PC Build Under 1000

gui0312 · Mar 15, 2017

Hi guys, new to the forum. I am trying to price out a build for a PC. I am coming from an iMac 27" 5K which I intend to sell to fund this. Gaming with bootcamp is just not cutting it anymore.

I play FFXIV exclusively and would like to try Overwatch and other action/adventure. It's been about 5+ years since I built a PC so I am a bit dated... I want to keep the cost down but want certain things. I have always wanted to watercool and definitely make the case look aesthetically pleasing with lighting. I would also like tempered glass on one side of the case. I already have a gaming keyboard and mouse, I also have a 24" monitor (not the best but can be upgraded down the line to ultra-wide if possible)

Core i5 and 16gb of ram, SSD (thinking 128-256 for boot and game, adding a 2TB for storage), MOBO with WiFi, best video card I can get w/o breaking the bank (1060/1070?), I really like that NZXT 62 watercooling system, white casing, 750W PS?.

I would like to run full 1080P but be able to do higher down the line if possible

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

Supahos · Mar 15, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.49 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED 66.3 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($114.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Jet)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.84 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB ARMOR Video Card ($234.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400 ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1046.82
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-15 11:41 EDT-0400

Can't do what you want without hurting performance badly.

That CPU cooler is crazy overkill for your budget (can't spend 15% on a cooler) did get you a cooler with red LEDs and a case with red LEDs. If you have a copy of Windows this fits the budget. If you don't then you can drop to a 4gb rx480 and get back in budget

Supahos · Mar 15, 2017

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.49 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 LED 66.3 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: MSI Z270M MORTAR Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($119.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($79.99 @ Jet)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($66.84 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB ARMOR 8G OC Video Card ($209.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Azza Cosmas ATX Mid Tower Case ($40.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12G 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($88.58 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1012.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-15 11:46 EDT-0400

Scratch the above... Board with red LEDs. Black case with red LEDs, red LED CPU cooler. Actually closer to budget

gui0312 · Mar 16, 2017

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/c7QLHN
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/c7QLHN/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X62 Liquid CPU Cooler ($149.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus STRIX B250F GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($129.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card ($254.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1149.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-16 12:06 EDT-0400

I don't need a Windows copy. I have external storage I can use for now to not sacrifice other components. I am probably buying from Amazon as I have no interest there and the prices in some cases are less than quoted here, a couple are a bit higher but negligible with the advantage of 0% interest.

How well is this build in terms of upgradability down the line? I want something that won't be obsolete and in the future I want to get an Ultrawide monitor to run 2560x1080 (I didn't see a huge difference in 3440x1440 to justify doubling the price)

Thanks!

MeesterYellow · Mar 16, 2017

Is your budget under CAD or USD?

gui0312 · Mar 16, 2017

MeesterYellow :

USD. I felt like increasing it a bit was not a huge deal.

MeesterYellow · Mar 16, 2017

There are some sacrifices I made for more performance. It will cost several dollars more though for what you came up with.

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NyLfCy
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NyLfCy/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i v2 70.7 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ Jet)
Motherboard: MSI Z270-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($114.99 @ B&H)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($115.49 @ Jet)
Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($52.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card ($379.00 @ Jet)
Case: NZXT S340 Elite (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($77.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1215.20
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-03-16 15:06 EDT-0400

You don't need 750W, even if you overclock.

Supahos · Mar 16, 2017

Why did you drop to a b250 board? You're giving up the opportunity to oc your processor which is the only point at all to your insanely expensive and pointless cpu cooler

gui0312 · Mar 16, 2017

Supahos :

Like I said I haven't been in the PC building game in a long time so I wasn't sure of all of the parts. I don't intend to overclock much if at all, I also don't remember mentioning it at all. Your rude criticism is not at all appreciated either.

gui0312 · Mar 16, 2017

MeesterYellow :

Thanks! So I see you upgraded the video card to a 1070, ok I guess that's more future proofing. I can skip out on the TB HD for now as I have an external for pictures and stuff. I had a 750w while back so why I sort of defaulted to it. Thanks again.

Supahos · Mar 16, 2017

Don't use that SSD in some situations it's slower than a hard drive. Just an fyi

Supahos · Mar 16, 2017

Didn't see the power supply either it's garbage. Those Nex units are worse than most decent bronze units

MeesterYellow · Mar 16, 2017

I chose those parts because those were one of the cheapest with high rating and many use the Nex (trying to go within his budget). I myself use the EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX.

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