Gaming PC Build around $1100

seymoorebutts

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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2vzda
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2vzda/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2vzda/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($190.00)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($339.99 @ B&H)
Case: Cougar Solution (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: CoolMax 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($63.99)
Monitor: BenQ GW2450 24.0" Monitor ($129.99)
Total: $1060.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-05 04:33 EST-0500)


Ok I was on a forum before, but somehow an answer was selected even though I did not choose one. Anyways, my original budget was $800, but I realized that wasn't happening. Just wondering what you guys think of this build, would overclock the i5 3570k. Trying to play games like bf4 with 60+ fps. Also this would be my first build
 

charmer

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As for the unwanted answer - you could remove it but anyway..

I took my time thinking this build over, i upgraded almost all of your parts trying to stay in the budget.
You'll see a i5 4670K and a Z87 mobo, 1600mhz 8gb ram, a nicer looking case + has many features for the money:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($114.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($61.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($327.95 @ B&H)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: CoolMax 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX238H-W 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1133.82 (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.) (Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-05 05:30 EST-0500)


A bit over your budget but it's worth it, Enjoy!