$1000 Gaming Build (May 2013)

[Henry]

Hello Techies,

 

Here is a $1000 gaming build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/codaassasin/saved/1wym

 

With an additional $300 from my $700 gaming build, you can get better airflow, faster boot times, ability to play ALL games currently on the market on max settings at 1080p, and a better processor.

 

- Henry

[Blade of Grass]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX  AM3+ Motherboard  ($94.44 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($66.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($125.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($302.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($76.49 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1021.86

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-12 22:45 EDT-0400)

 

I'd say that's a better build.

[Henry]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard:  Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX  AM3+ Motherboard  ($94.44 @ Amazon) 

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($66.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($125.99 @ NCIX US) 

Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card:  MSI Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card  ($302.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case:  BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Mid Tower Case  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply:  SeaSonic 620W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($76.49 @ Amazon) 

Total: $1021.86

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

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-12 22:45 EDT-0400)

 

I'd say that's a better build.

 

Actually, its not.

 

1. SSDs are not necessary

2. This is a gaming build, and the Radeon HD 7970 is better than the 7950. Unless you want to overclock the 7950 alot.

3. Mine is cheaper :P

Unless someone is looking for better boot times than an already fast 7200 rpm (and especially on win 8), than yours is better, but I prefer the better graphics card in mine :P

[liquidxerox]

SSDs are very practical in everyday uses not only gaming. I'll applaud you if you can go back to using a HDD as primary after using a SSD for an extensive time. 

 

7950 is a better deal price to performance ratio compared to the 7950

 

You should always overclock. It's literally free performance

[shazzam66]

Nice work, good system.

 

Help on my thread? http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/15451-updating-my-pc-mobo-gfx-cpu-cpu-cooler-help/#entry178286

[OneGun]

Buy the 7950 its better price for perfomance..And a good card will OC like a boss..

 

http://www.legionhardware.com/articles_pages/his_7970_iceq_xsup2_ghz_edition_7950_iceq_xsup2_boost_clock,3.html

[pierrelucsav]

Interesting, but I have to say disagree with the CPU choice. I think the 3570k or even the 2500k are better choices for a gaming rig in that price range. More average FPS is some games, and much better minimum FPS in pretty much every game out there.

 

4 very solid cores > 8 mediocre cores (for gaming purposes anyway)

[vkadurin]

Interesting, but I have to say disagree with the CPU choice. I think the 3570k or even the 2500k are better choices for a gaming rig in that price range. More average FPS is some games, and much better minimum FPS in pretty much every game out there.

 

4 very solid cores > 8 mediocre cores (for gaming purposes anyway)

3570k and FX-8350 are almost identical in performance in most cases. 

[samuel]

An 8 core cpu really needs a more solid motherboard... Especially when you plan to overclock. Gigabyte 990XA-UD3 has a kinda perfect 8+2 power delivery and a rock solid VRM. For crossfire/SLI 990FXA-UD3 is just as good.

[Guest]

Hello Techies,

 

Here is a $1000 gaming build: http://pcpartpicker.com/user/codaassasin/saved/1wym

 

With an additional $300 from my $700 gaming build, you can get better airflow, faster boot times, ability to play ALL games currently on the market on max settings at 1080p, and a better processor.

 

- Henry

Moved to NB&P

[Blade of Grass]

Actually, its not.

 

1. SSDs are not necessary

2. This is a gaming build, and the Radeon HD 7970 is better than the 7950. Unless you want to overclock the 7950 alot.

3. Mine is cheaper :P

Unless someone is looking for better boot times than an already fast 7200 rpm (and especially on win 8), than yours is better, but I prefer the better graphics card in mine :P

I disagree with you. SSDs are certainly necessary, in any use senario.

This might be a gaming build, but the performance difference between the 7950 and the 7970 won't be noticeable.

And finally, my build is only ~2% more expensive.

[Lukiose]

SSDs are very practical in everyday uses not only gaming. I'll applaud you if you can go back to using a HDD as primary after using a SSD for an extensive time. 

 

7950 is a better deal price to performance ratio compared to the 7950

 

You should always overclock. It's literally free performance

7950 has better price to performance ratio compared to the 7970! Lol. Because if it was better than itself you would get one everytime :P

[Wats]

This is a good idea...

 

Why don't we just have stickys with what you should buy with "this" amount of money? Depending on where you live of course.

 

We could even give different set up options on differnet platforms for the same price.

