM -Motherboard that isn't ASRock -Better case
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor | $187.56 @ OutletPC |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $82.98 @ Newegg |
| Memory | Team Xtreem Dark Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory | $54.99 @ Newegg |
| Storage | Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $189.00 @ Adorama |
| Video Card | XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Black Edition Double Dissipation Video Card | $259.99 @ Newegg |
| Case | Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case | $49.99 @ Newegg |
| Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $78.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Optical Drive | Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer | $13.99 @ Amazon |
| Monitor | AOC G2460PQU 144Hz 24.0" Monitor | $249.99 @ Amazon |
| Keyboard | Thermaltake POSEIDON Z Wired Gaming Keyboard | $77.63 @ B&H |
| Mouse | Cobra cobra II Wired Optical Mouse | $10.17 @ Amazon |
| Headphones | Microsoft L2 LifeChat LX-3000 Headset | $23.20 @ B&H |
| Speakers | Logitech S120 2.3W 2ch Speakers | $7.99 @ SuperBiiz |
| Other | Windows 8.1 | $20.00 |
| Other | Bluetooth | $20.00 |
| Other | Displayport Cable | $15.00 |
| Other | SF2 Mousepad | $20.00 |
| Other | GameCube Adapter | $20.00 |
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts | ||
| Total (before mail-in rebates) | $1471.47 | |
| Mail-in rebates | -$90.00 | |
| Total | $1381.47 | |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-06 11:21 EST-0500 |