Gaming PC Build Help

937 · Dec 17, 2014

I'm building a gaming pc for the first time and need help, my budget is $800-950 and I need a good, solid build. Help would be highly appreciated

bootcher · Dec 17, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/guide/hNPxFT/modest-gaming-build

i7Baby · Dec 17, 2014

Or try -

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.75 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($140.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($67.29 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($179.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Orange ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($19.96 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $903.91

ykki · Dec 17, 2014

take a look at this = http://pcpartpicker.com/p/NP99XL
another one (with a beefier powersupply)= http://pcpartpicker.com/p/vhGXdC

nucolos · Dec 17, 2014

This is a very nice build

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($159.99 @ Micro Center)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.85 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($76.18 @ Newegg)
Total: $893.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-17 20:24 EST-0500

RCguitarist · Dec 18, 2014

nucolos :

I like this build for you. Only changes I would make is to get a Crucial MX100 256GB SSD (on sale on newegg for $95 right now) instead of that Kingston one. And windows will cost you another $80-$90. But then that puts you at around $1,000. So if $950 is your top limit, I'd swap the 970 for a 770.

nucolos · Dec 19, 2014

RCguitarist :

nucolos :

I like this build for you. Only changes I would make is to get a Crucial MX100 256GB SSD (on sale on newegg for $95 right now) instead of that Kingston one. And windows will cost you another $80-$90. But then that puts you at around $1,000. So if $950 is your top limit, I'd swap the 970 for a 770.

The mx100 is a better ssd, but if you need to change the gpu to be able to do that, then its not worth it. And the 770 is not very good for the price right now, you can get the 290 for the same money and it absolutely destroys it.
Btw, dont forget to select the solution.

nucolos · Dec 19, 2014

RCguitarist :

nucolos :

I like this build for you. Only changes I would make is to get a Crucial MX100 256GB SSD (on sale on newegg for $95 right now) instead of that Kingston one. And windows will cost you another $80-$90. But then that puts you at around $1,000. So if $950 is your top limit, I'd swap the 970 for a 770.

The mx100 is a better ssd, but if you need to change the gpu to be able to do that, then its not worth it. And the 770 is not very good for the price right now, you can get the 290 for the same money and it absolutely destroys it.
Btw, dont forget to select the solution.

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