Building my 1000$ gaming PC.

ZizoStar123 · Jul 10, 2014

Hello, I want the best 1000$ pc, I also like Intel CPUs, And for the GPU, Idk i want you to choose the best for this build, Thnx!

shortstuff_mt · Jul 10, 2014

We need more information. Please include all the information in the *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* sticky.

garl6 · Jul 10, 2014

Overclocking or no?

EDIT: Or just fill out that form ^^^

stickmansam · Jul 10, 2014

Boiler plate near $1k build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $937.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

shortstuff_mt · Jul 10, 2014

Gorgonzer · Jul 10, 2014

stickmansam :

Boiler plate near $1k build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($184.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Zalman CNPS10X OPTIMA CPU Cooler ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $937.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

This is a great build! Go with this. 290 FTW!

ZizoStar123 · Jul 10, 2014

shortstuff_mt :

I don't want an OS, or Optical Drive, Or SSD, So can you get a better Vcard for the rest?

stickmansam · Jul 10, 2014

Overlcocking i5 with R9 290 (290x is outside of budget)

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-UD3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.91 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 290 4GB PCS+ Video Card ($339.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $937.83
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

hfiggs · Jul 10, 2014

Why not get a PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti? Its cheaper, smaller, and has a faster core clock!!!

Gorgonzer · Jul 10, 2014

hfiggs :

Sorry. but a 750ti isnt in the same league as the R9 290. 750ti is budget GPU

stickmansam · Jul 10, 2014

core clock only matter between cards with the same card