Looking to build a 1000-1200$ gaming rig.

jesb1153 · Jul 2, 2013

Hi guys,

Considering my actual PC is getting older and slower, I am looking to buy a new setup but as you know this is no small task. So let's get to the tough part, I use my comp for gaming and 3D modeling so i guess that would require a pretty standard build. As for personal preference, I had bad experiences with ATI video cards...so i would rather get an Nvidia.

About the case, i would like a Mid-size one, but pretty much everything would work. No monitors, mouse, etc. required.

The rest is on you!

Thank you,

realchaos · Jul 3, 2013

Are you overclocking?
Where do you live?
Is an OS required in the budget?

jesb1153 · Jul 3, 2013

realchaos :

Not planning to OC, I live in Canada, and I don't need OS.

realchaos · Jul 3, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($316.67 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.14 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($100.47 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($409.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($18.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1138.04
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-03 00:13 EDT-0400)

-i7's hyper-threading and 16gb of ram will help in the 3d modeling.
-Strong gpu power. The 770 is really strong and should be able to max out nearly every game at 1080p.

jesb1153 · Jul 3, 2013

realchaos :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($316.67 @ TigerDirect Canada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($105.14 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($100.47 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($409.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($18.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1138.04
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-03 00:13 EDT-0400)

-i7's hyper-threading and 16gb of ram will help in the 3d modeling.
-Strong gpu power. The 770 is really strong and should be able to max out nearly every game at 1080p.

Is that power supply reliable? I plan on keeping this computer for a while.

realchaos · Jul 3, 2013

Yes, XFX psus are high quality. They are made by Seasonic, one of the best psu makers out there.

jesb1153 · Jul 3, 2013

Let's say that i may overclock afterall....Would the price be alot higher?

Marcopolo123 · Jul 3, 2013

Overclocking

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($349.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Pro3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($110.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($100.47 @ Amazon Canada)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.79 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($409.99 @ NCIX)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($47.99 @ NCIX)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($18.00 @ Vuugo)
Total: $1215.01
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-07-03 20:34 EDT-0400)

realchaos · Jul 3, 2013

I would go with a more high quality motherboard if you plan to oc: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-motherboard-z87a

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