Looking to build a gaming rig for ~$1000
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Godloki
January 3, 2014 10:13:48 AM
Hi, I am a complete n00b when it comes to building computers. I wanted to build a gaming entertainment rig for around $1000 bucks, but have some space for wiggle room. I am really scared about trying to figure it out myself and have bottlenecks anywhere. I also figured this could be a fun project for me and my dad to do together since he falls apart and can no longer throw a football around with me. He also says I should probably wait a month (until February) because prices usually drop around then. I was hoping a couple of you geniuses would be kind enough to list some of the builds you would make on that type of budgets. Thanks.
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2uZ0j heres something i put together. we could make it a little cheaper if you want bye picking a different case, cpu, mobo. depends if you plan on overclocking.
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Godloki
January 3, 2014 10:49:41 AM
peacefulduck
January 3, 2014 10:57:02 AM
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2uZKL heres another intel build about 50 dollars cheaper.
amd is another option to. and i could put together a build if you want.
amd is another option to. and i could put together a build if you want.
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Godloki
January 3, 2014 12:24:59 PM
BN91 said:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2uZKL heres another intel build about 50 dollars cheaper.amd is another option to. and i could put together a build if you want.
I actually really like that first build you posted. Case price isn't really an issue but that one doesn't look that aesthetically pleasing to me.
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... rosewill challenger
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... cooler master haf xm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... cooler master haf 912 ( i personally have this one )
just a couple options but really you can get what ever you want. as long as it allows for good cooling it wont impact performance at all
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... cooler master haf xm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... cooler master haf 912 ( i personally have this one )
just a couple options but really you can get what ever you want. as long as it allows for good cooling it wont impact performance at all
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Godloki
January 3, 2014 12:40:19 PM
Godloki
January 3, 2014 1:13:13 PM
Godloki
January 5, 2014 2:12:46 PM
BN91 said:
waiting is up to you. i can tell though that you will not be disappointed with the 770 i recommended. i have the 760 and i was even surprised at how well it performed. there both fast cards. personally i wouldnt have the paitence to wait but if you feel you can then go aheadWould a cooling unit be a good idea? Or is that completely unnecessary? Also, if so what would you suggest? Also would getting 16gb of memory be useful or a waste? I recently won some money at a casino so the budget has some more room to expand.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($460.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($106.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1035.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-05 17:32 EST-0500)
CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($68.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB Video Card ($460.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Core 3000 USB 3.0 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($106.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1035.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-05 17:32 EST-0500)
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a cooling unit for what your graphics card? if you dont plan to overclock it then stock cooling gets the job done same with your cpu. if you do not plan on overclocking your proccesor then you do not need an aftermarket cooler. an aftermarket cooler will keep your system quieter but not needed.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... good after market cooler
as for 16 gigs of ram in a budget gaming computer no definitley not needed. you could get away with 4 gigs at lowest but 8 would be a more then comfortable amount. of course more never hurts.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... good after market cooler
as for 16 gigs of ram in a budget gaming computer no definitley not needed. you could get away with 4 gigs at lowest but 8 would be a more then comfortable amount. of course more never hurts.
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Godloki
January 5, 2014 3:07:06 PM
These seem to be the two cases I am deciding between:
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan003rd
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-sgc5000...
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-phan003rd
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/cooler-master-case-sgc5000...
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Godloki
January 5, 2014 6:33:53 PM
OK, about to order the parts. This is what I am planning on going with. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Godloki/saved/3lRu
I'd like to thank you all for your help/contributions, and final comments or what not are welcomed!
I'd like to thank you all for your help/contributions, and final comments or what not are welcomed!
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Godloki
January 5, 2014 7:03:31 PM
Godloki
January 11, 2014 10:04:33 PM
OK built my system, seems to be working pretty well so far, except I am not able to find where/how to update the SM Bus controller driver. I also need to buy another sata cable I believe to attach my 1tb hard drive since the optical drive and ssd drive take up the two it came with. Does anyone know where to download the driver for the sm bus controller with my configuration? Sorry for the bother, thanks for the help!
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Godloki
January 12, 2014 3:06:12 PM
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