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Need help building gaming pc: Budget= $1,000-1,200
I am looking to build my first gaming PC within a few weeks, I just need some help deciding the components based on my needs. It will be my one and only personal computer so it will do a little bit of everything (web browsing, some picture editing, and Gaming). My budget is set between $1,000- 1,200 USD, and the only things that I am reusing is a mouse. There is a microcenter near me if it helps.

Some requirements as of now is for a Intel CPU that is overclockable (not really knowledgeable about OCing, but figure that it might be a nice option to have down the line).

If possible can I get different builds using AMD and Nvidia GPUs (I have no preferences but I would like some comparisons and perhaps some more insight as to which fits my needs and budget best)

*Edit: Ive decided on either the CM storm trooper or stryker case.
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a b 4 Gaming
July 10, 2014 12:43:15 PM

new build pc said:
DeadGraphics said:
Here is a build that will give you great gaming performance and also allows you to do some editing and overclocking

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.48 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.15 @ B&H)
Total: $1217.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


Hi friend, can you please review my build as i am new to this aswell, i would really like your professional opinion,
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2213595/build-re...


I would go with AMD Radeon with the build, he knows what he is doing. Your build is good but as I said AMD Radeon has made some great changes to your build
July 10, 2014 2:26:44 AM

DeadGraphics said:
Here is a build that will give you great gaming performance and also allows you to do some editing and overclocking

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.48 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.15 @ B&H)
Total: $1217.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


Hi friend, can you please review my build as i am new to this aswell, i would really like your professional opinion,
http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-2213595/build-re...

July 9, 2014 11:13:47 AM

DeadGraphics said:
KNGOFQNS said:
DeadGraphics said:
Here is a build that will give you great gaming performance and also allows you to do some editing and overclocking

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.48 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.15 @ B&H)
Total: $1217.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


Thanks for the suggestion build. Any reason why you chose the i5-4670k and the z87 instead of the i5-1690k and the z97?


They are more expensive at the moment and I was trying to get as close to your budget as possible, however if you have the money go for the i5-4690k and a z97 board so you can upgrade to devils canyon later


I understand, and the budget is not set in stone. Are there any changes given a $100 extra or so? and Is there a particular z97 mobo u recommend if i go that route?

a b 4 Gaming
July 9, 2014 10:42:05 AM

KNGOFQNS said:
DeadGraphics said:
Here is a build that will give you great gaming performance and also allows you to do some editing and overclocking

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.48 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.15 @ B&H)
Total: $1217.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


Thanks for the suggestion build. Any reason why you chose the i5-4670k and the z87 instead of the i5-1690k and the z97?


They are more expensive at the moment and I was trying to get as close to your budget as possible, however if you have the money go for the i5-4690k and a z97 board so you can upgrade to devils canyon later
July 9, 2014 10:32:15 AM

DeadGraphics said:
Here is a build that will give you great gaming performance and also allows you to do some editing and overclocking

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.48 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.15 @ B&H)
Total: $1217.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available


Thanks for the suggestion build. Any reason why you chose the i5-4670k and the z87 instead of the i5-1690k and the z97?
a b 4 Gaming
July 9, 2014 9:06:40 AM

Here is a build that will give you great gaming performance and also allows you to do some editing and overclocking

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($118.48 @ Amazon)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($289.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 - 64-bit (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS228H-P 21.5" Monitor ($127.58 @ Newegg)
Keyboard: Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard ($9.15 @ B&H)
Total: $1217.05
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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