Need help on building $1000 gaming build

[yukiuro]

Let me rephrase. I am building a gaming PC with a $1000 budget. I will use it only for gaming, modding and browsing. I need: CPU, Cooler

(I don't usually like stock coolers), RAM, MOBO, Storage, GPU, PSU, CASE, 1x 1080p Monitor, and keyboard & mouse. I am upgrading because

I have so hundreds of dollars worth of games on Steam but I cannot play them because I don't have the PC power to do so. )= I mainly play RPG's

and single player games like Fallout, Bioshock, Far Cry 3, Dead Space, The Elder Scrolls, etc. But I would also like to casually play some

multiplayer games such as Titanfall. I just want the most performance out of my money as possible. Thanks in advance. 

[Geekazoid]

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To help us out mate, can you please read this -> http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/ <- and provide the necessary info?

Thanks!

[Izaya Orihara]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsMs

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsMs/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsMs/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($224.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($151.02 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Genius x1 Wired Optical Mouse  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: Corsair Raptor K30  ($29.99)

Total: $1020.90

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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[skullbringer]

how about this ?

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($114.97 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($73.98 @ OutletPC)
Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($68.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($73.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card  ($312.98 @ Newegg)
Case:  NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($37.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor:  Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($151.02 @ NCIX US)
Keyboard:  Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard  ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Mouse:  Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1008.87
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
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[Geekazoid]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsMs

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsMs/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsMs/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($224.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($151.02 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Genius x1 Wired Optical Mouse  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: Corsair Raptor K30  ($29.99)

Total: $1020.90

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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Decent build but I would swap out the ASROCK Motherboard for a @GoodBytes one. *clears throat*. I mean Gigabyte one. As ASROCK Mobos at the lower end seem to be kinda crappy.

[Geekazoid]

how about this?

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsUC

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsUC/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsUC/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor ($114.97 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 LE R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($73.98 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($68.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($73.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 280X 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($312.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($37.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($151.02 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Corsair Raptor K30 Wired Gaming Keyboard ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

Mouse: Corsair Raptor M45 Wired Optical Mouse ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1008.87

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-24 00:41 EDT-0400)

This is also a good build, however I would keep the FX8350 from the other build.

[GoodBytes]

I have been summoned!

Sorry I can't really helped. I am a bit outdated when comes to motherboard, as it's been a while I didn't look into them.

However I agree, Gigabytes motherboard are real solid boards. Their dual BIOS chip have saved me twice (corrupted download, and another time I had a power outage during a BIOS upgrade).

ASUS board are solid too.

[skullbringer]

This is also a good build, however I would keep the FX8350 from the other build.

 

depending on the usecase, I'd say the 8350 does only bring a benefit in editing and streaming compared to the 6300. for purely gaming, saving money on the cpu and spending it on the graphics card seems like better option. both builds have their advantages.

[CoolBeans]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($129.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($64.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($84.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($54.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 770 2GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($319.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Antec Three Hundred Two ATX Mid Tower Case ($61.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($64.98 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" Monitor ($109.99 @ Amazon)

Keyboard: Cooler Master Storm QuickFire Rapid Wired Gaming Keyboard ($61.98 @ Newegg)

Mouse: Razer DeathAdder 2013 Wired Optical Mouse ($51.99 @ Best Buy)

Total: $1035.85

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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[CoolBeans]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsMs

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsMs/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xsMs/benchmarks/

 

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($129.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock 3 113.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler  ($69.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: ASRock 970 Extreme3 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: GeIL EVO POTENZA 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: A-Data Premier Pro SP900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($69.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card  ($224.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: NZXT Source 220 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($84.99 @ NCIX US) 

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($151.02 @ NCIX US) 

Mouse: Genius x1 Wired Optical Mouse  ($14.99 @ Newegg) 

Other: Corsair Raptor K30  ($29.99)

Total: $1020.90

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-24 00:29 EDT-0400)

Kinda unbalanced, the CPU cooler is almost more expensive than the motherboard

[Geekazoid]

I have been summoned!

Sorry I can't really helped. I am a bit outdated when comes to motherboard, as it's been a while I didn't look into them.

However I agree, Gigabytes motherboard are real solid boards. Their dual BIOS chip have saved me twice (corrupted download, and another time I had a power outage during a BIOS upgrade).

ASUS board are solid too.

It was me who summoned thy GoodBytes, however I was just be stupid as per usual.

[Geekazoid]

@CoolBeans, I think the OP would be best to stick with the Acer H236HLbid IPS display.

[CoolBeans]

@CoolBeans, I think the OP would be best to stick with the Acer H236HLbid IPS display.

He can do so if he wants to spend the extra 50$

[Geekazoid]

@yukiuro, what are the specs of your current system?

[Izaya Orihara]

Kinda unbalanced, the CPU cooler is almost more expensive than the motherboard

Everybody has a way of doing this. I like my pc's quite and good looking. If you want an ugly heatsink with with a loud fan go ahead. 

[GoodBytes]

however I was just be stupid as per usual.

lol. It's all good. 

Wish I could help more the OP thought.

[yukiuro]

@yukiuro, what are the specs of your current system?

