Best Complete PC build for gaming and making videos!

Chris Kiss · May 27, 2014

So first off I want to build the best complete pc build for around 1000-1200 dollars. This includes monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headset. I also prefer cherry mx blue and red switches for the keyboard. Lastly keep in mind that this pc needs to be able to record Battlefield 4 and games like Minecraft.

rishiswaz · May 27, 2014

What settings are you looking for, what resolution, etc. please check the sticky for format and update it. It will help a lot to get you what you are looking for

i7Baby · May 27, 2014

If you take out peripherals, that'd leave you about $900 max

Try Tom's $750 as a starting point - http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-budget-gaming-pc,3780.html

Then add peripherals.

Chris Kiss · May 27, 2014

I was looking at gaming at 1080p. Also I do know the keyboard and mouse I want but i just wanted too see what others had to say. But I want some help for the monitor and Headset. If it helps I do want to listen to music lightly. And I wouldn't mind a clip on mic with a separate headset.

Thanks!

Joseph DeGarmo · May 27, 2014

A Rosewill 450w PSU is definitely a bad PSU for a GTX 770 and an i3 CPU is underpowered compared to the video card. A better combo is an i5-4670k, R9-280, and a good-quality 650w PSU. Antec, SeaSonic, and Corsair AX are some of the best PSU brands. Rosewill is a low-quality PSU brand.

i7Baby · May 27, 2014

I agree - a better psu would be good. I think the build was made to a price. In fact he said he 'tweaked' the psu to get a good build price. He later says "the truth is that I know very little about the PSU."

But an i3 won't bottleneck a 770.

rishiswaz · May 27, 2014

Here is my build for you, should be solid at 1080p, you have room for overclocking, and it should last a decent amount of time. The prices include California Sales Tax (8.5%) for some of the retailers so you should take that into account

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($62.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI 990FXA-GD65V2 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($128.66 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($91.36 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($135.81 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Red 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Titanium Grey) ATX Mid Tower Case ($100.00 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.26 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 Professional (OEM) (64-bit) ($139.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H226HQLbid 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($69.32 @ NCIX US)
Mouse: Cooler Master CM Storm Inferno Wired Laser Mouse ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Headphones: Creative Labs Creative Fatal1ty Headset ($27.99 @ Mwave)
Total: $1213.30
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-27 22:13 EDT-0400)

EDIT: you can get Win 8.1 (64 bit) for 90 bucks, this was an old build I had saved so I didn't update that. That brings the price down to 1163.30

i7Baby · May 27, 2014

Why W8 Pro? I'd just get the home variety and save a few bucks.

How much is the r9 280X?

Why the water cooler? You can get a coolermaster hyper 212 evo for half that price.

Maybe save some money and get a better monitor - 24 in, 60hz, 1080p 2ms.

rishiswaz · May 27, 2014

i7Baby :

Obviously the build can be tweaked for budget and performance, and check the edit, also the monitor has a decent refresh rate and is an IPS panel. Input from more people is obviously better.

Chris Kiss · May 28, 2014

Thanks rishiswaz! This will defiantly be my choice. Like you said I may not use water cool because I feel like i"ll mess uit up and ruin my parts.

rishiswaz · May 28, 2014

No problem, good luck with the build.

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