gaming computer question

newbee-dad · Mar 26, 2015

Trying to purchase a gaming computer for my son but I have no idea where to start. I have a cap of $1000.00 to spend on this gaming computer. I wouldn't know how to build one so that's out of the question, so a pre-built is most likely the option. He wants to play games such as Day z and several other titles like this game. Could someone please point me in the right direction?
Thank you
Newbee-dad

sgtmasterD · Mar 26, 2015

well dad

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.49 @ Directron)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.93 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.69 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($35.39 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC E2425SWD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($126.61 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.87 @ Amazon)
Total: $997.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Made it a little better.
A cheaper(but slightly better) mobo.
Cheaper RAM.
A 280x with the best cooling.
A good enough case.
Changed out the monitor(you can change it if you don't like it).
Put in a TON better psu.

Hope this helped!

Huger · Mar 26, 2015

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/answers/id-2586003/good-gaming-setup-1000.html
there are really good solutions for the exact same question

sgtmasterD · Mar 26, 2015

Archgaull · Mar 26, 2015

I advise that you use a website like cyberpower or ibuypower. Personally, my preference is ibuypower, especially since they have some amazing deals. Start off with this system
http://www.ibuypower.com/Store/2015-Paladin-E
and take advantage of the deals offered to upgrade to a GTX 970 from the GTX 960 superclocked

newbee-dad · Mar 26, 2015

sgtmasterD :

well dad

CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($163.95 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-UD3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.49 @ Directron)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Tri-X Video Card ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.93 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($91.69 @ NCIX US)
Wireless Network Adapter: TP-Link TL-WDN4800 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($35.39 @ Amazon)
Monitor: AOC E2425SWD 60Hz 24.0" Monitor ($126.61 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($27.87 @ Amazon)
Total: $997.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Made it a little better.
A cheaper(but slightly better) mobo.
Cheaper RAM.
A 280x with the best cooling.
A good enough case.
Changed out the monitor(you can change it if you don't like it).
Put in a TON better psu.

Hope this helped!

Archgaull · Mar 26, 2015

I would never suggest AMD for a $1000 system, especially if he wants to play DayZ

newbee-dad · Mar 26, 2015

Thanks sgtmasterD.....but is that pre-built already....please be patient with me I don't have a clue on this subject matter...lol

Archgaull · Mar 26, 2015

No, what he suggested is not prebuilt. Although I'm very rare to suggest a prebuilt over something you assemble on your own, if you absolutely have to go prebuilt, then I guess you have to.

bsod1 · Mar 26, 2015

do you need a monitor and all that?

newbee-dad · Mar 26, 2015

Wasn't thinking about getting a monitor.....but if I need one....then yes....I got monitors at home but don't know if I need a special kinda monitor. ...

sgtmasterD · Mar 26, 2015

and for the building its quit easy just follow a tutorial online like this 1 from youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsyxM_j3Y4U

i hope this helps you out dad

logainofhades · Mar 26, 2015

Newegg has building tutorials too. If you can use a phillips screwdriver, and follow directions, you can put together a PC. Heck, make it a project you two do together. Any 1080p LCD monitor will do, for this, for now. Just worry about getting the best performing hardware you can. More expensive peripherals can always wait. Here is my build recommendation.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($193.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($83.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($109.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.49 @ Directron)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Deepcool TESSERACT BF ATX Mid Tower Case ($27.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($88.94 @ OutletPC)
Total: $991.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-03-26 17:20 EDT-0400

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