$1k Gaming PC

bloopers · Jul 2, 2013

Approximate Purchase Date: 7/15

Budget Range: Should not exceed $1000....hopefully

(maybe just a tad over iz k)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Watching movies, Multitasking

Are you buying a monitor: No-meaning include this into the build too(I don't mind refurbished monitors-but i do want at least a 20 inch monitor)

Do you need to buy OS: No

Preferred Website(s) for Parts:Newegg, Amazon, NCIX etc etc

Location: Los Angeles, California

Parts Preferences: Prefer AMD CPU-Budget

(((

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: Don't know/care....whatever is faster and more affordable i suppose

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments:

Please focus all money towards:
CPU
GPU(want $300+ at least)

Set this back as much as possible:
Case
Coolant
PSU
HardDrive(want 500 GB at least)
RAM(want 8 GB tho)

Don't need mouse/keyboard

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: g8mes

Thanks so much guys!~

dannyboy2233 · Jul 2, 2013

CPU: i5 3570k- $220
Cooler (only needed for OC): Hyper 212 EVO- $30
Motherboard: Asrock Extreme4 Z77- $105
GPU: GTX 760Ti if released by then. If not, Sapphire Vapor-X 7950- $305
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LP 8 GB @ 1600 MHz- $70
HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB- $80
Case: Corsair 300R- $70
PSU: Seasonic 650W M12II- $70
Monitor: Asus VW226T-TAA- $140
There ya go! This build goes like $30-$60 over, but it gets you a great processor, a motherboard which supports OCing, a great GPU, and a fast HDD. Also, a nice 22" monitor.
This is not AMD. However, it ends up fitting your budget quite nicely

bloopers · Jul 2, 2013

dannyboy2233 :

Can you please link me a PC Partpicker link ;D

Swordkd · Jul 2, 2013

Not sure if you prefer Amd Cpu's, or if you were resigned to getting one for budget constraints. This is what I'd buy for 1000 dollars.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.62 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.06 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $967.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 01:04 EDT-0400)
Not an Amd Cpu, but the Intel performs better. You have the "k" series and cooler that allows decent overclocking. Awesome video card for the price. Semi-budget case, but it has decent cable routing and it's not too flashy. 23" Led, IPS, 1080p monitor. The psu has plenty of power and is a good quality for this build.

:edit: I'm not too sure how far away you are from the Microcenter, but I know there is one in your general vicinity.

Madn3ss795 · Jul 2, 2013

My pick as the best 1k solid system for any non-overclocker:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B75 PRO3-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.73 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($177.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $980.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 01:05 EDT-0400)

Swordkd · Jul 2, 2013

Madn3ss795 :

My pick as the best 1k solid system for any non-overclocker:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B75 PRO3-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($41.73 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS248H-P 24.0" Monitor ($177.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $980.22
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 01:05 EDT-0400)

Voltage is too high on that Ram. Need to stick to 1.5v and lower I believe.

Madn3ss795 · Jul 2, 2013

Actually you just need to active the kit's XMP profile and it's done.

bloopers · Jul 2, 2013

Swordkd :

Not sure if you prefer Amd Cpu's, or if you were resigned to getting one for budget constraints. This is what I'd buy for 1000 dollars.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ Outlet PC)
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.62 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case ($47.06 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $967.72
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 01:04 EDT-0400)
Not an Amd Cpu, but the Intel performs better. You have the "k" series and cooler that allows decent overclocking. Awesome video card for the price. Semi-budget case, but it has decent cable routing and it's not too flashy. 23" Led, IPS, 1080p monitor. The psu has plenty of power and is a good quality for this build.

:edit: I'm not too sure how far away you are from the Microcenter, but I know there is one in your general vicinity.

I chose the AMD processor particularly due to budget constrains ; c ;

Madn3ss795 · Jul 2, 2013

No need for AMD when Intel can fit in, and is better for gaming at stock clock

Swordkd · Jul 2, 2013

Madn3ss795 :

:edit: Nm

bloopers · Jul 2, 2013

Madn3ss795 :

I was actually thinking of purchasing a $400 GPU....this one in particular actually....do you think there is a good Intel Processor + Build that would be compatible with this video card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127741

Madn3ss795 · Jul 2, 2013

A HD7970 is more than enough for 1080p gaming in my opinion. Plus, getting that GTX770 will require a lot of downgrading on other parts beside CPU + Motherboard. So we can just skip it.

bloopers · Jul 2, 2013

Madn3ss795 :

but i would like to be able to run my Skyrim and my BF3 and my Witcher and my Crysis at ultra

(

i don't mind downgrading on anything else such as Case/PSU/coolant/etc etc.....i can always buy better one's later with smaller amounts of money but a video card is a $200+ investment :s

i like my games pwetty :>

am i just being stubborn/dumb? :c

Madn3ss795 · Jul 2, 2013

Well I can make a part list around 1K with that 770, but since it's 2 weeks till you buy those parts, a lot of deal will go off, lead to changes in pricing. 2 weeks later, nothing can be sure. Do you still need a 1k part list with current pricing?

bloopers · Jul 2, 2013

Madn3ss795 :

Yes please! And thank you!

Madn3ss795 · Jul 2, 2013

Here you go

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock B75 PRO3-M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($77.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Microcenter)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS/I Snow Edition (White/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ Outlet PC)
Monitor: Asus VS239H-P 23.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1007.45
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-02 02:10 EDT-0400)

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