Need help building first gaming PC

[yukiuro]

Hello everyone! I am building my first computer for gaming but am really lost and I need some assistance. My budget is a strict $800 (US) for the computer and peripherals ie. monitor (1 monitor @ 1920x1080), mouse, and keyboard. This will be used purely for gaming/entertainment purposes. I honestly have no preferences on parts as long as they are reputable and work as supposed to. I mostly play single player games like Bioshock, Thief, Fallout, Dishonored, Far Cry 3, Skyrim etc. and since my current build cannot play games very well I thought it was time for an upgrade. My goal is to be able to play my games with good visuals and decent FPS. At this budget I don't plan on OC so don't worry about that. Any help/ideas/tips on builds will be very helpful. Oh also I do not need an OS or optical drive because I can use those from my current build. Thanks for the help in advance. - Yuki

[Cubit481]

Hello everyone! I am building my first computer for gaming but am really lost and I need some assistance. My budget is a strict $800 (US) for the computer and peripherals ie. monitor (1 monitor @ 1920x1080), mouse, and keyboard. This will be used purely for gaming/entertainment purposes. I honestly have no preferences on parts as long as they are reputable and work as supposed to. I mostly play single player games like Bioshock, Thief, Fallout, Dishonored, Far Cry 3, Skyrim etc. and since my current build cannot play games very well I thought it was time for an upgrade. My goal is to be able to play my games with good visuals and decent FPS. At this budget I don't plan on OC so don't worry about that. Any help/ideas/tips on builds will be very helpful. Oh also I do not need an OS or optical drive because I can use those from my current build. Thanks for the help in advance. - Yuki

in 800$ we cannot suggest a good gaming rig with monitor and peripherals included for 1080p gaming... ..can u go higher...??

[SAV1OUR]

yea $800 is going to be a stretch for everything you want is it possible for you to stretch the budget a bit more? 

[eQuilibrium]

$800 including peripherals is impossible.

ESPECIALLY here in Aus, lucky americans.. tsk tsk

[SAV1OUR]

$800 including peripherals is impossible.

ESPECIALLY here in Aus, lucky americans.. tsk tsk

he could go with a apu but meh

[eQuilibrium]

Hello everyone! I am building my first computer for gaming but am really lost and I need some assistance. My budget is a strict $800 (US) for the computer and peripherals ie. monitor (1 monitor @ 1920x1080), mouse, and keyboard. This will be used purely for gaming/entertainment purposes. I honestly have no preferences on parts as long as they are reputable and work as supposed to. I mostly play single player games like Bioshock, Thief, Fallout, Dishonored, Far Cry 3, Skyrim etc. and since my current build cannot play games very well I thought it was time for an upgrade. My goal is to be able to play my games with good visuals and decent FPS. At this budget I don't plan on OC so don't worry about that. Any help/ideas/tips on builds will be very helpful. Oh also I do not need an OS or optical drive because I can use those from my current build. Thanks for the help in advance. - Yuki

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3G0kM

This is really rough, but i'm assuming you don't need a case.

And if you're using your existing storage that's a saving of $50.

But basics here's a price.

[yukiuro]

in 800$ we cannot suggest a good gaming rig with monitor and peripherals included for 1080p gaming... ..can u go higher...??

 

I can go up to $1000 if I sell my Xbox which I could do. However I am currently trying to get a job and if I can then I will wait and save up. However I thought you guys had more imagination.

 

Here is the build I came up with for $800 :\ http://pcpartpicker.com/user/yukiuro/saved/4zJM

[yukiuro]

yea $800 is going to be a stretch for everything you want is it possible for you to stretch the budget a bit more? 

 

What do you think is a recommended budget for a decent gaming rig? I can stretch it to $1000 if I sold my Xbox, which I am thinking about doing. 

[Cubit481]

I can go up to $1000 if I sell my Xbox which I could do. However I am currently trying to get a job and if I can then I will wait and save up. However I thought you guys had more imagination.

 

Here is the build I came up with for $800 :\ http://pcpartpicker.com/user/yukiuro/saved/4zJM

so u r a console gamer..so i think u will be pretty much satisfied with the performance that rig is gonna give u for 1080p... ...i wouldnt change a thing...good luck...

