Need best possible gaming build for $1200

TRA_37 · Feb 27, 2014

I'm new to pc I'm just looking to get a good gaming rig that can play some newer games at good quality... I would need keyboard, mouse, and os to be included preferably windows 7, I also need to stay within the budget, any help is appreciated

Bad_Kitty13 · Feb 27, 2014

do you need monitor and speakers?

Eric Joh · Feb 28, 2014

Some Ideas
i5-4670K - $240 at newegg
geforce 770 Superclocked - $360 after MIR at newegg
Memory: 8GB (2x4GB) Kingston HyperX Blue 1600MHz
Thermaltake TR2 700W - $40 after MIR
Some ASUS, Gigabyte, or ASRock mobo that supports everything else you want to do
Samsung Evo 120GB SSD - $80 everywhere
WD Blue 1TB - $60 everywhere
Tower depends on mATX or ATX mobo, but don't pay more than 40 (for mATX) and 60 (for ATX)

For mobo and tower recomendations, you want a small or big setup?

Ahmadjon · Feb 28, 2014

Check out this http://pcpartpicker.com/p/31qPG

ToneG · Feb 28, 2014

this is with tax included(keep in mind you can also change things if you want)
the gtx 750ti from evga~171
intel i5 4670k~230
westren digital caviar blue 1tb 7200 rpm~60
8GB of corsair vengence 8gb kit~99
gigabyte z87m-g43 motherboard~108
corsair cx 600w 80+ bronze certified power supply~70
corsair 350d case~110
windows 7(whyyyyyyyyyy)~90
asus vs228h-p monitor~160
total 1098
this build leaves you ~110 dollars to buy a keyboard and mouse i can only reccomend a mechanical keyboard and a wired mouse the peripherals are up to you

THIS IS AT THE TIME OF TYPING 2/27/14

TRA_37 · Feb 28, 2014

Thanks everyone for the help, and I planned on using my tv and headphones so I wouldn't need monitor or speakers

TRA_37 · Feb 28, 2014

Toneg... I'm not used to windows 8 and I've never used any other os what do you think would be best?

TRA_37 · Feb 28, 2014

Eric joh... It doesnt matter I don't plan on moving it much so I'm leaning towards a big setup

sandis1123 · Feb 28, 2014

How about i5 4670k and R9 270X In Crossfire ? i got i5 4670k and r9 270x single card im getting min 60- max 90fps on Ultra on BF4 ( card is oveclocked)

Bad_Kitty13 · Feb 28, 2014

this is the best i can pull

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/31xz8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/31xz8/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/31xz8/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.00 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Microcenter)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G55 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($127.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.09 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($342.27 @ TigerDirect)
Case: Zalman Z9 ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($92.99 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($32.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1192.26
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-28 07:14 EST-0500)

TRA_37 · Feb 28, 2014

If anyone has any suggestions on bad kitty's build let me know

Ahmadjon · Feb 28, 2014

TRA_37 :

I mentioned link with similar build and i didn't choose keyboard and mouse because it personal preference!
But it's your prerogative which build to buy!

TRA_37 · Feb 28, 2014

Thanks ahmadjon I do like your build too I think I will go with yours instead and get the keyboard mouse combo badkitty mentioned

Ahmadjon · Feb 28, 2014

TRA_37 :

Good luck

Bad_Kitty13 · Feb 28, 2014

TRA_37 :

glad to help Ahmadjons build will suit u fine as well

TRA_37 · Feb 28, 2014

Thanks for the help again, one last question though should I stay with windows 7? What's the best os for gaming

Ahmadjon · Feb 28, 2014

TRA_37 :

Definitely yes Win7 more optimized for the rest of games! But BF4 runs on Win8 faster for 5~10%

Bad_Kitty13 · Feb 28, 2014

TRA_37 :

windows 8.1 does have a slight perfomance boost (5%) with games but it also comes with a myriad of headaches with drivers for games mostly pre-2011 games. it also has trouble with 3rd party devices as well. windows 7 is well known and supported and will be for at least the next 5 years and by then they will probably have another superior os anyways. so i would stick with windows 7.

Ahmadjon · Feb 28, 2014

Bad_Kitty13 :

TRA_37 :

windows 8.1 does have a slight perfomance boost (5%) with games but it also comes with a myriad of headaches with drivers for games mostly pre-2011 games. it also has trouble with 3rd party devices as well. windows 7 is well known and supported and will be for at least the next 5 years and by then they will probably have another superior os anyways. so i would stick with windows 7.

+1

TRA_37 · Mar 1, 2014

Ahmadjon :

Bad_Kitty13 :

+1

Sorry to keep bugging you but could you check out this build and tell me if it would be good for gaming too? http://pcpartpicker.com/user/TRA_37/saved/3JwI

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