1000$ gaming PC builds

[JR369]

looking for some sweet ideas and builds for 1080p gaming with 50-60 fps. the case must have a side window so thats all go crazy!!1

 

[naturesninja]

You don't need to spend a grand to get 50-60 FPS @1080p

 

[naturesninja]

Intel build. You can shave a few bucks off the case and hdd to get your $1k price mark.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gWXNWZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gWXNWZ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card ($349.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec Neo Eco 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.97 @ OutletPC)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1058.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-04 17:12 EST-0500

 

[naturesninja]

AMD Build. I would currently go with the FX8310 on tiger direct it just wasn't an option.

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9Gc7ZL
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9Gc7ZL/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($114.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($34.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth 990FX R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($179.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($62.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital WD Green 2TB 3.5" 5400RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290X 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card ($349.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 w/Window (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($69.98 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($12.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1038.68
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-12-04 17:10 EST-0500