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Pr0d1gy104

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I'm planning on building a PC come senior year, and would like to see what you guys suggest. Note that I need a complete setup (monitor, keyboard, mouse, probably a headset or speakers), with a emphasis on upgradability.


Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: in a few years

Budget Range: $1000 before Rebates/Shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, CAD, Work

Are you buying a monitor: Yes

Do you need to buy OS: Yes (no OEM)

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no preference

Location: Greenville SC

Parts Preferences: I kind of like intel/nvidia, but I'm not adamant on that.

Overclocking: Maybe but probably not.

SLI or Crossfire: Possibly in the future, but most likely not at the start.

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080 at least. I don't expect to be able to run 2k or 4k on this budget though.

Additional Comments: Need whole setup including mouse, keyboard, and speakers/headset. Would like to upgrade the system in the future without to much hassle.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: current gaming laptop works well enough, but will probably not work as well when I graduate.


That's all, let the games begin!
 
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elbert

Here is a link on how to make the USB install drive using Microsofts creation tool for all 3 OS's 7, 8.1, and 10.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15088/windows-create-installation-media
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elbert

elbert

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Its a bit over but got a good 6 core CPU and enough RAM.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($122.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.89 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC - G2260VWQ6 21.5" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cooler Master - CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1036.46
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-17 20:15 EDT-0400
 
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WildCard999

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Black/Red Theme Build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus - PRIME B350-PLUS ATX AM4 Motherboard ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($71.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: SanDisk - SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($80.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Zotac - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB OC Edition Video Card ($143.77 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: BenQ - GL2460HM 24.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($119.00 @ B&H)
Keyboard: Cooler Master - Devastator II Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($28.87 @ OutletPC)
Headphones: Logitech - G230 Headset ($32.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $984.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-17 20:19 EDT-0400

Price is $1010.34 before MIR.
 
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Chugalug_

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You'd want a good color quality monitor too, keep in mind.
@Everyone else, he wants a full USB windows, costs $15 more.
@OP, spend a little more, you get much more for the money.
I've put in a ten keyless mechanical keyboard, but if you want the number pad let me know and i'll fix one in. :)
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 5 1600 3.2GHz 6-Core Processor ($199.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock - AB350M Pro4 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($77.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: GeIL - SUPER LUCE 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA - GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 3GB GAMING Video Card ($202.75 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - Carbide SPEC-04 (Black/Gray) ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($31.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home Full - USB 32/64-bit ($104.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Acer - V246HQL Cbd 23.6" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor ($95.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Keyboard: Turtle Beach - IMPACT 500 Wired Standard Keyboard ($49.95 @ Amazon)
Mouse: SteelSeries - Rival 100 Wired Optical Mouse ($29.88 @ Amazon)
Headphones: Logitech - G430 7.1 Channel Headset ($39.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $1031.25
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-17 22:28 EDT-0400
 
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elbert

elbert

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Use windows 10 creater to make a USB install and use windows 10 for free unactivated. Seems its never going to end. Get a 8 core 1700 instead.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD - Ryzen 7 1700 3.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($269.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte - GA-AB350-GAMING 3 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($93.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory ($122.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($99.88 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.88 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte - GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB Video Card ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair - SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic - S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($41.89 @ Newegg)
Monitor: AOC - G2260VWQ6 21.5" 1920x1080 75Hz Monitor ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Cooler Master - CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($29.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1016.57
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-07-17 22:36 EDT-0400
 
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I have no idea how to do that, do you have a link to a tutorial? Also, how important is the CPU for gaming? Seems like the money saved would be better spent on a GPU.
 
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Yeah, while it seems I never use the keypad for its intended purpose, there's always those games that assume you have one and bind keys to it, so it's probably best to have one.

Edit: Do you have any tips for determining what is a good monitor?
 
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elbert

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Here is a link on how to make the USB install drive using Microsofts creation tool for all 3 OS's 7, 8.1, and 10.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15088/windows-create-installation-media
 
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