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can someone give me a good gaming build under $1100 please?
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Solution
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sparestuff
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $978.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($28.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 EXTREME4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($93.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $978.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
raihan4
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($497.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1099.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:30 EDT-0400
GTX 980, OCable CPU with cooler, and possibility of SLI in the future
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($96.00 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 980 4GB STRIX Video Card ($497.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1099.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:30 EDT-0400
GTX 980, OCable CPU with cooler, and possibility of SLI in the future
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($97.95 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1012.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:30 EDT-0400
The why's ....
MoBo - MSI and Gigabyte Gaming 5's are top performers.... which one ? MSI is a bit faster, and tech support calls get easier when MoBo and GFX card are same vendor.... but Gigabyte is < $100 this week.
RAM - 2133 almost same price as $1600
Storage - HD has built in SSD so 50% faster than normal HD.
I left you shy of your budget because don't know if OS was to be included. However if it's not, you can add a 240 GB SSD.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-internal-hard-drive-mknssdec240gb
GFX - The 970 is the biggest selling card for a reason .... Gigabyte and MSI are the fastest but the Giga has 23% 1 egg reviews on newegg
Case - Case of the year for 2014 .... nuthin' else comes close in its price range
PSI - you are SLI ready...750 watts will let you add a 2nd card later on down the road.
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($139.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive ($97.95 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1012.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:30 EDT-0400
The why's ....
MoBo - MSI and Gigabyte Gaming 5's are top performers.... which one ? MSI is a bit faster, and tech support calls get easier when MoBo and GFX card are same vendor.... but Gigabyte is < $100 this week.
RAM - 2133 almost same price as $1600
Storage - HD has built in SSD so 50% faster than normal HD.
I left you shy of your budget because don't know if OS was to be included. However if it's not, you can add a 240 GB SSD.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/mushkin-internal-hard-drive-mknssdec240gb
GFX - The 970 is the biggest selling card for a reason .... Gigabyte and MSI are the fastest but the Giga has 23% 1 egg reviews on newegg
Case - Case of the year for 2014 .... nuthin' else comes close in its price range
PSI - you are SLI ready...750 watts will let you add a 2nd card later on down the road.
Woody1999
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The brand new R9 390X performs slightly better than the GTX 980 and vastly better than the GTX 970. This is why I picked it for this build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($112.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card ($434.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1011.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:38 EDT-0400
Woody
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_RD 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($112.99 @ NCIX US)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($48.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($44.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card ($434.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Antec EarthWatts Green 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($64.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1011.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-19 19:38 EDT-0400
Woody
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The benchmarks I have seen seem to say otherwise. The 980 is faster most of the time, and even the 970 can be faster. The resolution is important @ 1080p the 970 is usually faster than a 390x. @ 4k the 390x performs very well and trades blows with the 980.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/amd-radeon-r9-390x-r9-380-r7-370,4178-6.html
Woody1999
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Actually, the review I read is slightly different: http://www.techpowerup.com/mobile/reviews/MSI/R9_390X_Gaming/1.html
The 390X edges out the GTX 980 most times.
Woody
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Sometimes it beats the 980, sometimes it don't. For the most part the 390x performs on par with the 290x....in other cases (i.e. BF4) it does much better
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/06/18/msi_r9_390x_gaming_8g_video_card_review/11
The price of the 390x is certainly attractive, but one important point. It can not be installed in a small $50 case. The card pulls well over 350 watts !
http://www.hardocp.com/article/2015/06/18/msi_r9_390x_gaming_8g_video_card_review/11
The price of the 390x is certainly attractive, but one important point. It can not be installed in a small $50 case. The card pulls well over 350 watts !
- Oct 30, 2004
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Picking what's faster depends on how you are going to use the card .... reference or non-reference ? ... out of the box or overclocked bawlz to the wall ?
Further thoughts from TPUs reviews .... did I get any of the math wrong ?
$435 390x is 2% faster than $320 970 / 7% Slower than $510 980 at 1080p
$435 390x is 7% faster than $320 970 / 4% Slower than $510 980 at 1440p
From tech powerup
MSI 390x is 2% faster than reference
MSI 970 is 3% faster than reference
MSI 980 is 8% faster than reference
Performance of MSI 390x increased 5.1% manually overclocked
Performance of MSI 970 increased 14.0% manually overclocked
Performance of MSI 980 increased 14.6% manually overclocked
At 1440p ... In reference to the 970...the 390x is (98/91) faster .... looking at MSI's versions of both that becomes (98/91) x (1.02/1.03) .... looking at the manual overclocking ability that becomes (98/91) x (1.02/1.03) x 1.051/1.140) = manually overclocked MSI 390x being 98% as fast the MSI 970.
For the 980 .... (102/98) x (1.08/1.02) x 1.146/1.051) ... it's 20% when both using manually overclocked non reference MSI cards.
The 390x brings some welcome competition but if you are using non reference cards w/ afterburner .... I don't in any way see paying $100 for the 390x over the 970. OTOH, Paying $80* more for 20% more speed with 980 as opposed to the 390x is a much harder decision.
Further thoughts from TPUs reviews .... did I get any of the math wrong ?
$435 390x is 2% faster than $320 970 / 7% Slower than $510 980 at 1080p
$435 390x is 7% faster than $320 970 / 4% Slower than $510 980 at 1440p
From tech powerup
MSI 390x is 2% faster than reference
MSI 970 is 3% faster than reference
MSI 980 is 8% faster than reference
Performance of MSI 390x increased 5.1% manually overclocked
Performance of MSI 970 increased 14.0% manually overclocked
Performance of MSI 980 increased 14.6% manually overclocked
At 1440p ... In reference to the 970...the 390x is (98/91) faster .... looking at MSI's versions of both that becomes (98/91) x (1.02/1.03) .... looking at the manual overclocking ability that becomes (98/91) x (1.02/1.03) x 1.051/1.140) = manually overclocked MSI 390x being 98% as fast the MSI 970.
For the 980 .... (102/98) x (1.08/1.02) x 1.146/1.051) ... it's 20% when both using manually overclocked non reference MSI cards.
The 390x brings some welcome competition but if you are using non reference cards w/ afterburner .... I don't in any way see paying $100 for the 390x over the 970. OTOH, Paying $80* more for 20% more speed with 980 as opposed to the 390x is a much harder decision.
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