$900-1000 Desktop build

Luke_Tech · Oct 20, 2014

I am looking to build a desktop for around $900-1000. I want to be able to run most any game(skyrim, shadow of mordor, witcher 3, etc) pretty well. I am a beginner at this, but I was wondering if watercooling would be possible? If it would be too difficult or costly, it is fine and I will not do this. I do not need a mouse. I need an OS, keyboard, monitor(would like at least a 20" decent one). Thank you for any help! It is much appreciated.

Luke_Tech · Oct 20, 2014

EDIT: I would like an optical drive that reads blu-ray discs as well

iamlegend · Oct 20, 2014

Here`s what I think man. I`m sorry but it is over budget.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty H97 Killer ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($95.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 285 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($255.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Apevia X-DREAMER4-RD ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Mwave)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1136.53
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 00:52 EDT-0400

Luke_Tech · Oct 20, 2014

I can trim down on a couple things if need be. Thanks for your answer and I will definitely consider it!

tiny voices · Oct 20, 2014

DON'T buy an r9 285. An r9 280x performs BETTER for less money. The 285 is for small form factor builds.

iamlegend · Oct 20, 2014

Oh shit, I`m so sorry. Thanks man for stating my error. Yes the 285 is for small form factor builds. That would be the 280x not the 285.

sparestuff · Oct 20, 2014

iamlegend :

Language mate XD.

iamlegend · Oct 20, 2014

*ship

TomThePotato · Oct 20, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($88.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($199.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit) ($94.99 @ B&H)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Microsoft SIDEWINDER X4 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $976.86
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 02:33 EDT-0400

TomThePotato · Oct 20, 2014

iamlegend :

You can always edit it.. :3

sparestuff · Oct 20, 2014

Here is a build which fits in your budget, hope you like it

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($186.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($129.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.66 @ NCIX US)
Total: $982.32
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

EDIT: Edited build slightly.

MasterDell · Oct 20, 2014

Yes the 285 is NOT for desktops. Sure it can be but you would have to be kicked in the head to use it while knowing it's intentions.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($186.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($235.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.66 @ NCIX US)
Total: $997.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 02:38 EDT-0400

OP you need to use an HDMI cord or the blu ray is rendered useless. DVI and VGA and DPP cannot transfer blu ray. ONLY HDCP compitable monitors and TVs will allow for this. Legend why do you have a 4x2gb kit?

TomThePotato · Oct 20, 2014

MasterDell :

Yes the 285 is NOT for desktops. Sure it can be but you would have to be kicked in the head to use it while knowing it's intentions.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($186.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($74.78 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($70.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($235.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Pioneer BDC-207DBK Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer ($35.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($90.26 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer G226HQLBbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.66 @ NCIX US)
Total: $997.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-10-20 02:38 EDT-0400

OP you need to use an HDMI cord or the blu ray is rendered useless. DVI and VGA and DPP cannot transfer blu ray. ONLY HDCP compitable monitors and TVs will allow for this. Legend why do you have a 4x2gb kit?

I... didn't even notice his build had a 4x2gb kit..

nice catch.

iamlegend · Oct 20, 2014

I did not even notice it is a kit. Nice catch.

Luke_Tech · Oct 20, 2014

Thanks so much for the help guys. I think I am ready to start purchasing parts and then building my first system! Could not have done it without you all!

MasterDell · Oct 20, 2014

No problem!

come back if you need help ir open a new thread

Luke_Tech · Oct 21, 2014

Another question, many of the items are just the OEM, not retail. Can I get the OEM versions and be fine? Will I need to buy cables separately or will the MOBO have the plug-ins already there for me to simply plug it in?

MasterDell · Oct 21, 2014

Depends what item is OEM. OEM OS means you cant take it off that computer and put it on another. OEM stuff basically just doesn't come with CDs and manuals and stickers and random useless cords. Read the contents of the OEM product. Usually your motherboard and case has everything you need

Luke_Tech · Oct 21, 2014

Yeah I was meaning OEM stuff other than OS. I read on OEM OS and decided it was not what I want. So I should be able to buy an OEM HD and hook it to my MOBO just fine?

tiny voices · Oct 21, 2014

Yes an OEM HDD just means it comes in a different box. That is it. Nothing different at all.

Luke_Tech · Oct 27, 2014

Another question, none of the builds have a cooler suggested, is it necessary for me to get a cooler as well? If so, what price range should I look at?

tiny voices · Oct 27, 2014

The stock cooler is fine because you will not be overclocking the CPU.

Luke_Tech · Oct 27, 2014

Ok. What exactly is overclocking?

tiny voices · Oct 27, 2014

Changing the clock speed of the CPU to be higher than stock. It is mostly just a hobby for some.

Luke_Tech · Oct 27, 2014

I see now. Thank you!

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