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First time budget gaming build list. Could really use some advice

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December 31, 2013 2:59:14 PM

Hello,

I've never built a computer before. This is a list I've made up based. I was hoping someone might have some suggestions for me. I need to get it under $1000 and I'm not even sure if every thing here is compatible. http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Bobbyocho/saved/3iKr

Date: I would like to start buying parts this week
Budget: Max $1000
Usage: Mostly gaming, streaming video, a little video editing
Monitor: not needed
Upgrading: I would like the option to upgrade in the future
Preferred websites: Don't really have any but would like to keep it to 3 or less
Parts preference: Don't have any
Overclocking: maybe
Location: Toronto, Ont, currency CDN

Right now my laptop is on its last legs and can't do 720p video, its time for something new.

I haven't picked a power supply because I'm not sure what to use

Thanks,
Robin

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December 31, 2013 3:34:47 PM

you wont be able to overclock on that motherboard, but the CPU is overclockable, dont spend so much money on your CPU, go with something like an i5 4670K (the K means it is unlocked (can be over clocked))

for the motherboard, go with a Gigabyte GA-Z87M-D3H, it can be used to overclock

and here is a good choice for your power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

apart from that, its a great system, it will all be compatible as well

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December 31, 2013 3:54:00 PM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.83 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.50 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.88 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $997.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-31 18:44 EST-0500)

An i5 is plenty for gaming. Also, I went for the non-k version so you can't overclock.
8gb of ram is enough for games.
Samsung 840 EVO is faster and only $3 more.
2gb of vram is plenty for 1080p gaming.
Great quality psu on sale.

You can drop the SSD and upgrade the gpu to a GTX 770 or grab an unlocked processor with a Z87 motherboard for overclocking.
December 31, 2013 6:03:43 PM

thanks, i think i'll use this build with a gtx770


realchaos said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($194.83 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H87N-WIFI Mini ITX LGA1150 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($104.79 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.50 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: BitFenix Prodigy (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case ($79.99 @ Memory Express)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($54.99 @ Memory Express)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($15.79 @ DirectCanada)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit) ($98.88 @ DirectCanada)
Total: $997.74
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-31 18:44 EST-0500)

An i5 is plenty for gaming. Also, I went for the non-k version so you can't overclock.
8gb of ram is enough for games.
Samsung 840 EVO is faster and only $3 more.
2gb of vram is plenty for 1080p gaming.
Great quality psu on sale.

You can drop the SSD and upgrade the gpu to a GTX 770 or grab an unlocked processor with a Z87 motherboard for overclocking.


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