Gaming computer build $1050-1100 (First time builder)

[Chrisj7-1331660]

Hey guys, I'm new to the world of computer building and I really wanted to know what components I should purchase to build a gaming computer for about $1050-1100

 

[sam171712]

Cpu: Intel core i5 3570k- $224.16
Ram: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory- $79.99
Gpu: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card- 215$
MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard- 105$
Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk- 130$
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive- 85$
Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case- 120$
Enermax 850W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply- 230$

Total: ~ 1189.15$ you can choose a cheaper case or psu maybe

 

[Chrisj7-1331660]

Cpu: Intel core i5 3570k- $224.16
Ram: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory- $79.99
Gpu: MSI GeForce GTX 660 2GB Video Card- 215$
MSI Z77A-G45 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard- 105$
Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk- 130$
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive- 85$
Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case- 120$
Enermax 850W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply- 230$

Total: ~ 1189.15$ you can choose a cheaper case or psu maybe

Hmm, okay cool, now I know the fourth gen i5 came out and also the new gtx 770, do you think that is worth getting in replace of those two items, and get a z87 motherboard

 

[Chrisj7-1331660]

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[UVB076]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.95 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ ZT 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1105.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-02 18:40 EDT-0400)

Less money spent on frivolous things. Anything above a 80+ Silver will not make enough of a cost difference to actually make up for the excess cost. A GTX660 is way too weak for a i5-3570K and a HAF XM is far too expensive for the budget.

 

[Chrisj7]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-6350 3.9GHz 6-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock 970 EXTREME4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($99.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.95 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: OCZ ZT 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($83.98 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.94 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1105.80
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-02 18:40 EDT-0400)

Less money spent on frivolous things. Anything above a 80+ Silver will not make enough of a cost difference to actually make up for the excess cost. A GTX660 is way too weak for a i5-3570K and a HAF XM is far too expensive for the budget.

I kind of wanted to go intel because i may be doing dual operating systems with mountain lion on one hard drive and windows 7 on another, but more importantly what graphics card do you recommend if i want to get fourth gen intel processor, i know the price will spike a higher. I already have the operating system software so thats not included in the price

 

[e_X]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z87M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($122.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($49.59 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($93.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card ($399.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master HAF 912 ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Hive 650W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Total: $1090.06
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-02 19:11 EDT-0400)

 

[UVB076]

840 non-pro is a really bad SSD.

 

[Chrisj7]

Okay and can that Cooler Master HAF 912 fit everything properly and have enough space for another internal hard drive if I would like to do that?

 

[Mousemonkey]

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[Chrisj7-1331660]

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Sorry about that, I'm new

 

[UVB076]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.95 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($90.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $1170.52
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-04 18:40 EDT-0400)

If you are low on money, buy the Caviar Blue last. This build includes parts that are of far higher quality and have more features than e_X's build.

 

[Chrisj7-1331660]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Phanteks PH-TC12DX_BK 68.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($62.13 @ TigerDirect)
Storage: Sandisk Extreme 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($92.95 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($379.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Professional 750W 80 PLUS Silver Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($90.50 @ Newegg)
Total: $1170.52
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-06-04 18:40 EDT-0400)

If you are low on money, buy the Caviar Blue last. This build includes parts that are of far higher quality and have more features than e_X's build.

So would you recommend the radeon over the new gtx 770?

 

[UVB076]

So would you recommend the radeon over the new gtx 770?

Yes I would. They both perform at about the same level and the 7970 is a more versatile GPU. It also comes with games.

 

[Chrisj7]

So would you recommend the radeon over the new gtx 770?

Yes I would. They both perform at about the same level and the 7970 is a more versatile GPU. It also comes with games.

And for cases, are there any other good cases besides the Cooler Master HAF 912 that are cost efficient more aesthetically appealing than the corsair one you listed?

 

[UVB076]

The Corsair 200R is the ultimate budget case.

 

[Chrisj7]

The Corsair 200R is the ultimate budget case.

Okay, are there any other ones that may cost like $30-50 more or so that look better and perform just as well?

 

[UVB076]

Fractal Design Define R4 or the Arc Midi R2

 

[Chrisj7-1331660]

Fractal Design Define R4 or the Arc Midi R2

Also, would you happen to know which case is the quietest one? I need the build to be generally quiet

 

[UVB076]

The R4 is the quieter of the two. If you don't mind a slightly harder installation, a Nanoxia DS2 will be better.

 

[Chrisj7-1331660]

The R4 is the quieter of the two. If you don't mind a slightly harder installation, a Nanoxia DS2 will be better.

Okay so I'm assuming the corsair 200r and cooler master Haf 912 are both louder then?

 

[UVB076]

Yes

 

[Chrisj7]

Yes

Darn, any idea how loud they are? I'm looking for something significantly quiet because I share a room with my little brother and I don't want parents complaining that its too loud for him

 

[Chrisj7]

Basically does it depend on the fans? Or what could i do to make them quieter

 

[Chrisj7]

Yes

Also, are there any keyboards that you would recommend that are good for a relatively cheap price