Need help building a decent gaming pc for $800-$900

[DaNTe07]

Hi,

I am looking for the following components:
GPU
CPU(Only AMD pls I run multiple background apps which needs extra cores)
RAM
Motherboard
Tower


My current setup is 5yrs old so just looking for something decent which can play games at high settings .

My current PSU is Corsair VS 650W


Thanks

 

[Newbbuilder11]

Hi,

I am looking for the following components:
GPU
CPU(Only AMD pls I run multiple background apps which needs extra cores)
RAM
Motherboard
Tower


My current setup is 5yrs old so just looking for something decent which can play games at high settings .

My current PSU is Corsair VS 650W


Thanks

AMD? With this budget I can get you a Intel multi-core . Jk, but I think a i7 will be good for you

 

[Yoann Teodosieff]

Hi, i would stick with that PSU for now, which is a pretty good one so you would have more money for the other components.

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($102.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Ronin ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $783.93

If you need an PSU upgrade just go with the XFX 750W. You wont be wrong.

CPU : 8320 can be easily overclocked to 4.5/4.7GHz with that cooling and motherboard. If you want you can change to 8350 and try to get 4.8GHz.
Cooler : Well, best for the price in my opinion.
Motherboard : I personally love this motherboard, it looks great, it performs great and has everything you need. You can upgrade to the Sabertooth but the sabertooth is ugly as ....
RAM : Just normal 2x4 DDR3 Ram from G.Skill
Case : Case can be changed anytime. In my opinion that one has windows, usb 3.0 ports, has good airflow and looks great. Everything you need for just 69$.

 

[Yoann Teodosieff]

Hi,

I am looking for the following components:
GPU
CPU(Only AMD pls I run multiple background apps which needs extra cores)
RAM
Motherboard
Tower


My current setup is 5yrs old so just looking for something decent which can play games at high settings .

My current PSU is Corsair VS 650W


Thanks

AMD? With this budget I can get you a Intel multi-core .

"intel multicore"

 

[Newbbuilder11]

Hi,

I am looking for the following components:
GPU
CPU(Only AMD pls I run multiple background apps which needs extra cores)
RAM
Motherboard
Tower


My current setup is 5yrs old so just looking for something decent which can play games at high settings .

My current PSU is Corsair VS 650W


Thanks

AMD? With this budget I can get you a Intel multi-core .

"intel multicore"

Yes, I said "Multi-Core" As in "Multiple Core".

 

[Newbbuilder11]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($198.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ Directron)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $974.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-18 09:46 EST-0500

Cheap as I can go, this is a beast on the 2011 v3, great for multitasking and handle whatever you throw at it, however, you can go towards the AMD route, even though the AM3+ line is dying and you will probably only keep that RIG for meh 2 - 3 years, but that is if you are gaming. This will most definitely last a long time, or, you can get a Z97/H97 board that will support 5th generation CPU's and will be future proofed, either way I can get you a system build for both sides


Now what do you want?

This Beast of a 2011-V3 Haswell E Build? Or a Beast of a System Z97/H97 future proof?

 

[DaNTe07]

Hi, i would stick with that PSU for now, which is a pretty good one so you would have more money for the other components.

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($102.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Ronin ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $783.93

If you need an PSU upgrade just go with the XFX 750W. You wont be wrong.

CPU : 8320 can be easily overclocked to 4.5/4.7GHz with that cooling and motherboard. If you want you can change to 8350 and try to get 4.8GHz.
Cooler : Well, best for the price in my opinion.
Motherboard : I personally love this motherboard, it looks great, it performs great and has everything you need. You can upgrade to the Sabertooth but the sabertooth is ugly as ....
RAM : Just normal 2x4 DDR3 Ram from G.Skill
Case : Case can be changed anytime. In my opinion that one has windows, usb 3.0 ports, has good airflow and looks great. Everything you need for just 69$.

Thanks for your reply

For CPU I would really prefer AMD, looking at 8350 as Yoann posted.
GPU: R9 270x was I was planning but MSI? not sure If I should go for MSI or Sapphire or any other?

Z97/H97 would be my choice
everything else looks good thx!

 

[DaNTe07]

Hi, i would stick with that PSU for now, which is a pretty good one so you would have more money for the other components.

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($102.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Ronin ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $783.93

If you need an PSU upgrade just go with the XFX 750W. You wont be wrong.

CPU : 8320 can be easily overclocked to 4.5/4.7GHz with that cooling and motherboard. If you want you can change to 8350 and try to get 4.8GHz.
Cooler : Well, best for the price in my opinion.
Motherboard : I personally love this motherboard, it looks great, it performs great and has everything you need. You can upgrade to the Sabertooth but the sabertooth is ugly as ....
RAM : Just normal 2x4 DDR3 Ram from G.Skill
Case : Case can be changed anytime. In my opinion that one has windows, usb 3.0 ports, has good airflow and looks great. Everything you need for just 69$.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($198.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ Directron)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $974.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-18 09:46 EST-0500

Cheap as I can go, this is a beast on the 2011 v3, great for multitasking and handle whatever you throw at it, however, you can go towards the AMD route, even though the AM3+ line is dying and you will probably only keep that RIG for meh 2 - 3 years, but that is if you are gaming. This will most definitely last a long time, or, you can get a Z97/H97 board that will support 5th generation CPU's and will be future proofed, either way I can get you a system build for both sides


Now what do you want?

