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Started by John_Smith | | 6 answers
need help for a 1000-1200 gaming pc build with wifi built in
I'm looking for the best gaming pc build for 1000-1200 with a complete parts list.

i7 or i5?

Motherboard with wifi built in?

any parts lists would be greatly appreciated! thanks
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September 1, 2014 11:12:28 PM

Joeteoh99 said:
How about this! :D 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($319.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($81.05 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1172.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-02 01:51 EDT-0400




this is great! are there any different cases I could get for cheaper? Same with Power supply thanks so much

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a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 10:52:20 PM

How about this! :D 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($234.66 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-PRO(Wi-Fi ac) ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($198.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($86.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($53.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card ($319.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: NZXT Source 530 ATX Full Tower Case ($81.05 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec HCG M 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1172.62
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-02 01:51 EDT-0400

September 1, 2014 10:45:34 PM

Joeteoh99 said:
The main difference between an i5 and i7 is that the i7 has more threads and best suited when the user does video or photo editing. The i7 has 8 threads (hyperthreading) whereas the i5 has 4.

What will you be doing other than gaming?


Well I have a mac that I could edit videos and pics on, the PC will be for gaming and some homework
September 1, 2014 10:44:14 PM

Galaticnova said:
if its gaming a i5 will be enough, you don't need built in wifi as Ethernet will always be faster


My problem is my modem, router and main PC are on the bottom floor and the computer I will be building will be in my room up stairs.
September 1, 2014 10:33:29 PM

if its gaming a i5 will be enough, you don't need built in wifi as Ethernet will always be faster
a b 4 Gaming
September 1, 2014 10:33:35 PM

The main difference between an i5 and i7 is that the i7 has more threads and best suited when the user does video or photo editing. The i7 has 8 threads (hyperthreading) whereas the i5 has 4.

What will you be doing other than gaming?

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