Need Help With Gaming PC Build. Under $1000!!

XxThyPROxX · Dec 28, 2014

I need help from you experts. I want to build a Gaming PC for Under $1000. And I want to run games such at Normal settings such as DayZ Standalone at least 40-60 FPS. I need a reply by June 2015 [When school ends]. Please help and Thank you

barto · Dec 28, 2014

Before this get's into a huge build thread from PC Partpicker, you need to answer a few more questions.

Does the $1000 include peripherals? (mouse, monitor, keyboard etc)
Do you need an OS?

RCFProd · Dec 28, 2014

Build 1:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QYftHx

As the poster above has mentioned, this is a build without any of that in mind. No windows key or peripherals in mind.

Anthony Shabazz · Dec 28, 2014

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kdJ2ZL

thats just shy of a thousand but it will be set up to run just about anything you throw at it.

XxThyPROxX · Dec 29, 2014

barto :

I only need the monitor....The mouse and keyboard I have and I can just pirate the Windows OS

barto · Dec 29, 2014

Thy, fyi, we can't talk about illegal activities. It can and will get you banned. Next time just say you don't need one. And if you stick around the forums to help people, only suggest buying licenses.

So overall you're looking for a tower that's around $850 bucks.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($187.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($80.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.97 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($348.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $801.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 00:41 EST-0500

I don't pick cases.

XxThyPROxX · Dec 29, 2014

barto :

Thanks for the warning..I didn't know...But to me Im glad you actually managed to get a build for 800....Are you sure these specs will run the two games i posted above??

barto · Dec 29, 2014

XxThyPROxX :

Yes. The CPU and GPU are beyond the recommend requirements for DayZ and will max the game out.

XxThyPROxX · Dec 29, 2014

What optical drive do i need for this case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147153

barto · Dec 29, 2014

Any sub $20 disc drive will work. LiteOn, Samsung, LG, Asus etc. They're all pretty much the same.

XxThyPROxX · Dec 29, 2014

Is this a good build? http://pcpartpicker.com/p/r3DN99

barto · Dec 29, 2014

XxThyPROxX :

You will want a pair of RAM sold together not separately.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($80.97 @ OutletPC)
Total: $80.97
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-29 23:02 EST-0500

XxThyPROxX · Dec 30, 2014

I made the build cheaper..Is this better?? - http://pcpartpicker.com/p/pVf4wP

barto · Dec 30, 2014

Looks good to me. I didn't say this earlier but you don't need a water cooler since you can't overclock with the i5-4440 or the H97 board. If you just want to get an aftermarket cooler for a quieter solution, that's fine. There are cheaper alternatives.

RCFProd · Dec 31, 2014

XxThyPROxX :

The build I suggested all the way above was even better imo. It's not even 20 dollars more expensive.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hj6ZjX

Maybe a CPU fan, It's not necessary though.

XxThyPROxX · Dec 31, 2014

RCFProd :

Yeah but I need the Monitor....

barto · Dec 31, 2014

RCFProd :

Yeah. That's why I pushed for $800 so the OP could have extra cash for a monitor and case. An SSD would be nice but it's not in the budget.

XxThyPROxX · Jan 1, 2015

barto :

RCFProd :

Yeah. That's why I pushed for $800 so the OP could have extra cash for a monitor and case. An SSD would be nice but it's not in the budget.

Exactly...Oh and I can just use the Stock CPU fan right or do i need an Aftermarket one??

RCFProd · Jan 1, 2015

XxThyPROxX :

RCFProd :

Yeah but I need the Monitor....

I overlooked that, sorry.

barto · Jan 1, 2015

XxThyPROxX :

You can use the stock fan. If you really just want cooler temps or a quieter solution, CoolerMaster Hyper 212.

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