$1000 Gaming rig build need help

rwolfe88 · Jun 28, 2014

Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)

Budget Range: $1000

System Usage Gaming max settings

Are you buying a monitor: No

Do you need to buy OS: Yes

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Location: City, Hanover pa

Overclocking: Yes

SLI or Crossfire: Not now

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments:

I was on pcpartpicker an on the homepage they had this build

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1716299&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

I want the best i can get for $1000 for gaming

I need os but i do not need peripherals

cub_fanatic · Jun 28, 2014

That combo is pretty nice, but you are only saving $70 or so. If you swap out the 280x with a 290, specifically this GB Windforce R9 290 (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125505&ATT=17-507-003&CMP=AFC-C8Junction&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10440897&PID=2138476&SID=dl-1490102) it will only cost you $40 more than what that 280x costs. You can then save the rest by getting different cheaper yet still good quality parts such as the case, PSU and RAM. You can easily shave $70 by selecting different parts that are individually on sale or have rebates.

rwolfe88 · Jun 28, 2014

What would you recommend ? Cause that build they have does not even have a OS

bignastyid · Jun 28, 2014

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GD6wkL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GD6wkL/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $953.45
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

If you want to OC
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JhRdrH
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/JhRdrH/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-C14 CPU Cooler ($70.65 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($117.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($75.60 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($259.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1029.10
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

cub_fanatic · Jun 28, 2014

rwolfe88 :

There isn't much difference between the 4690k and 4670k. You can save on the CPU:
the 4670k is $199 @ TD: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8037045&CatId=4729
This case is $20: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7647322&CatId=1844 and fits that micro ATX board.
This 600w PSU is $46: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028&nm_mc=AFC-C8JUNCTION&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JUNCTION-_-EMC-062714-Latest-_-PowerSupplies-_-17139028-L0D&PID=2138476&SID=dl-1490102&AID=10440897
and you can use the same motherboard or:
MSI Z97 for $90: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130779&cm_re=z97-_-13-130-779-_-Product (but that needs a bigger, ATX, case)

bignastyid · Jun 28, 2014

cub_fanatic :

rwolfe88 :

There isn't much difference between the 4690k and 4670k. You can save on the CPU:
the 4670k is $199 @ TD: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8037045&CatId=4729
This case is $20: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7647322&CatId=1844 and fits that micro ATX board.
This 600w PSU is $46: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139028&nm_mc=AFC-C8JUNCTION&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JUNCTION-_-EMC-062714-Latest-_-PowerSupplies-_-17139028-L0D&PID=2138476&SID=dl-1490102&AID=10440897
and you can use the same motherboard or:
MSI Z97 for $90: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130779&cm_re=z97-_-13-130-779-_-Product (but that needs a bigger, ATX, case)

One of the main differences between the 4690k and 4670k is the 4690ks improved thermal design, it will cool better and should also overclock more.

cub_fanatic · Jun 28, 2014

bignastyid :

But is it worth $40 extra? Any Haswell CPU has excellent thermal efficiency. If they were only $15 or so apart, it would make sense to just get the 4690k but at these prices, I wouldn't miss a few hundred MHz or a few degrees less of heat.

bignastyid · Jun 28, 2014

cub_fanatic :

I guess that depends on how far you want to go with an overclock, as some will find it worth it.

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