 

It'd save a lot of time, wouldn't it? We wouldn't have to keep copying and pasting one of the pcpartpicker carts we made and saved to save time when new builders ask what they should be looking for in a gaming/work build...Right?

[Yeelen]

Actually, its not.

 

1. SSDs are not necessary

2. This is a gaming build, and the Radeon HD 7970 is better than the 7950. Unless you want to overclock the 7950 alot.

3. Mine is cheaper :P

Unless someone is looking for better boot times than an already fast 7200 rpm (and especially on win 8), than yours is better, but I prefer the better graphics card in mine :P

 

I have to agree with blade of grass, the SSD will make boot times, start-up times and load times for games much quicker, and Linus has said multiple times that the 7950 is very good value. At that price range, $20 won't make much of a difference. Your build is good for adding an SSD and maybe some other stuff for a beast gaming rig, though!

[pierrelucsav]

3570k and FX-8350 are almost identical in performance in most cases.

You are only considering average FPS. I've owned both and let me tell you the gaming experience with 3570k is better because the framerate is far more consistent.

[Blade of Grass]

This is a good idea...

 

Why don't we just have stickys with what you should buy with "this" amount of money? Depending on where you live of course.

 

We could even give different set up options on differnet platforms for the same price.

 

It'd save a lot of time, wouldn't it? We wouldn't have to keep copying and pasting one of the pcpartpicker carts we made and saved to save time when new builders ask what they should be looking for in a gaming/work build...Right?

Because their is no *one size fits all* computer build. Also from different countries, and at different times, things cost different amounts (and sadly, they difference isn't always linear).

If we wanted to do this, we would have to have about six - nine build in my mind, someone would have to volunteer their time to write it all out, and then update it frequently (I would be happy to do it if people want this).

[Glenwing]

Because their is no *one size fits all* computer build. Also from different countries, and at different times, things cost different amounts (and sadly, they difference isn't always linear).

If we wanted to do this, we would have to have about six - nine build in my mind, someone would have to volunteer their time to write it all out, and then update it frequently (I would be happy to do it if people want this).

 

Rather than doing a bunch of complete builds I could probably write a "shopping guide" of sorts, and go through all the major components, giving a good option for low end, mid-range, and high end on each component, and perhaps what to focus on for different uses, etc.  And people can pick and choose from the list depending on what they like and what suits their needs from each category.

[Blade of Grass]

Rather than doing a bunch of complete builds I could probably write a "shopping guide" of sorts, and go through all the major components, giving a good option for low end, mid-range, and high end on each component, and perhaps what to focus on for different uses, etc. And people can pick and choose from the list depending on what they like and what suits their needs from each category.

I like the sound of that, and if you want, I'd love to help with it.

[Henry]

Rather than doing a bunch of complete builds I could probably write a "shopping guide" of sorts, and go through all the major components, giving a good option for low end, mid-range, and high end on each component, and perhaps what to focus on for different uses, etc.  And people can pick and choose from the list depending on what they like and what suits their needs from each category.

I can help out with that if you want :) 

PM me if you do.

[Henry]

Moved to NB&P

Woops, sorry. Didnt see that board.

[losinator501]

Honestly, I'd drop that Shinobi to an NZXT Source and update that mobo to a 990FX-UD3 or MA99X. You're not going to be overclocking a 6300 at all with a 970, let alone an 8350 with higher power demands.

[Blade of Grass]

Honestly, I'd drop that Shinobi to an NZXT Source and update that mobo to a 990FX-UD3 or MA99X. You're not going to be overclocking a 6300 at all with a 970, let alone an 8350 with higher power demands.

While I agree, you then go over budget.

[Henry]

While I agree, you then go over budget.

I would have upgraded the mobo, but I had to do my best to keep it within budget.

Great build if you dont want to overclock

[Emkryan]

Actually, its not.

 

1. SSDs are not necessary

2. This is a gaming build, and the Radeon HD 7970 is better than the 7950. Unless you want to overclock the 7950 alot.
3. Mine is cheaper :P

Unless someone is looking for better boot times than an already fast 7200 rpm (and especially on win 8), than yours is better, but I prefer the better graphics card in mine :P

 

 

 

Actually, its not.

 

1. SSDs are not necessary

2. This is a gaming build, and the Radeon HD 7970 is better than the 7950. Unless you want to overclock the 7950 alot.
3. Mine is cheaper :P

Unless someone is looking for better boot times than an already fast 7200 rpm (and especially on win 8), than yours is better, but I prefer the better graphics card in mine :P

I agree with grass, your's may be a bit cheaper but you are getting way more with the other rig