$1000 Gaming Pc Build

TheMrbrilla · Feb 19, 2014

I already asked this, but the answers were back-and-forth and I never got a straight answer. I was wondering if someone could design me a build, it would be very much appreciated. As stated, it can;t go over $1000 USD, and that price has to include shipping, etc. It needs to include an OS (Win. 7) and I really, realllly, want to stay with an Intel CPU. I want to run most current gen, and next gen games at medium settings. I don't need to max out. I will list some games, and if you could give me an estimate of how many FPS I would get on each game at medium settings with your build, that would be awesome! Thank you SO much!

Games:
Arma 2/3
DayZ Mod
DayZ Standalone
Rust
World Of Warcraft

icraft · Feb 19, 2014

You never will get a straight answer. You have to make some choices by yourself, there are too many options otherwise. You can't have 20 people agree on a processor or GPU.

bignastyid · Feb 19, 2014

Does the $1000 cover just the tower or do you also need other things like a monitor, mouse, keyboard and/or OS?

TheMohammadmo · Feb 19, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($92.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($75.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($99.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $963.86
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-19 20:30 EST-0500)

TheMrbrilla · Feb 19, 2014

As stated, I need an OS. I don't need a monitor, a keyboard, ETC. I mean of course if I could fit a nicer mouse and keyboard into the budget, that would be ideal, but I am not expecting that.

TheMohammadmo · Feb 19, 2014

Did you check my build, btw. Also, with my build you will still have money for the keyboard and mouse and since you are on a budget, you could just get the cooler master storm devastator bundle for 30 bucks.

bignastyid · Feb 19, 2014

Sorry missed the OS nit in the original post, also do you want to be able to overclock?

TheMrbrilla · Feb 19, 2014

I did read it TheMoham, how many FPS would you guess I'd get on DayZ Stand Alone, Arma 3, and rust? Well, I don't really want to go through the troubles of watercooling, so unless I could overclock with a standard cooler, no.

bignastyid · Feb 19, 2014

TheMrbrilla :

You don't have to use water cooling to overclock. My systems overclocked and I use air cooling, but definitely not the stock cooler. I get a build posted in a few.

Whammy · Feb 19, 2014

+1 or Mohammadmo's build.

TheMohammadmo · Feb 19, 2014

Thank you wammy for +1 on my build. Anyway, yeah you can overclock with an air cooler. This will probably get you around 50fps almost to 60fps.

TheMrbrilla · Feb 19, 2014

So, is that cooler you put on the build good enough for overclocking like 10%?

bignastyid · Feb 19, 2014

TheMrbrilla :

That system won't OC, the cpu is locked(non k) and the motherboard doesn't support it(you need a z87 chipset).
This build has a slightly slower video card(gtx 760 vs the GTX 770) but it does have the ability to overclock and will still easily run the games and settings you are wanting.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($129.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($50.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ B&H)
Total: $977.90
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-19 20:53 EST-0500)

TheMrbrilla · Feb 19, 2014

Eh, I really don't NEED to overclock, and rather not risk it. I mean, I'm fine running games with medium-low settings, so, its fine.

TheMohammadmo · Feb 19, 2014

Yeah, now its up to OP, do you want overclocking ability or not and do you want a better gpu or yeah.

bignastyid · Feb 19, 2014

TheMrbrilla :

Then go for the GTX 770 build.

FractalDesignCore · Feb 19, 2014

Nvm about my build i forgot the OS......

TheMohammadmo · Feb 19, 2014

Ok uno momento there are problems with your build. A 3tb hdd is just pointless and add another 100 bucks for no os. So yeah, you need to fix your build.

TheMohammadmo · Feb 19, 2014

lol yeah.

TheMrbrilla · Feb 19, 2014

I'm going with Mohammadmos build. Thanks to everyone though. Gonna order everything tomorrow!

TheMrbrilla · Feb 19, 2014

So, I edited the build a bit, just a few minor changes. So, this is good?
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4570 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($196.98 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Gemin II S524 77.7 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($36.49 @ Staples)
Motherboard: ASRock H87 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($107.58 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($77.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Rosewill BlackHawk ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($99.79 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm Devastator Keyboard & Mouse Wired Standard Keyboard w/Laser Mouse ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1097.73
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-19 21:51 EST-0500)

TheMohammadmo · Feb 19, 2014

Go from the gemin to the 212 evo and otherwise, yes you are set. Hope you enjoy your build.

FractalDesignCore · Feb 20, 2014

TheMohammadmo :

How is 3tbs pointless? I have tons of movies, music and games you know. Each game is 15-30 gbs. I run through 1tb quick. Gotta delete stuff all the time.... $40 for 2 more tbs is a deal.

TheMohammadmo · Feb 20, 2014

in my opinion, i think 1tb is fine even if you have 2 tb thats fine. I just feel that 3tb and 4tb are for those heavy workstations or data build

TheMrbrilla · Feb 20, 2014

Agreed. 3tb is overkill.

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