$1000 Max New PC

Tablecloth · Aug 18, 2013

Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as possible

Budget Range: $1000 but might be able to go a little over

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming

Are you buying a monitor: Maybe. Depends if I have anything leftover.

Parts to Upgrade: CPU, RAM, Mobo, GPU. Re-using case (Antec 900) and Power Supply (620W).

Do you need to buy OS: No (Have Windows 7 64 bit)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Whatever is cheapest.

Location: City, State/Region, Country - DFW, Texas

Parts Preferences: No preferences

Overclocking: Maybe. Depends if the new build can support it.

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe

Your Monitor Resolution: 1680 x 1050

Additional Comments: Want something that will play all current games on the highest settings and be viable for at least 3-4 years.

Why Are You Upgrading: Can't run new games on highest settings anymore.

sparkz89 · Aug 18, 2013

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1twd1
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1twd1/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1twd1/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $869.92
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-18 19:37 EDT-0400)

can upgrade card to 7970 if need be

Tablecloth · Aug 18, 2013

Thanks for the quick response! I have a couple of questions though.

Is upgrading to the 7970 worth the price difference? From what I've read I've seen people say its only a 7% increase whereas some people say its much more.

How is the 7950 compared to the 760? They seem to be around the same price and some people seem to favor it.

Finally, if I were to upgrade my monitor what would be the best one to get that would run at 1920x1200 or higher?

sparkz89 · Aug 19, 2013

yes 760 and 7970 are about the same performance, you can always OC it though. And since the new line of radeon are around the corner prices on the 7 series may drop.

do you mean 1920x1080? you can get a 23-27 inch monitor. Acer Asus LG Lenovo and Samsung are all great monitors

Farkinob · Aug 19, 2013

I recommend two things because I know your computer right now is probably good enough for modern games but you are just dissatisfied with performance.

1) Upgrade your graphics card to a GTX 770 for $400 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125463&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=)

2) Upgrade your monitor to a nice big 27" $250 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254093)

Right now getting the new intel processors are silly. They will be bottlecapped by GPUs in gaming. Your current CPU is probably being bottlecapped as well by your current GPU (assuming you bought them at around the same time).

Total---- $750. Enjoy that extra $250 and buy yourself some $5 Loaded Pizzas and get some extra games from steam and enjoy testing your baby out on a gameathon

EDIT: I have to say that you have to disregard some negative DOA items unless they are extremely excessive. Most people don't leave feedback unless they want to b*&!

2nd EDIT: 770. #3 http://www.videocardbenchmark.net/high_end_gpus.html. 'nuff said.

Also, ATI has problems with microstuttering, poor drivers, etc. NVIDIA you get better drivers are smoothness.

Dark Lord of Tech · Aug 19, 2013

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Xigmatek GAIA SD1283 56.3 CFM CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($122.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 760 4GB Video Card ($314.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $915.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-19 00:19 EDT-0400)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

Monitor: Acer G236HLBbd 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $119.99
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-19 00:20 EDT-0400)

Tablecloth · Aug 20, 2013

Thanks for all of the suggestions everybody.

I am currently using an Intel Core 2 Duo 3.0 Ghz processor, 2x2 GB ram, and a Gigabyte GA-EP35-DS3L mobo. I think it would do me some good to upgrade everything in regards to just the video card. What do you guys think?

Also, I'm thinking about going with the build suggested by sparkz89 but upgrading to the 770. I think I will be able to with my current funds. Would this be reasonable or should I wait on the new Radeon cards?

Finally, I've seen some people asking for builds saying not to list Microcenter as a vendor. Should I avoid them or are they reputable?

sparkz89 · Aug 20, 2013

It is reasonable - itll be a good rig that will be able to max out settings for the next 2-3 years by than you will upgrade

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