$800-$900 Budget (Gaming) PC.

[Serrix]

I'm kinda stumped here.
I need a really damn good budget build around $800-$900 that can play most games on max settings (excluding BF3)
Mainly Skyrim needs to be maxed at a very nice FPS.
Everything needs to be in the budget, even the OS, Monitor, S&H, and the build itself.

I really lean towards Intel but if AMD has to be used, I will not complain.
I really need some help on this A.S.A.P.

(And if you could magically fit in an SSD that could hold Win. 7 for me, you'll be praised)

 

[cranked]

So, what you are saying is you want a unicorn...?

 

[dudewitbow]

if your aiming for ultra settings past 40 fps at 1920x1080 resolution at a budget of 900$, that will become a problem, unless you are a professional overclocker.(even so, not sure if a strong gpu could fit in that budget easily since the decision to overclock pushes the price of the rest of the system up)

 

[Serrix]

So, what you are saying is you want a unicorn...?

I bathe in unicorn blood and orphan tears, now I asked a question, not for a nazi. Get back to the 3rd Reich.

 

[Serrix]

if your aiming for ultra settings past 40 fps at 1920x1080 resolution at a budget of 900$, that will become a problem, unless you are a professional overclocker.(even so, not sure if a strong gpu could fit in that budget easily since the decision to overclock pushes the price of the rest of the system up)

$1,000-$1,100 could be pushed.
I can update in the morning if even $1,200 may be possible.

 

[dudewitbow]

it would look something like

I5-2500k + ~150$ mobo, this one is just an example ~362$
Coolermaster Hyper 212 30$
Case of your choice between 50-100$
if you overclock, a 600-650w psu, like the Corsair TX650w is an example ~90ish$
2x4 1600 speed or higher ddr3 ram ~45-55$
any GPU along the lines of 7870 or higher in price ~360$
HDD/SSD of your choices, size varies.

 

[Serrix]

it would look something like

I5-2500k + ~150$ mobo, this one is just an example ~362$
Coolermaster Hyper 212 30$
Case of your choice between 50-100$
if you overclock, a 600-650w psu, like the Corsair TX650w is an example ~90ish$
2x4 1600 speed or higher ddr3 ram ~45-55$
any GPU along the lines of 7870 or higher in price ~360$
HDD/SSD of your choices, size varies.

I should be able to get that all abit cheaper at a nearby PC shop (Micro-center).
Thanks.
Why not go with Ivy though?

 

[dudewitbow]

I should be able to get that all abit cheaper at a nearby PC shop (Micro-center).
Thanks.
Why not go with Ivy though?

because budget, forced me to do it =X, you can get ivy if you want, especially if your going to microcenter

 

[Serrix]

because budget, forced me to do it =X, you can get ivy if you want, especially if your going to microcenter

I would imagine an Ivy/Z77 combo for sale or something there.

 

[dudewitbow]

I would imagine an Ivy/Z77 combo for sale or something there.

the processors are always on low cost, as for the 50$ off motherboard sale, not sure if thats still in existance. yes if you can get that mobo deal, go for it, the only downside is that the # of mobo choices are extremely limited


edit:

microcenter has this board at 59.99 if purchased with a processor

and

This board at 170$ with the same requirement as above

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/ad47b62b#/ad47b62b/3

you can also buy the hyper 212 there for 20$


edit2: page 27 is the mobo section

 

[smorizio]

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0355148
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0301547
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0387554
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0388577
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0360527
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0382892
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0360159
http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0315397
$605.92 before tax.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145533
705.92.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130661
896.00 before rebates.
few bucks more swap the other ssd for the new intel 330 model.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167121
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161405
249.00
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/mana-136-midgard-ii-phantom-410,3203.html
the r300 would be an upgrade to the other case.
only other up perk would be a sealed hydro cooler or larger heat sink.

 

[cranked]

I bathe in unicorn blood and orphan tears, now I asked a question, not for a nazi. Get back to the 3rd Reich.

It was a joke

I will now retire to my third reich....

 

[Serrix]

It was a joke

I will now retire to my third reich....

Hitler is my homie.

 

[Serrix]

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