Budget Gaming Pc

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. Only thing I dont need is optical drive. I have a 1tb hard drive, but wanted to add an ssd to this build

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
 

tomosh22

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Jun 1, 2013
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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PpptK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PpptK8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($129.66 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($239.19 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.15 @ B&H)
Mouse: Logitech G300 Wired Optical Mouse ($23.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $1121.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 

Iron124

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Jun 1, 2014
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($218.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.88 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Dell S2240M 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Keyboard: Logitech G105 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Mouse: Cooler Master CM Storm Xornet Wired Optical Mouse ($20.83 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1171.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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PepitoTV

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Oct 10, 2013
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11,360
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($149.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99FX PRO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($126.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($264.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.62 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24F1ST DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1129.50
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 

bignastyid

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($132.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.70 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($359.99 @ Amazon)
Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ TigerDirect)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: LG 24M45H 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1223.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
When you want to OC buy a better aftermarket cpu cooler.


 

Geekben99

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Aug 17, 2013
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Love it, great work