July 2014 Budget Gaming PC for $1,000

TryHardVermin · Jul 6, 2014

He's my build, tell me what you think:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xwzn8d) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xwzn8d/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $218.98 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h55) | $49.99 @ TigerDirect
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gag1sniperm5) | $128.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9b) | $81.87 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Crucial M550 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct128m550ssd1) | $94.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $54.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42765kr) | $234.99 @ NCIX US
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr650rm) | $99.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1071.72

Leonell12 · Jul 6, 2014

TryHardVermin :

He's my build, tell me what you think:
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xwzn8d) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xwzn8d/by_merchant/)

Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/intel-cpu-bx80646i54670k) | $218.98 @ SuperBiiz
**CPU Cooler** | [Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-cpu-cooler-h55) | $49.99 @ TigerDirect
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte G1.Sniper M5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gag1sniperm5) | $128.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9b) | $81.87 @ OutletPC
**Storage** | [Crucial M550 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/crucial-internal-hard-drive-ct128m550ssd1) | $94.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-hard-drive-wd10ezex) | $54.98 @ OutletPC
**Video Card** | [EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-video-card-02gp42765kr) | $234.99 @ NCIX US
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr650rm) | $99.98 @ SuperBiiz
**Optical Drive** | [Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-optical-drive-drw24b1stblkbas) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $1071.72

why a micro-atx motherboard? ...also there's no case listed, do you already have one? if so, which one?

TryHardVermin · Jul 6, 2014

I just realized i did not have a case selected, i'm taking opinions for cases. Also I want a micro atx board, because I only need 1 maybe 2 PCI slots.

Leonell12 · Jul 6, 2014

ok i really wouldnt recommend going for a micro-atx build unless you're bound by some sort of space limitation issues. For the same price, full sized atx boards provide alot more features, even if you only need one or two pci-e slots...so here is what i came up with...what i changed and why
1) getting closed-loop liquid coolers really isnt all that beneficial for the premium you have to pay, i would rather recommend going for a air cooler now and then getting a custom look when you have the money, getting closed-loop coolers is a waste of money unless you really go for the high-end h100i units, but even then a custom loop provides far better cooling for the price
2)the motherboard, as i explained is full-atx yet provides more for the same price, if you still really want a micro-atx build for some reason, then say so i'll post again with some changes
3)faster ram for cheaper
4)when getting windows 8/8.1 boot times are only 0.9 seconds slower with a hybrid when compared to a ssd
5) faster gpu
6)nice case for the price, although i'll keep looking for more, better, cheaper options

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 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($304.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1099.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

EDIT: better power supply btw http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm , only 550w but that is all you need to power this build

James Mason · Jul 6, 2014

Leonell12 :

ok i really wouldnt recommend going for a micro-atx build unless you're bound by some sort of space limitation issues. For the same price, full sized atx boards provide alot more features, even if you only need one or two pci-e slots...so here is what i came up with...what i changed and why
1) getting closed-loop liquid coolers really isnt all that beneficial for the premium you have to pay, i would rather recommend going for a air cooler now and then getting a custom look when you have the money, getting closed-loop coolers is a waste of money unless you really go for the high-end h100i units, but even then a custom loop provides far better cooling for the price
2)the motherboard, as i explained is full-atx yet provides more for the same price, if you still really want a micro-atx build for some reason, then say so i'll post again with some changes
3)faster ram for cheaper
4)when getting windows 8/8.1 boot times are only 0.9 seconds slower with a hybrid when compared to a ssd
5) faster gpu
6)nice case for the price, although i'll keep looking for more, better, cheaper options

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 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($304.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1099.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

EDIT: better power supply btw http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm , only 550w but that is all you need to power this build

I like everything about that except the ram.

Intel CPUs kinda don't like ram voltages over 1.5.

And there isn't much difference in performance between 2133 and 1866 anyways. In real world applications, mainly being gaming.

I will say however, that liquid coolers run pretty quietly, while providing EVER so slightly better cooling than a fan cooler.

At least my Seidon 120m does.

TryHardVermin · Jul 7, 2014

Leonell12 :

ok i really wouldnt recommend going for a micro-atx build unless you're bound by some sort of space limitation issues. For the same price, full sized atx boards provide alot more features, even if you only need one or two pci-e slots...so here is what i came up with...what i changed and why
1) getting closed-loop liquid coolers really isnt all that beneficial for the premium you have to pay, i would rather recommend going for a air cooler now and then getting a custom look when you have the money, getting closed-loop coolers is a waste of money unless you really go for the high-end h100i units, but even then a custom loop provides far better cooling for the price
2)the motherboard, as i explained is full-atx yet provides more for the same price, if you still really want a micro-atx build for some reason, then say so i'll post again with some changes
3)faster ram for cheaper
4)when getting windows 8/8.1 boot times are only 0.9 seconds slower with a hybrid when compared to a ssd
5) faster gpu
6)nice case for the price, although i'll keep looking for more, better, cheaper options

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 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($124.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($76.50 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($77.24 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($304.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1099.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

EDIT: better power supply btw http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-ssr550rm , only 550w but that is all you need to power this build

I was wanting an M ATX Motherboard, because I don't have a lot of space in my room at the moment. My room is kinda small.

lazergaze · Jul 7, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($52.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($329.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1069.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

TryHardVermin · Jul 7, 2014

lazergaze :

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($52.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($329.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1069.63
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

I like all of the parts, except I'm hoping to have an Micro ATX not an ATX.

lazergaze · Jul 7, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($238.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($52.24 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97MX-Gaming 5 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($120.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($359.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.48 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $1075.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

(ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:・ﾟ✧ Changed the Mobo to Z97 M-ATX, Case is really up to you. Also changed video card to a R9 290, It is a bit more powerful than the 770 and quite a lot more than the 760.

James Mason · Jul 7, 2014

If space really is a concern, then you could go with a mini-itx system "like" mine:
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/XNJxFT

This one is more fit for your budget than my personal build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($218.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($62.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($135.26 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.24 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1080.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

TryHardVermin · Jul 8, 2014

James Mason :

If space really is a concern, then you could go with a mini-itx system "like" mine:
https://pcpartpicker.com/b/XNJxFT

This one is more fit for your budget than my personal build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($218.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($62.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($135.26 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($74.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.24 @ B&H)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($328.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($42.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 450W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($61.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1080.37
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Thanks a lot!

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