New Gaming Rig 1000$

[Rangabang]

Ok so im looking to build a new rig....Im looking to play games like BF4 and Final Fantasy ARR completely maxed out flawlessly so if u guys could help me that would be greatly appreciated also looking for a great air flow case and a watercooling cpu thing like the H60 so ill let you guys have fun with it TYSM!!

[hawaiims]

Ok so im looking to build a new rig....Im looking to play games like BF4 and Final Fantasy ARR completely maxed out flawlessly so if u guys could help me that would be greatly appreciated also looking for a great air flow case and a watercooling cpu thing like the H60 so ill let you guys have fun with it TYSM!!

watercooling is going to limit you with other parts at that price point and will be noisier than air cooling. 

 

What country do you live in and what peripherals if any do you need (monitor, mouse, keyboard etc..)?

 

Remember to check the sticky next time so we don't have to ask you these questions. 

[Wiflare]

Do you need:
monitor

keyboard

mouse

cd/dvd drive

copy of windows

anything else?

[Rangabang]

Oh no im sorry i dont need any of those. mouse keyboard monitor windows cd/dvd drive .....also isnt the H60 crosair just for the CPU ? not like a full watercooled system im just looking to only use something like the h60 on the cpu. and im from the US.

[SAV1OUR]

Oh no im sorry i dont need any of those. mouse keyboard monitor windows cd/dvd drive .....also isnt the H60 crosair just for the CPU ? not like a full watercooled system im just looking to only use something like the h60 on the cpu. and im from the US.

Use the quote button when talking to people otherwise they wont get bac to you

[hawaiims]

Oh no im sorry i dont need any of those. mouse keyboard monitor windows cd/dvd drive .....also isnt the H60 crosair just for the CPU ? not like a full watercooled system im just looking to only use something like the h60 on the cpu. and im from the US.

Yes the H60 is just for the CPU. What I'm saying is that the H60 will be considerably noisier than an air cooler with the same price and won't really give you better performance. For a 1000$ build I wouldn't recommend watercooling due to the costs.

 

Oh and I see you're new here so welcome! Please remember to click the "quote" button next to someone's post in order for them to know if you responded or you could also mention someone just like twitter by typing @Rangabang (or the user you're trying to mention's name)

 

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Also, do you need windows?

[Rangabang]

Do you need:

monitor

keyboard

mouse

cd/dvd drive

copy of windows

anything else?

Oh no im sorry i dont need any of those. mouse keyboard monitor windows cd/dvd drive .....also isnt the H60 crosair just for the CPU ? not like a full watercooled system im just looking to only use something like the h60 on the cpu. and im from the US.

[Wiflare]

Oh no im sorry i dont need any of those. mouse keyboard monitor windows cd/dvd drive .....also isnt the H60 crosair just for the CPU ? not like a full watercooled system im just looking to only use something like the h60 on the cpu. and im from the US.

do you have a preference on a case?

if not, which describes what you want better: simple, or style?

[Rangabang]

Yes the H60 is just for the CPU. What I'm saying is that the H60 will be considerably noisier than an air cooler with the same price and won't really give you better performance. For a 1000$ build I wouldn't recommend watercooling due to the costs.

 

Oh and I see you're new here so welcome! Please remember to click the "quote" button next to someone's post in order for them to know if you responded or you could also mention someone just like twitter by typing @Rangabang (or the user you're trying to mention's name)

 

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Also, do you need windows?

No i do not need windows ...and ty for the welcome ....sorry just was confused by the forums but i got it figured out now and ok air cooling the cpu would be fine then

[Rangabang]

do you have a preference on a case?

if not, which describes what you want better: simple, or style?

No it doesnt really matter just something with some good cable management and airflow 

[SAV1OUR]

Hows this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jrQN

[OnCue]

Hows this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jrQN

^^ this ^^

To the OP: If the extra $96 is an issue you could drop the SSD and find a cheaper case, but all around that's a really solid build that will play all basically all games maxed at 1080p.

[Rangabang]

Hows this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jrQN

I like it will this setup run BF4 and FF:ARR maxed out ? 

[hawaiims]

I like it will this setup run BF4 and FF:ARR maxed out ? 

Here's an alternative build I would recommend (sorry for the long wait, I was trying to make a build that looked nice haha)

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3js9S

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3js9S/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3js9S/benchmarks/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Amazon) (better performance than the 8320 in the other build, less power consumption)

CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-BK 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) (black CPU cooler with a blue LED. Not necessary because you won't overclock a 4440 much, but the black heatsink will look waaaay nicer than the ugly gray of most other coolers in this build)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($122.98 @ SuperBiiz) (great board that supports SLI. If you think you're never gonna SLI, then you can go for a cheaper gigabyte H87 board instead of this Z87 one)

Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) (cheap RAM that is also blue, looks amazing and super reliable. Probably the best RAM i've ever had)

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($119.99 @ Adorama) (cheap, fast, reliable)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) (cheap, fast, reliable)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) (cheap, quiet, cools well)

Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) (windowed case that has great cable management and doesn't cost too much)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) (best PSU for the price at the moment)

Total: $1022.89

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-31 00:31 EDT-0400)

 

If you want to cut costs a little to more in the 900$ price point, you could get a 120GB Crucial M500 instead and an H87 motherboard (provided you are not going to SLI later on), as well as the stock intel CPU fan (comes with your CPU, but is loud and ugly)

[Wiflare]

Hows this?