This Beast of a 2011-V3 Haswell E Build? Or a Beast of a System Z97/H97 future proof?

Thanks a lot for your reply

for RAM I was thinking 2x8 ?? because for some games I can see 8GB as a reccomended and it will increase next year so Its better I put up extra ram now instead of adding later?

also for GPU I am looking at R9270x as Newbbuilder suggested, it looks great value for money.
other things looks good


Thanks all for your replies

 

[Newbbuilder11]

Hi, i would stick with that PSU for now, which is a pretty good one so you would have more money for the other components.

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($124.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A99X EVO R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($102.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($75.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)
Case: BitFenix Ronin ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $783.93

If you need an PSU upgrade just go with the XFX 750W. You wont be wrong.

CPU : 8320 can be easily overclocked to 4.5/4.7GHz with that cooling and motherboard. If you want you can change to 8350 and try to get 4.8GHz.
Cooler : Well, best for the price in my opinion.
Motherboard : I personally love this motherboard, it looks great, it performs great and has everything you need. You can upgrade to the Sabertooth but the sabertooth is ugly as ....
RAM : Just normal 2x4 DDR3 Ram from G.Skill
Case : Case can be changed anytime. In my opinion that one has windows, usb 3.0 ports, has good airflow and looks great. Everything you need for just 69$.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-5820K 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor ($378.95 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X99-UD4 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard ($198.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG Z1 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ Directron)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 270X 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master HAF XM (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $974.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-18 09:46 EST-0500

Cheap as I can go, this is a beast on the 2011 v3, great for multitasking and handle whatever you throw at it, however, you can go towards the AMD route, even though the AM3+ line is dying and you will probably only keep that RIG for meh 2 - 3 years, but that is if you are gaming. This will most definitely last a long time, or, you can get a Z97/H97 board that will support 5th generation CPU's and will be future proofed, either way I can get you a system build for both sides


Now what do you want?

This Beast of a 2011-V3 Haswell E Build? Or a Beast of a System Z97/H97 future proof?

Thanks a lot for your reply

for RAM I was thinking 2x8 ?? because for some games I can see 8GB as a reccomended and it will increase next year so Its better I put up extra ram now instead of adding later?

also for GPU I am looking at R9270x as Newbbuilder suggested, it looks great value for money.
other things looks good


Thanks all for your replies

Alrighty! Tell me the path you are heading towards now, Intel or AMD and if you are going to choose either X99 2011 v3 or H97/Z97 LGA 1150.

If you are concerned about the RAM, the X99 board supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 Memory with 8 DIMM slots, you can just get 8 right now, then upgrade later .

 

[DaNTe07]

Alrighty! Tell me the path you are heading towards now, Intel or AMD and if you are going to choose either X99 2011 v3 or H97/Z97 LGA 1150.

If you are concerned about the RAM, the X99 board supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 Memory with 8 DIMM slots, you can just get 8 right now, then upgrade later .[/quotemsg]

Will go with AMD and H97/Z97 LGA 1150 board but I can see it only supports intel cpu's? Or I've read something wrong?

 

[Newbbuilder11]

Alrighty! Tell me the path you are heading towards now, Intel or AMD and if you are going to choose either X99 2011 v3 or H97/Z97 LGA 1150.

If you are concerned about the RAM, the X99 board supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 Memory with 8 DIMM slots, you can just get 8 right now, then upgrade later .

Will go with AMD and H97/Z97 LGA 1150 board but I can see it only supports intel cpu's? Or I've read something wrong?
[/quotemsg]

Yes, Let me go into detail on this

AMD- These guys only support AMD motherboards, but only if the BIOS is up to date and the correct line. EX: A AMD FM2+ mobo only supports FM2+ CPU's, like the Athlon 760k, etc.

Intel- These guys support Intel CPU's, A socket LGA 1150 on the Z87, B85, H81, etc. Take the socket LGA 1150 4th Generation Intel cores, EX: I3 4XXX. I5 4XXX, I7 4XXX, but the new HASWELL REFRESH cpus (4690, 4690k, 4790. 4790k, g3258, etc.) are for Z97/H97 unless you BIOS update the other boards (z87. b85, etc.) to latest BIOS.

A socket will only take a CPU towards that same socket, LGA 1150 = LGA 1150, but this isn't always the case because you will need a BIOS update for the Haswell Refresh if you get a board under Z97/H97 boards, as well, the Z97/H97 boards have the option of accepting the new 5th Generation Cores.

AMD Sockets are AM1, AM2+. AM3, AM3+, FM2, FM2+ and only support CPU's for that same line. FM2+=FM2+.