 

Just awful. From the top of my head: AMD triple core processor at 2.1 GHZ, I think it's a Phenom. I for the life of me cannot find the type of Motherboard I have.

4 GB of DDR2 and a Radeon 6570. 500 Watt power supply, but I don't think I can use it because of the rail voltage. The only thing I can really use is my optical drive.

The HDD are usable but not very fast. The case is still usable but no ventilation in the front, top, or bottom. Needless to say I figured it was time for an upgrade. 

[Geekazoid]

Just awful. From the top of my head: AMD triple core processor at 2.1 GHZ, I think it's a Phenom. I for the life of me cannot find the type of Motherboard I have.

4 GB of DDR2 and a Radeon 6570. 500 Watt power supply, but I don't think I can use it because of the rail voltage. The only thing I can really use is my optical drive.

The HDD are usable but not very fast. The case is still usable but no ventilation in the front, top, or bottom. Needless to say I figured it was time for an upgrade.

Oh! WOW! That's quite a powerful system you have there . I didn't know triple core CPUs even existed. So are you just wanting an updated AMD build or would you wanna go the Intel route?

Just so everyone can see your magnificent system, I thought that I would lay out your specs a tad better.

So here:

Mobo: Unknown AMD-based

CPU: AMD Phenom Triple Core @ 2.1GHz

RAM: 4GB DDR2 @ unknown MHz

GPU: AMD Radeon HD 6570

PSU: Unkown brand 500W

HDD: Unkown capacity but slow

[yukiuro]

Oh! WOW! That's quite a powerful system you have there . I didn't know triple core CPUs even existed. So are you just wanting an updated AMD build or would you wanna go the Intel route?

 

Honestly, I will go whichever route that will bring me the best performance and fits my budget. 

[Geekazoid]

Honestly, I will go whichever route that will bring me the best performance and fits my budget.

Okay, what would be the max that you could stretch that $1,000 budget to without ending up poor?

[yukiuro]

Okay, what would be the max that you could stretch your budget to without ending up poor?

 

Well I am not actually paying for it. It's my graduation present from my dad. I guess at the most around $1020 - $1030. I have actually decided to 

use my current monitor, keyboard, and mouse for now and then get new ones once I get a job. This way I can put the extra $200 towards gaming.

I currently have a 1600x900 monitor and a regular mouse and keyboard, but I think I can live with them for a couple of months. 

[Geekazoid]

Well I am not actually paying for it. It's my graduation present from my dad. I guess at the most around $1020 - $1030. I have actually decided to 

use my current monitor, keyboard, and mouse for now and then get new ones once I get a job. This way I can put the extra $200 towards gaming.

I currently have a 1600x900 monitor and a regular mouse and keyboard, but I think I can live with them for a couple of months.

Okay. That's sounds like a smart idea for a smart guy . That would be a great idea. I didn't know it was a graduation present. That's some present. wow! Just out of pure curiously, what is the model and brand of your current 1600 x 900 monitor?

[yukiuro]

Okay. That's sounds like a smart idea for a smart guy . That would be a great idea. I didn't know it was a graduation present. That's some present. wow! Just out of pure curiously, what is the model and brand of your current 1600 x 900 monitor?

Acer. Not sure of the model...S201Hl yea thats it. She's served me admirably over the past couple of years. And I was thinking maybe an AMD would fit me better because I will be doing a lot of modding, and the extra cores might help me out more. But I am not an expert so I don't know.  :unsure: I also would really like 16GB of RAM if I can. Mainly because while modding I end up having 5 or 6 large programs open at once. I had to stop modding because my current computer could not handle it. 

[Geekazoid]

Acer. Not sure of the model...S201Hl yea thats it. She's served me admirably over the past couple of years. And I was thinking maybe an AMD would fit me better because I will be doing a lot of modding, and the extra cores might help me out more. But I am not an expert so I don't know. :unsure: I also would really like 16GB of RAM if I can. Mainly because while modding I end up having 5 or 6 large programs open at once. I had to stop modding because my current computer could not handle it.

Alright mate, well I'll see what I can throw together.

BTW, not a bad looking display.

[Geekazoid]

@yukiuro, I've put together a build for you, it's slightly over your budget but I was trying to get you the best quality components for your budget. I also went with an Intel CPU which I feel is the best value for money.

Here it is:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xyGH

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xyGH/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xyGH/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Newegg)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87X-HD3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($126.49 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($192.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Nanoxia Deep Silence 1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ TigerDirect)

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1,060 ($1,059.38)

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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I chose an Intel CPU because they usually end up beating most AMD CPUs in most benchmarks so I figured it was the best way to go with if you wanted a good performing system that would last you at least 5-years or longer.

I have put together an AMD build also because it's what you requested. It's also cheaper than the Intel build. You just have to decide if you what you really want. I personally would go with the Intel build because I believe it has a better price to performance ratio, however I know others would say the opposite.

Here it is:

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xyY6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xyY6/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3xyY6/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor ($151.98 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($120.00 @ Newegg)

Memory: Corsair Vengeance LP 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($149.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($192.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Nanoxia Deep Silence 1 ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ TigerDirect)

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $1014.88

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

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I hope it's to your liking.