Budget Gaming Pc Build (With All Peripherals)

Geekben99

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Hi everyone , I need to build a gaming pc on a budget that can play Modern Games on High (Doesn't have to be Max) Settings. Will be using for the new FPS Games, Some Modern RPG's, and minecraft.

Need monitor, mouse, keyboard, OS etc

Approximate Purchase Date: Soon

Budget Range: 1200$ max Before Rebates, LOWER THE BETTER ( as long as it achieves my goals)

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Recording Gameplay.

Are you buying a monitor: Yes


Do you need to buy OS: Yes


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Anywhere is fine

Location: California

Parts Preferences: No real preference on parts

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI or Crossfire: Maybe late



 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($239.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
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: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 270X 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.62 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Logitech M500 Wired Laser Mouse ($28.99 @ Mac Mall)
Speakers: Cyber Acoustics CA-3090 10W 2.1ch Speakers ($25.53 @ Amazon)
Total: $1131.61
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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Geekben99

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Looks great! How does that gfx handle todays games

 

Iron124

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This will do everything you want and more, threw in some good quality peripherals, but if that really doesn't matter, you can buy a $10 keyboard, mouse and headset and shave some money off.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev.2 45.0 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($114.00 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY Optima 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($80.50 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Rosewill Galaxy-03 ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Cooler Master CM Storm Xornet Wired Optical Mouse ($27.88 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Turtle Beach EARFORCEZ11 Headset ($46.68 @ Amazon)
Total: $1188.54
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 


I'm at work, so I'll let you fire up Google and search for "R9 270X gaming benchmarks" on your own.