For example -> http://www.pcworld.com/article/2040319/build-the-ultimate-intel-haswell-pc-for-under-1000.html

You have 600 or more savings and could change to a larger power supply, pick a higher card than what they used and still do very well.

When it comes to video cards, I use this list.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107.html

The only problem I see today is that folk rarely can install Windows and all the drivers and helper apps. And too high a percentage ask me what a helper app is. That's not a good sign.
Bob