I'm not sure about US prices for components but
- 7950HD or equivalent GPU as a minimum
- 8BG RAM as a minimum. Recommend 12 or 16 if possible
- Any current gen i5 or AMDs latest octa cores
- Whatever HDD you need.
- Use a .edu or ac.uk email to buy Windows 8 on the cheap
*edit, checks US prices*
Um, 7870 LE or equivalent GPU as minimum >_>
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-7.html








