can someone please help me build a gaming computer

HayBale · Dec 27, 2014

please, im sorry for asking but i need one for $900 idc about anything but speed honestly & thank you

HayBale · Dec 27, 2014

someone please help

HayBale · Dec 27, 2014

i just need a build

damric · Dec 27, 2014

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 256GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($104.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($269.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cougar MX300 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $900.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-27 00:57 EST-0500

HayBale · Dec 27, 2014

is that the quickest i can get because i just need speed and enough graphics to play everything on lowest graphics

damric · Dec 27, 2014

HayBale :

That will drive most games at 1440p. It's one of the more powerful graphics cards that money can buy.

HayBale · Dec 27, 2014

how about for speed, on a basic game like minecraft could you estimate how much fps you would get

RazerZ · Dec 27, 2014

What I would do:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($168.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Best Buy)
Case: Corsair Air 240 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($52.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $855.92
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-27 01:13 EST-0500

HayBale · Dec 27, 2014

what is the difference between yours and his

RazerZ · Dec 27, 2014

- Better motherboard
- Better GPU
- Better PSU
- Better case which has a microATX form factor
- 1TB HDD vs 256GB SSD

Damric, no offense intended.

damric · Dec 27, 2014

His is more power efficient and newer model card. The GTX 970s are fast and they don't need as much power. Mine is good too and has an SSD for FAST level loading. You could change either build around and either would be good.

damric · Dec 27, 2014

RazerZ :

none taken but I would rather have a Golden Green with a strng single rail than the Seasonic with eww two 24A rails

I own that H97 Pro you listed. It's not bad, but not spectacular.

RazerZ · Dec 27, 2014

By better I meant it was fully modular

HayBale · Dec 27, 2014

thank you all for your help, i have one more question tho, i was looking at prebuilt computers cause i didnt know if it was worth the effort of building one?

would i save money from buying this one, or the one that razerz showed me

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229495

damric · Dec 27, 2014

Either way, $900 is a pretty sweet spot for a budget. Lot's of performance and choices.

damric · Dec 27, 2014

HayBale :

Oh NO don't get that cyberpower. Build something yourself.

RazerZ · Dec 27, 2014

Lol, a $900 "gaming" computer and they pair an i7 with a weak R7 250, to say the least. Stay away from prebuilts, and save money by building your own.

Trossa · Dec 27, 2014

Can't really go wrong with either build suggested. RazerZ's will give you a bit more oomph, but personally I'd switch out the case to a 230t, because I like the look of it.

HayBale · Dec 27, 2014

thank you both!

RazerZ · Dec 27, 2014

No problem... should have mentioned you're from Canada since prices are different there and are more expensive compared to the US.

damric · Dec 27, 2014

HayBale :

No problem, be sure to check-in again before you buy. Prices change daily as stuff goes on sale.

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