Which Gaming PC do I buy? Or do I build one?

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Duffster624

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So i'm sick of my old pos laptop that can barely run Company of Heroes 2.
I've decided I want to spend some money on a new desktop. My budget is around $1000 (not including keyboard,mouse,speakers, monitor etc) just for the computer itself, i'm willing to go about max 1300 on the pc itself.
Originally, I was going to build my own computer. After watching a couple of videos, i'm a little bit worried.
I went to college for computers so I know about the components and what they do and all that, but my whole life I have always sucked at building things. Im afraid i'll spend $1000 on a build just to ruin it putting it together.
So now i'm somewhat leaning towards similar builds that are in pre-built computers. So far im stuck between 3 computers. I'm mostly looking for something that can run current games (Battlefront, Fallout, Just Cause, CoH2) with ease, and hopefully be able to handle games in the future for some time.

The Digital Storm Eclipse: Around $1350 https://www.digitalstorm.com/configurator.asp?id=1288546


- Intel Core i5 6500 CPU

- 8GB DDR4 2666MHz Memory

- NVIDIA GTX 960 4GB

- 250GB Samsung 850 EVO SSD

- 1TB 7200RPM Storage HDD

- Z170 Chipset Motherboard

- 450W SilverStone PSU

- Microsoft Windows 10




The CyberpowerPC Gamer Extreme 2000: https://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Xtreme_2000
Around $1200

- Operating System: Windows 10 Home (64-bit Edition)---

- Gaming Chasis: CYBERPOWERPC X-Titan 200 Full Tower Gaming Case w/ USB 3.0, Fan Control, EZ Swap HDD Dock, ----

- CPU: Intel® Core™ i5-6600K 3.50GHz 6MB Intel Smart Cache LGA1151 (Skylake)---

- CPU / Processor Cooling Fan: Asetek 550LC 120mm Liquid Cooling CPU Cooler - Extreme Cooling Performance (Single Standard 120MM Fan)---

- Motherboard: ASUS Z170-PRO GAMING ATX w/ USB 3.1, 3 PCIe x16, 3 PCIe x1, 1 SATA Express, 4 SATA3, 1 Ultra M.2---

- RAM / System Memory: 8GB (4GBx2) DDR4/2400MHz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)---

- Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 4GB GDDR5 PCIe 3.0 x16 (Maxwell) (Single Card)---

- Power Supply: 600 Watts - Standard 80 Plus Certified Power Supply - SLI/CrossFireX Ready---

- Hard Drive: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)---

- Optical Drive: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive (BLACK COLOR)---




The Asus ROG: $1299
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-desktop-intel-core-i7-16gb-memory-2tb-hard-drive-black-red/4494400.p?id=1219754435687&skuId=4494400


- Intel Core i7-6700

- Nvidia GeForce GTX 970

- 16GB Memory

- 2TB Hard Drive





--And finally the custom build: $1000


- Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core

- Stock CPU Cooler (Bundled with CPU)

- Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-H97M-HD3 Micro ATX LGA1150

- RAM
Avexir Core Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

- Solid State Drive
Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

- Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM

- Graphics Card
MSI GeForce GTX 980 4GB Twin Frozr

- Case
Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV MicroATX Mini Tower

- Power Supply
XFX XTR 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX

- OS
Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM (64-bit)

So if anyone could give me any advice as to which is the best option. I'm assuming they're all pretty close (besides the custom build, pretty sure that blows everything out of the water) But again, I dont trust myself putting it together, and only would do it if I knew I was getting a super great deal compared to the others.

Thanks for your help guys.
 
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building is always the better option:

1. You save money
2. You know more about your PC
3. Makes you feel accomplished and you get better components


However if you dont want to build I'd go for the Cyberpower one :)

I do recommend you getting something like the 4690 for the CPU however and a 2x4 GB kit of RAM.
 
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Chubpanda37

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I totally feel you on being bad at building stuff. I wouldn't buy from Ibuypower though, my brother bought a pc 2 years ago and they sealed the back panel behind the motherboard and cable management is still horrific. I would recommend building your own pc for the experience and it can save you money.
If you are looking to just game on 1080p, don't get a 980. A GTX 970 4gb or a R9 380/390 will work. Take a look at the EVGA G2 550w PSU. I'm planning to use it for my build in a few weeks, already ordered. Your case is a mini-itx case meaning it won't work with the motherboard you've selected. I would recommend getting a 2x4gb ram sticks not 1x8 so you can dual channel. Lastly, get an aftermarket cooler like the hyper 212 evo, it doesn't seem like you're tight on money.
 
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I really like your custom build.... but
I would put a 4690k CPU on your motherboard and do a mild overclock like mine.
I would get a RAM kit with 2 memory sticks, much faster than 1 stick
 
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Chubpanda37

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With $1300, might as well go skylake.
 
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