Gaming computer

[kurokon]

don't know if this is the right place to post but here we go.

I want to build a computer below $1000 Can

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/XKbwD3

What should i change out to get a more balanced computer that also is below $1000?

 

[vern021]

Post this in the new builds and plannings thread. I'm going to give you a draft of what I can help in a few minutes

[Interfectorem]

don't know if this is the right place to post but here we go.

I want to build a computer below $1000 Can

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/XKbwD3

What should i change out to get a more balanced computer that also is below $1000?

You could get a cheaper motherboard that isn't Z97, since the 4460 isn't overclockable.

[GhostWindGamer]

....did you post this randomly with out lurking first?

[OriginalPromise]

don't know if this is the right place to post but here we go.

I want to build a computer below $1000 Can

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/XKbwD3

What should i change out to get a more balanced computer that also is below $1000?

You can get a Windows Key for around ~30$ I think. 

You might also want to consider switching the i5 with an AMD cpu and put in a 280 or a 290.

[SAV1OUR]

please read before posting and post in the right sub forum next time

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

use the quote button if you want my help 

[TheKDub]

Swap the psu out for something such as the CX600m, get a H97 motherboard as you will not easily be able to overclock the i5 4460.

[Deletive]

Try this:
 
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($197.95 @ NCIX) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.79 @ DirectCanada) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.95 @ DirectCanada) 
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($219.99 @ NCIX) 
Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.06 @ TigerDirect Canada) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada) 
Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($27.40 @ DirectCanada) 
Total: $1002.06
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 21:05 EDT-0400

[vern021]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.89 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($219.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($56.93 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.06 @ TigerDirect Canada) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($27.40 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $961.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 21:08 EDT-0400

 

@OriginalPromise said you can get an OS with less than $40 so you're good

 

I also sticked to a black/red theme that you might like

 

Another build that is similar to the budget of your build can be seen below. Do note that this is over $1000 but it can give you massive boost in gaming

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.89 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($409.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($56.93 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.06 @ TigerDirect Canada) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($27.40 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $1151.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 21:12 EDT-0400

[SeanBond]

If you have a micro center near by you can get a 4690k for the same price which will destroy that cpu because of the super low clock speed and turbo speed its on sale at microcenter apparently. I would also note that the fx 8350 is a much much better value at the same cpu price point. It's an 8 core cpu that overclocks and is $180. Pretty soon games are going to be core hungry over clock speed hungry because of the 8 core amd consoles. If you can't get a overclockable i5 definitely get an 8350 or and 8320. 

[kurokon]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($209.97 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($28.66 @ Amazon) 

Motherboard: Asus Z97-A ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($144.98 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($94.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($56.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 770 2GB Superclocked ACX Video Card  ($309.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $975.55

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 21:03 EDT-0400

 

 

 

Try this:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($197.95 @ NCIX) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($124.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.99 @ Memory Express) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($54.95 @ DirectCanada) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($219.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair 300R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ NCIX) 

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($42.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.06 @ TigerDirect Canada) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($104.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($27.40 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $1002.06

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 21:05 EDT-0400

 

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.89 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($219.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($56.93 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.06 @ TigerDirect Canada) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($27.40 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $961.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 21:08 EDT-0400

 

@OriginalPromise said you can get an OS with less than $40 so you're good

 

I also sticked to a black/red theme that you might like

 

Another build that is similar to the budget of your build can be seen below. Do note that this is over $1000 but it can give you massive boost in gaming

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.89 @ DirectCanada) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($114.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($84.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage: Western Digital BLACK SERIES 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Canada Computers) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($409.99 @ NCIX) 

Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($56.93 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.98 @ Newegg Canada) 

Optical Drive: LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer  ($49.06 @ TigerDirect Canada) 

Wireless Network Adapter: Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter  ($27.40 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $1151.80

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 21:12 EDT-0400

 

@PC Luv @Deletive @vern021 thanks for all your quick replys. i have to say i do like PC Luv, deletive and Vern021 sugestions but in term of performance for price i like PC Luv and Vern021 the most! thanks again for your help!

[littlepigboy5]

get rid of the cpu cooler because ur not going to be overclocking, get a cheaper case around 50 bucks, the motherboard is way to much especially if u don't plan on overclocking, get an msi or gigabyte or asrock, they are really good mobos.  if u get a mobo with onboard wifi u can cut out the wifi adapter.  if ur just gonna be gaming i recommend an amd athlon x4 750k.  here is the build i recomend, its optimized for gaming and will be suitable for just about everything else.  the ssd will also help game load times and boot times.  

[PCPartPicker part list](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/tQvbyc) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/tQvbyc/by_merchant/)

 

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD Athlon X4 750K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad750kwohjbox) | $87.98 @ Newegg Canada 

**Motherboard** | [MSI A78M-E45 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-a78me45) | $72.51 @ DirectCanada 

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-memory-cmz8gx3m2a1600c8) | $84.99 @ Memory Express 

**Storage** | [sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/sandisk-internal-hard-drive-sdssdp128gg25) | $59.99 @ Canada Computers 

**Storage** | [seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dm003) | $57.99 @ Canada Computers 

**Video Card** | [Gigabyte Radeon R9 280X 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-video-card-gvr928xoc3gdrev2) | $289.99 @ NCIX 

**Case** | [silverstone PS08B (Black) MicroATX Mid Tower Case](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-case-ps08b) | $39.99 @ Memory Express 

**Power Supply** | [EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-110b10750vr) | $69.99 @ Memory Express 

**Optical Drive** | [LG UH12NS30 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/lg-optical-drive-uh12ns30) | $49.06 @ TigerDirect Canada 

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $104.98 @ Newegg Canada 

**Wireless Network Adapter** | [Asus PCE-N15 802.11b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter](http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-wireless-network-card-pcen15) | $27.40 @ DirectCanada 

 | | **Total**

 | Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $944.87

 | Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-09-11 21:40 EDT-0400 |

this is my recommended build because it is better than what you had and less expensive.  i went with the 750k instead of the intel because you don't the extra performance you are paying for with the intel cpu because u won't notice it.  this will give you very good performance in modern games, and when its time for an upgrade its very expandble.  when new gpus come out you can either buy one of those or buy another r9 280x and run it in crossfire.  crossfire scales very well, i always prefer one card as opposed to two, but with crossfire its a very good option.  i got rid of the cpu cooler because it is unnecisary but if u feel like doing some overclocking you can buy one and sitll be under 1000$.  the ssd will give you faster loading times and a better overall experience with a good amount of storage.  any questions or reccomendations let me know

[vern021]

@PC Luv @Deletive @vern021 thanks for all your quick replys. i have to say i do like PC Luv, deletive and Vern021 sugestions but in term of performance for price i like PC Luv and Vern021 the most! thanks again for your help!

Your welcome and also welcome to the forums! Try to browse the forum threads next time because there are threads that is specifically for questions like this.

[kurokon]

You can get a Windows Key for around ~30$ I think. 

You might also want to consider switching the i5 with an AMD cpu and put in a 280 or a 290.

where you get this $30 windows 8.1 key?