[jtrier1]

Hello everyone! I am building my first computer for gaming but am really lost and I need some assistance. My budget is a strict $800 (US) for the computer and peripherals ie. monitor (1 monitor @ 1920x1080), mouse, and keyboard. This will be used purely for gaming/entertainment purposes. I honestly have no preferences on parts as long as they are reputable and work as supposed to. I mostly play single player games like Bioshock, Thief, Fallout, Dishonored, Far Cry 3, Skyrim etc. and since my current build cannot play games very well I thought it was time for an upgrade. My goal is to be able to play my games with good visuals and decent FPS. At this budget I don't plan on OC so don't worry about that. Any help/ideas/tips on builds will be very helpful. Oh also I do not need an OS or optical drive because I can use those from my current build. Thanks for the help in advance. - Yuki

 

 

Hi Yuki,

 

This is what I came up with for you. If you plan to sell your Xbox like you suggested in your other post, you would have enough money for this rig. If you plan to purchase this system, be careful with overclocking it. The PSU is only 600W and the system is pushing 559W.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3G2NF

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3G2NF/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3G2NF/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($18.16 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.49 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ TigerDirect)

Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ TigerDirect)

Power Supply: Topower 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Acer V226HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($108.39 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($14.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $945.37

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 03:01 EDT-0400)

[WyvernAbstracts]

Hi Yuki,

 

This is what I came up with for you. If you plan to sell your Xbox like you suggested in your other post, you would have enough money for this rig. If you plan to purchase this system, be careful with overclocking it. The PSU is only 600W and the system is pushing 559W.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3G2NF

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3G2NF/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3G2NF/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($18.16 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: ASRock FM2A75M Pro4+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($59.49 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.44 @ Amazon)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ TigerDirect)

Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ TigerDirect)

Power Supply: Topower 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Acer V226HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($108.39 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Logitech MK120 Wired Slim Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($14.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $945.37

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 03:01 EDT-0400)

why the hell would u get a 7850k?

[jtrier1]

why the hell would u get a 7850k?

AMD APUs are great for gaming on a budget. The 7850k is the latest, most capable APU on the market.

[yukiuro]

AMD APUs are great for gaming on a budget. The 7850k is the latest, most capable APU on the market.

 

I understand that APU's are good for the budget but you cannot Crossifre with the R9 270x so the onboard graphics added by the APU would be overridden. 

[jtrier1]

I understand that APU's are good for the budget but you cannot Crossifre with the R9 270x so the onboard graphics added by the APU would be overridden. 

 

Okay, After reading your response I changed up the CPU & motherboard, which added $20 to the original list cost. Take a look.

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Gwr6

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Gwr6/by_merchant/

Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Gwr6/benchmarks/

CPU: AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor  ($109.99 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 54.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($18.15 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($93.50 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate  1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Hybrid Internal Hard Drive  ($84.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 270X 2GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($199.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair Carbide Series 300R Windowed ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($16.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Acer V226HQLAbd 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($107.50 @ NCIX US)

Keyboard: Cooler Master CM Storm Devastator Gaming Bundle Wired Gaming Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($29.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $961.04

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-08 21:58 EDT-0400)

[Stevemario]

if I were you I would wait for gsync monitors.  I'd keep using the one you have and get this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 750K $79.50 + $7.15 (Tax) = $86.65 Amazon (Overridden) /* Overridden because of shipping cost */

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 $22.99 + $2.06 (Tax) = $25.05 Amazon (Overridden) /* Overridden because of shipping cost */

Motherboard: MSI A78M-E45 $49.99 + $5.99 (Shipping) + $4.49 (Tax) = $60.47 Micro Center /* Shipping not shown on PCPL */

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB $72.99 - $7.29 (Promo) + $5.91 (Tax) = $71.61 Newegg

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB $56.19 + $5.05 (Tax) = $61.24 Amazon

Video Card: EVGA GTX 750 Ti $144.99 + $13.04 (Tax) = $158.03 NCIX US /* This one has DisplayPort */

Case: Apex PC-389-C $29.99 + $2.69 (Tax) = $32.68 Amazon

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ $39.50 + $3.55 (Tax) = $43.05 Amazon

Monitor: Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0" $264.99 + $23.84 (Tax) = $288.83 Amazon /* DO NOT BUY, WAIT FOR GSYNC */

Keyboard: Rosewill RK-101 $6.99 + $0.62 (Tax) = $7.61 Amazon

Mouse: Mionix AVIOR 7000 $79.99 + $7.19 (Tax) = $87.18 Amazon

Total: $848.11 - $7.29 (Promo) + $5.99 (Shipping) + $75.59 (Tax) = $922.40

edit: forgot to mention I'm from Cali with 9% tax, Tigerdirect being an exception since they don't have a Cali office.