Need new gaming computer: budget $1000 to $1200
- Thread starter corzaboy4
- Start date
MauveCloud
Splendid
- May 7, 2010
- 2,830
- 0
- 21,960
$1000 is midrange for a gaming rig (presuming you mean US Dollars), so it's not that low, but you don't need an i7-3930k. An i5-3570k or i5-3470 is plenty for a gaming rig and will help you stay within budget. Do you need monitor, OS, keyboard, and mouse?
I actually mean AU dollars, not much of a difference though. Do you think that will last me a while? I intend to play games like battlefield 3 and crysis 2 on high settings if possible, and no monitor, mouse or keyboard needed, thanks for the reply
also do you know anywhere were I could get a cheap custom build for $1000, and a bit more if needed? im new, and this is my first gaming rig so I want to make sure I make the right choice.
MauveCloud
Splendid
- May 7, 2010
- 2,830
- 0
- 21,960
How about this build then:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($105.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($295.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1108.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 14:13 EST+1100)
Edit: switched video card, since the 7950 might not have fit in the case.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($105.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($295.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1108.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 14:13 EST+1100)
Edit: switched video card, since the 7950 might not have fit in the case.
Robert Pankiw
Honorable
- Mar 26, 2012
- 347
- 0
- 10,960
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ Scorptec)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($319.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG BH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1226.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 14:23 EST+1100)
MauveCloud has a decent build, but it's missing RAM and an OS.
I choose each part based on a few assumptions.
CPU - I assumed you won't OC, so no need for a K series
MB - It has a bit more than you'll need, without having too much. MauveClouds MB might be better, but I didn't check
Memory - Some solid RAM, low profile heat spreader too
Storage - I know it's not an SSD, but it's quick, in terms of HDD quickness, and 1TB is lots of space
Video Card - You wanted NVidia. I'd prefer going with the 7950, but it's your choice. I think the cooler on this one is better than the cooler on the MSI card
Case - It has a decent price and front panel USB 3.0
PS - It's a good brand, and semi modular with all the connectors you'd need, no reason not to take MauveClouds PS
OD - In case you wanted to play and burn Bluray discs. If you just want to plad BD, it's $20 less, if just DVDs, it's $50 less
OS - When asked if you needed an OS, you didn't answer
I hope you like it!
CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($195.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($99.00 @ Scorptec)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($319.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG BH14NS40 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($79.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1226.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 14:23 EST+1100)
MauveCloud has a decent build, but it's missing RAM and an OS.
I choose each part based on a few assumptions.
CPU - I assumed you won't OC, so no need for a K series
MB - It has a bit more than you'll need, without having too much. MauveClouds MB might be better, but I didn't check
Memory - Some solid RAM, low profile heat spreader too
Storage - I know it's not an SSD, but it's quick, in terms of HDD quickness, and 1TB is lots of space
Video Card - You wanted NVidia. I'd prefer going with the 7950, but it's your choice. I think the cooler on this one is better than the cooler on the MSI card
Case - It has a decent price and front panel USB 3.0
PS - It's a good brand, and semi modular with all the connectors you'd need, no reason not to take MauveClouds PS
OD - In case you wanted to play and burn Bluray discs. If you just want to plad BD, it's $20 less, if just DVDs, it's $50 less
OS - When asked if you needed an OS, you didn't answer
I hope you like it!
MauveCloud
Splendid
- May 7, 2010
- 2,830
- 0
- 21,960
I realized later I'd forgotten the RAM, but for your suggestion, an i5-3470 normally goes better with an H77 motherboard instead of Z77.
OP sent me a PM with a link to this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHlqieM_bgc
and this is the closest I could make via PCPartPicker Australia (already over budget w/o OS):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($135.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.00 @ Scorptec)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($399.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($209.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($145.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1460.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 14:40 EST+1100)
OP sent me a PM with a link to this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHlqieM_bgc
and this is the closest I could make via PCPartPicker Australia (already over budget w/o OS):
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($135.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($75.00 @ Scorptec)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($399.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master HAF X ATX Full Tower Case ($209.00 @ Scorptec)
Power Supply: Silverstone Strider Plus 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($145.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1460.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-03-29 14:40 EST+1100)
Robert Pankiw
Honorable
- Mar 26, 2012
- 347
- 0
- 10,960
MauveCloud, I'm not sure if he sent that because he wants to play Diablo 3 (which a GTX 650 can run at 50 FPS on highest settings) or what exactly. The SSD boot time was incredibly fast though! Without knowing which games he wants to play, it's not nearly as easy to recommend builds.
The build that was on NewEgg that Mauve posted for us / you is overkill for Diablo 3, and more than you'll need for gaming at med-high at 60FPS average.
If you're still reading these posts, I need more info, like if Blu-ray is needed, or if you want to OC, or if you think the case I choose is ugly.
As for right now, it's quarter to 1, so it's bed time for me.
The build that was on NewEgg that Mauve posted for us / you is overkill for Diablo 3, and more than you'll need for gaming at med-high at 60FPS average.
If you're still reading these posts, I need more info, like if Blu-ray is needed, or if you want to OC, or if you think the case I choose is ugly.
As for right now, it's quarter to 1, so it's bed time for me.
Robert Pankiw :
MauveCloud, I'm not sure if he sent that because he wants to play Diablo 3 (which a GTX 650 can run at 50 FPS on highest settings) or what exactly. The SSD boot time was incredibly fast though! Without knowing which games he wants to play, it's not nearly as easy to recommend builds.
The build that was on NewEgg that Mauve posted for us / you is overkill for Diablo 3, and more than you'll need for gaming at med-high at 60FPS average.
If you're still reading these posts, I need more info, like if Blu-ray is needed, or if you want to OC, or if you think the case I choose is ugly.
As for right now, it's quarter to 1, so it's bed time for me.
The build that was on NewEgg that Mauve posted for us / you is overkill for Diablo 3, and more than you'll need for gaming at med-high at 60FPS average.
If you're still reading these posts, I need more info, like if Blu-ray is needed, or if you want to OC, or if you think the case I choose is ugly.
As for right now, it's quarter to 1, so it's bed time for me.
Thanks for all the help guys!
yes, os is needed but I have the sorted with gift vouchers and what not. The games I would like too play are Battlefield 3, crysis 2 etc and of course Diablo III but as you said thats a pretty smooth game. Blue ray is not needed and if I do need it in the future it isnt so expensive, thanks for the input its given me some good ideas but I still need to cut down a bit on the price PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($35.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($105.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 660 Ti 2GB Video Card ($295.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($115.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($22.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1108.00
This build is my favourite, seems to mix with the price range (after i added ram
) and all the components are compatible, great for there price and hopefully with run well.Robert Pankiw
Honorable
- Mar 26, 2012
- 347
- 0
- 10,960
TRENDING THREADS
-
-
News Firefox user loses 7,470 opened tabs saved over two years after they can’t restore browsing session- Started by Admin
- Replies: 58
-
-
News Apple debuts M4 processor in new iPad Pros with 38 TOPS on neural engine
- Started by Admin
- Replies: 80
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram