~$1000 Gaming PC Build

SplashHero · Jun 29, 2014

I am creating a PC that I want to perform well in gaming, and here is my list of parts: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/SplashHero/saved/qVtQzy

Also I'll be using Linux as my operating system and do you think I should get an aftermarket CPU cooler? I'm not planning on overclocking so I don't think I need to get one right away.

It might not be the best build, but what do you think? Suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

i7Baby · Jun 29, 2014

You have a non overclocking cpu with an overclocking motherboard.

If you want to overclock then get an overclocking cpu (eg i5 3570k) and a good cpu cooler eg coolermaster hyper 212 evo.

For even cheaper you should be able to get 1.5v cl9 1866 ram

Consider a Gigabyte gtx 770 instead

Nice power supply.

IRONBATMAN · Jun 29, 2014

This would be a better choice
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $872.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Other things you might need~

> SteamOS ( Linux based, only works with Nvidia cards currently )
http://store.steampowered.com/steamos/buildyourown

> Network adapter ( supports 802.11 AC )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106192&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

> Monitor ( looks and performs very well )
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1IAL7W/?tag=pcpapi-20

> SSD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3W15P0/?tag=pcpapi-20

The other peripherals should be your choice, but personally, I don't feel that Mechanical Keyboards are worth their high price. Same goes to laser mice. But don't skimp on good audio. I have the Asus Xonar DG soundcard with the AE ego-M. Fantastic sound with digital surround

SplashHero · Jun 29, 2014

IRONBATMAN :

This would be a better choice
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Pro4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 770 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($324.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT Phantom 240 ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $872.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Other things you might need~

> SteamOS ( Linux based, only works with Nvidia cards currently )
http://store.steampowered.com/steamos/buildyourown

> Network adapter ( supports 802.11 AC )
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833106192&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

> Monitor ( looks and performs very well )
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B1IAL7W/?tag=pcpapi-20

> SSD
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3W15P0/?tag=pcpapi-20

The other peripherals should be your choice, but personally, I don't feel that Mechanical Keyboards are worth their high price. Same goes to laser mice. But don't skimp on good audio. I have the Asus Xonar DG soundcard with the AE ego-M. Fantastic sound with digital surround

Thanks, this was REALLY helpful!!!

IRONBATMAN · Jun 29, 2014

I'm glad I could help

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