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jrQN

made a few edits, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jskW

[Wiflare]

 

Here's an alternative build I would recommend (sorry for the long wait, I was trying to make a build that looked nice haha)

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3js9S

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3js9S/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3js9S/benchmarks/

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Amazon) (better performance than the 8320 in the other build, less power consumption)

CPU Cooler: Enermax ETS-T40-BK 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) (black CPU cooler with a blue LED. Not necessary because you won't overclock a 4440 much, but the black heatsink will look waaaay nicer than the ugly gray of most other coolers in this build)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z87MX-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($122.98 @ SuperBiiz) (great board that supports SLI. If you think you're never gonna SLI, then you can go for a cheaper gigabyte H87 board instead of this Z87 one)

Memory: Kingston Blu 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) (cheap RAM that is also blue, looks amazing and super reliable. Probably the best RAM i've ever had)

Storage: Crucial M500 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($119.99 @ Adorama) (cheap, fast, reliable)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) (cheap, fast, reliable)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($309.99 @ NCIX US) (cheap, quiet, cools well)

Case: Corsair 350D MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ Newegg) (windowed case that has great cable management and doesn't cost too much)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ NCIX US) (best PSU for the price at the moment)

Total: $1022.89

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-31 00:31 EDT-0400)

 

If you want to cut costs a little to more in the 900$ price point, you could get a 120GB Crucial M500 instead and an H87 motherboard (provided you are not going to SLI later on), as well as the stock intel CPU fan (comes with your CPU, but is loud and ugly)

 

Why get a z-87 board with a non-oc-able cpu?

[Rangabang]

made a few edits, http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jskW

yeah i really am liking this one that you 2 got going on .... also i do not plan on OC or anything like that so i dunno if that changes anything?..

[SAV1OUR]

I like it will this setup run BF4 and FF:ARR maxed out ? 

yup if my 680 can a 770 can (770s a 680 with 1gb more vram)

[Rangabang]

yup if my 680 can a 770 can (770s a 680 with 1gb more vram)

Ok cool i appreciate you helping me with my build .... also just one quick question is it better to use hdmi or vga for gaming...and what would be a good cheap monitor for 1080p thats maybe like 27'' or something ? 

[Wiflare]

yeah i really am liking this one that you 2 got going on .... also i do not plan on OC or anything like that so i dunno if that changes anything?..

in fact, it does.

also I forgot some things:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jsGF

[BottleneckHunter]

Ok so im looking to build a new rig....Im looking to play games like BF4 and Final Fantasy ARR completely maxed out flawlessly so if u guys could help me that would be greatly appreciated also looking for a great air flow case and a watercooling cpu thing like the H60 so ill let you guys have fun with it TYSM!!

here is my personal recomendation for you sir, has 2 way sli upgradability for the future , also you can throw in 2 more sticks of beautiful RAM for 16gb in the future so tons of upgrades the PSU should be more than enough for those upgrades as well. ITS black and dark and beautiful in a sleek case and the SSD will be more than enough for an OS and the TB drive for everything else. everything matches as far as colors go and it is the best bang for the buck in my opinion here is a break down

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jsBw

 

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

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

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

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($227.99 @ NCIX US)

 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H60 54.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ NCIX US)

 

Motherboard: ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.99 @ Micro Center)

Memory: Kingston Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg)

 

Storage: Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($64.99 @ Micro Center)

 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.99 @ NCIX US)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 770 2GB Video Card  ($309.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg)

 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.98 @ OutletPC)

 

T

otal: $1002.90

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-31 00:57 EDT-0400)

 

ENJOY i hope you pick mine sir

[Wiflare]

Ok cool i appreciate you helping me with my build .... also just one quick question is it better to use hdmi or vga for gaming...and what would be a good cheap monitor for 1080p thats maybe like 27'' or something ? 

HDMI.

In that case, I added a monitor and left out a few things that weren't really needed. It's only 21.5", but size doesn't matter imo.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jsKz

[Rangabang]

in fact, it does.

also I forgot some things:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3jsGF

should i go with the 550w ? wouldnt the 750 be better or does it really matter ?

[BottleneckHunter]

Ok cool i appreciate you helping me with my build .... also just one quick question is it better to use hdmi or vga for gaming...and what would be a good cheap monitor for 1080p thats maybe like 27'' or something ? 

hdmi and i believe there is a crazy deal hang on

 

130 $$ for 1080p 23" and 1ms response time GET IT now!

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-vx238h

[SAV1OUR]

Ok cool i appreciate you helping me with my build .... also just one quick question is it better to use hdmi or vga for gaming...and what would be a good cheap monitor for 1080p thats maybe like 27'' or something ? 

im not the best with monitors but what about this? http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-ve248h