Need a Powerful Gaming PC < $1000 USD

[1nickneedsacomputer]

Budget and Location:

 

    The budget is $1,000 USD.

 

Aim:

 

   The system will be used for gaming, video editing, and rendering.

 

Monitors:

 

   I plan on using one monitor. I don't have a modern monitor, so I'll need a new monitor included in the parts list.

 

Peripherals:

 

   A new gaming keyboard that is comfortable to use and an optical drive to burn discs.

 

Upgrading:

 

   I've needed a more powerful computer for a long time to do gaming.

 

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Please reply with a link to the PC parts list for the entire computer. I'm new to building computers. Any tips or help in building the computer would be appreciated. I want the best gaming computer possible under $1,000 USD. I'd also like a full run down on each part and why it will work best. Thank you.

[TheKDub]

Two things you definitely should go for: I5 4690K or I7 4790K (depending on how much is left over in budget), and GTX 970.

[1nickneedsacomputer]

Two things you definitely should go for: I5 4690K or I7 4790K (depending on how much is left over in budget), and GTX 970.

I think the I7 would be a bit too much. Thanks though!

[TheKDub]

I think the I7 would be a bit too much. Thanks though!

 

If you can squeeze it in then get it, as it will greatly help with rendering times.

[Abaris]

• I think you can buy the non unlocked CPU version of that CPU, saves you a couple bucks
• I would add a cheap but good SSD like a kingston 240Gb. And a 2Tb Toshiba/WD sata drive.
• RAM 8Gb Corsair or Hyper X modules no less than 1600MHz
• For a Motherboard it is more a personal choice. If you think you'll add more graphics cards, or use a lot of PCI components then you need a fancy bigger one, if not you could go with a small ATX likethe Gryphon Z97 from Asus.
• Keyboard, hmmm. There are plenty, I like the new Corsair Gaming ones but are kinda expensive, you could go for a Logitech but those are membrane keyboards (if you have any issue with that).
• And for a monitor, well I know nothing about monitors, only thing I recomend is an ISP pannel because the color depth of those monitors are amazing, and I think you need that for your renders.

Sorry I can't give you prices because I don't live in the US but I think that's affordable with 1000USD (I'm not pretty sure about the ISP pannel)

[Silver Knight]

I think the I7 would be a bit too much. Thanks though!

 Try this :

 

You have a decent card, and great CPU/GPU for gaming I only suggest on buying an aftermarket cooler later and OC'ing this bad boy

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.93 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($194.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.48 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $991.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-09 19:13 EST-0500

 

EDIT: Oh shit... I forgot to add the keyboard.... Well, you can choose that yourself... I think that powerful components are your main concern at the moment

[1nickneedsacomputer]

 Try this :

 

You have a decent card, and great CPU/GPU for gaming I only suggest on buying an aftermarket cooler later and OC'ing this bad boy

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($82.99 @ Micro Center)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.93 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($194.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.48 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $991.13

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-09 19:13 EST-0500

 

EDIT: Oh shit... I forgot to add the keyboard.... Well, you can choose that yourself... I think that powerful components are your main concern at the moment

Thanks. This parts list will work, but won't I need more RAM?

[mostechtips]

Thanks. This parts list will work, but won't I need more RAM?

no 8gb for gaming is good more would be nicer though 

[Silver Knight]

Thanks. This parts list will work, but won't I need more RAM?

Fixed it

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($73.68 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.93 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($194.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.48 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $981.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-09 19:43 EST-0500

 

Just add another stick, or three, when you have the money, that's why i went with 1 stick 8Gb  

 

Also, if you can, go with this, it goes a wee bit over your budget

 

I never used them, but i read ONE good review...

[1nickneedsacomputer]

Fixed it

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($309.99 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston Fury Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($73.68 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Crucial MX100 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.93 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.99 @ Amazon)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($194.99 @ NCIX US)

Case: BitFenix Comrade ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.48 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: LG 22M35D 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $981.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-09 19:43 EST-0500

 

Just add another stick, or three, when you have the money, that's why i went with 1 stick 8Gb  

 

Also, if you can, go with this, it goes a wee bit over your budget

 

I never used them, but i read ONE good review...

Thank you! This makes sense. I'm just wondering just how beneficial would having 16GB of RAM be? Also, what is onboard ethernet?

[Silver Knight]

Thank you! This makes sense. I'm just wondering just how beneficial would having 16GB of RAM be? Could I have an example maybe?

I'd love to explain it to you, but my brain is starting to shut down... It's 2Am here, and i'm tired like a log...

 

Try our good friend, Google  https://www.google.rs/search?q=is+more+ram+beneficial+for+rendering&oq=is+more+ram+beneficial+for+rendering&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i64.5947j0j7&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=why+is+more+ram+better+for+rendering

 

To shorten it, if you're rendering a scene with lots and lots of detail, more ram is better, if you don't have enough of it, then your computer will start using parts of your HDD/SSD for memory.... That's the gist of it...

 

Goodnight