You CANNOT MIX different companies CPUs and Mobos.

Hope I helped you understand .

Since you chose Z97/H97, you need a socket LGA 1150 CPU for that socket LGA 1150 Mobo

 

[zeyuanfu]

Actually, Intel IS and will ALWAYS be the best choice for you. Right now, the 4590 goes for 160$ at Micro Center, and it beats ALL FX CPUs in almost everything (except rendering, of course). I would get that and a good Z97 board. One that I'd recommend is the Gigabyte Z97X-UD5H which is going for 129.99 after rebate at Newegg, so together, they're only 290$, 100$ cheaper than the cheapest Haswell-E CPU.

 

[DaNTe07]

Alrighty! Tell me the path you are heading towards now, Intel or AMD and if you are going to choose either X99 2011 v3 or H97/Z97 LGA 1150.

If you are concerned about the RAM, the X99 board supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 Memory with 8 DIMM slots, you can just get 8 right now, then upgrade later .

Will go with AMD and H97/Z97 LGA 1150 board but I can see it only supports intel cpu's? Or I've read something wrong?

Yes, Let me go into detail on this

AMD- These guys only support AMD motherboards, but only if the BIOS is up to date and the correct line. EX: A AMD FM2+ mobo only supports FM2+ CPU's, like the Athlon 760k, etc.

Intel- These guys support Intel CPU's, A socket LGA 1150 on the Z87, B85, H81, etc. Take the socket LGA 1150 4th Generation Intel cores, EX: I3 4XXX. I5 4XXX, I7 4XXX, but the new HASWELL REFRESH cpus (4690, 4690k, 4790. 4790k, g3258, etc.) are for Z97/H97 unless you BIOS update the other boards (z87. b85, etc.) to latest BIOS.

A socket will only take a CPU towards that same socket, LGA 1150 = LGA 1150, but this isn't always the case because you will need a BIOS update for the Haswell Refresh if you get a board under Z97/H97 boards, as well, the Z97/H97 boards have the option of accepting the new 5th Generation Cores.

AMD Sockets are AM1, AM2+. AM3, AM3+, FM2, FM2+ and only support CPU's for that same line. FM2+=FM2+.

You CANNOT MIX different companies CPUs and Mobos.

Hope I helped you understand .

Since you chose Z97/H97, you need a socket LGA 1150 CPU for that socket LGA 1150 Mobo [/quotemsg]

Thanks a lot for taking time to help me explain all this
So now in this case I'll go with X99 2011 v3 as I want AMD's FX-8350 badly.

Thanks!

 

[zeyuanfu]

Actually, going with Haswell-E, especially with a low budget, is NOT recommended as sure, you have a great CPU, but what about your GPU? You're going to have to settle for a crap card unless you stretch your budget by a few hundred.
Let's do the math:
i7-5820K: ~400$
Cheapest LGA 2011-3 board: ~200$
8 GB of DDR4 RAM: ~100$

That makes a staggering 700$ for only three parts, and you still don't have the HDD, GPU, PSU or case.

 

[Newbbuilder11]

Alrighty! Tell me the path you are heading towards now, Intel or AMD and if you are going to choose either X99 2011 v3 or H97/Z97 LGA 1150.

If you are concerned about the RAM, the X99 board supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 Memory with 8 DIMM slots, you can just get 8 right now, then upgrade later .

Will go with AMD and H97/Z97 LGA 1150 board but I can see it only supports intel cpu's? Or I've read something wrong?

Yes, Let me go into detail on this

AMD- These guys only support AMD motherboards, but only if the BIOS is up to date and the correct line. EX: A AMD FM2+ mobo only supports FM2+ CPU's, like the Athlon 760k, etc.

Intel- These guys support Intel CPU's, A socket LGA 1150 on the Z87, B85, H81, etc. Take the socket LGA 1150 4th Generation Intel cores, EX: I3 4XXX. I5 4XXX, I7 4XXX, but the new HASWELL REFRESH cpus (4690, 4690k, 4790. 4790k, g3258, etc.) are for Z97/H97 unless you BIOS update the other boards (z87. b85, etc.) to latest BIOS.

A socket will only take a CPU towards that same socket, LGA 1150 = LGA 1150, but this isn't always the case because you will need a BIOS update for the Haswell Refresh if you get a board under Z97/H97 boards, as well, the Z97/H97 boards have the option of accepting the new 5th Generation Cores.

AMD Sockets are AM1, AM2+. AM3, AM3+, FM2, FM2+ and only support CPU's for that same line. FM2+=FM2+.

You CANNOT MIX different companies CPUs and Mobos.

Hope I helped you understand .

Since you chose Z97/H97, you need a socket LGA 1150 CPU for that socket LGA 1150 Mobo

Thanks a lot for taking time to help me explain all this
So now in this case I'll go with X99 2011 v3 as I want AMD's FX-8350 badly.

Thanks![/quotemsg]
FX 8350 is a AMD cpu, you will need a Socket AM3+ 990FX board to run it.