Gaming Desktop under $1,000

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Im looking for a gaming desktop under $1,000 that will run minecraft on very high fps (200+). I already have peripherals (monitor, keyboard, mouse). I also don't want people saying that I only need to spend 300 dollars for 60 fps which is all I can see. I am a competitive minecraft pvper (player vs. player) who runs HD texture packs (512x)[normal is 16x] and wants to record smoothly over 100fps. Right now I have $1500 HP laptop (i know, very bad idea and overpriced as hell) that runs minecraft at 80 fps medium settings and records at 60 fps very choppily(lag spikes), but now my laptop is overheated and my nvidia ge force gt 740m is fried and now i get 20 fps min settings. I need constant high frame rate for pvp. A decent gfx card is required for hd texture packs and I need hard drive space for you tube recordings; also it needs to be able to be upgraded since i play other games, but primarily minecraft.

BTW sorry for the bad grammar and conventions, im only 14 and not an expert on this stuff, but also NOT an 8 year old squeaker on his moms laptop.
 
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There is no way you will be able to achieve 200+ on a 1k and under PC, there's just no way. And anyway, 200 fps is overkill. Game play is beautiful and enjoyable at 60-120 fps and you'll be able to run your texture pack no problems , assuming you are running only 1080p, 1440p runs at about 45-80 fps on this kind of budget.

Here's my suggested build:

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Intel Core i5-4690K
Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3
Corsair Vengeance 16GB
EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX

Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZK4Lxr

Comes in just under 1,000 and provides a solid build that will provide great performance.
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There is no way you will be able to achieve 200+ on a 1k and under PC, there's just no way. And anyway, 200 fps is overkill. Game play is beautiful and enjoyable at 60-120 fps and you'll be able to run your texture pack no problems , assuming you are running only 1080p, 1440p runs at about 45-80 fps on this kind of budget.

Here's my suggested build:

Basics-

Intel Core i5-4690K
Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3
Corsair Vengeance 16GB
EVGA GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB FTW ACX

Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZK4Lxr

Comes in just under 1,000 and provides a solid build that will provide great performance.
 
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Ray Tsou

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Don't use his, mine is a lot better in performance: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ztnR8d

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ztnR8d
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ztnR8d/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($177.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($81.89 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($93.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Mushkin ECO2 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($201.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($17.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($86.95 @ OutletPC)
Total: $964.73
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
 
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The extra 1gb of vram on that GPU gives a tiny 6 FPS difference when it comes to benchmarks, so the difference in performance between our builds is minimal. Also, my build provides more HDD space for recorded gameplay, e.t.c. For this build a black WD is overkill. the i5 4690k , especially when overclocked will show significant performance increases in comparison to the intel i5-4460. No disrespect but you have focused too much on choosing cheap parts. Ultimately though it is OP's choice.

Quality wise my build is better.


Also, it's her not him.

 

Actually my PC was $750 and I can get 200 fps easy. It was the vanquish 2 but they moved to 3. It's been a really good PC, here's the link
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/vanquish-3.asp
I suggest level 2 now but either ones fine.
 

_Sil3nt_

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Also can I upgrade the graphics card to something that"s overkill like the GTX 970 without needing a power supply? Also I think your giving the computer less credit then it deserves I (used to) get 120 fps minimum settings on my 2 year old HP laptop with optifine.

 
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Yeah the PSU I selected should be just enough for an GTX 970 if you want to upgrade it but might push you over budget. 8gb will be passable, make sure to get a dual 2x 4 kit though. Are you talking about FPS on minecraft here? Minecraft FPS is a bunch of bullshit. You want to get solid benchmarks you need to use something else. Since you know, 200+ FPS is unreadable by human eye.
 

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Okay, so firstly, the 4460 is imho the best cpu for the money without overclocking. The difference between a 4460 and 4690k is negligible. And I doubt OP will do overclocking, so the 4690k is a bit too expensive. You may as well get a 4690 non-k.
Also, Vram is not the only thing that matters. If so, why get a r9 280x 2gb when you can get a r7 250 2gb? Exactly. A 280x way outperforms a 750ti. In fact, I have a friend using a 750ti in a 600 build. A gaming pc needs a better gpu than cpu, not the other way around. A 4690k is overkill for 750ti. It'll probably be sitting at 60% at most. And with a $1000 budget, a 970 isn't out of the question.
Also, I would never, EVER, under any circumstances, recommend a CX series power supply. Corsair specifically made them cheap so that people could buy them cheap, and they tend to fail catastrophically in a year or two.
 
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No, CPU isn't the most important thing but it still plays a significant role in the performance of your GPU and entire system. They work synonymously with each other. As with most performance boosts you do pay a small premium and the difference in these cards is only around $40, I think for the extra performance and features you get in the 4690k, it's a very very small price to pay.

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I don't think you understand that what I wrote says that I agree with you, the vram doesn't matter. I chose the best card under a $200 price range for a budget under $1000. I'm not going to scrimp on my other choices so that I can afford a flash bang video card that will be bottle necked by everything else anyway.

Higher priced cards like the GTX 980 are only a tiny bit better performance wise, for a $200-300 premium.
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So, I rest my case. As for the power supply, it's 80+ bronze. It's efficient and looking at the reviews from the past 6 months the life of the power supply seems to fluctuate between users. Mind I remind you this build is about fitting in the budget, your goes over and mine goes under while fitting in more superior parts.
 

Ray Tsou

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Okay, mine does not go over budget. If you reread my comment, with the rebates and all, it'll be $964.74. You can also save $15 by removing the optical drive. Next, I agree, the 4690k is better than the 4460. But the price difference is only worth it when you OC. Without OC, there really is no point and the 4460 is quite enough. In fact, the 4460 is the recommended cpu for non overclockers in the march 2015 post. That, and CPU Boss isn't exactly the most reliable site for comparisons. Also, you said, you chose a video card under 200. Well, the 280x is 200, and you can find ones for 180 if you're lucky. They will blow the 750 ti out of the park at any circumstances. They perform equivalent and sometimes even better than the gtx 960. And when a gpu is the most important part in a gaming build, I don't see why you would go for a cheap gpu that is meant for budget builds just to have better parts in other areas.
Therefore, I conclude that OP's build should be somewhat of a mix between ours.
Also, to OP, take everything you read on these forums with a grain of salt. It is a forum, so many people's information may be wrong, and our judgement may not be the most suitable for you. Do a little bit of research first so that you have a sense of what we are saying and choose for yourself. Do not blindly follow anyone's suggestion. We are simply presenting options for you.