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Hello all,

As I am looking to build a new gamming pc, which i expected to blow away every games out there within $1000 or a bit more buget. As I'm expecting to get $1000 for following christmas or early 2015. As this is my first time rig, I am clueless on picking the specs that is perfectly for a gamming rig. Beginning with my gamming rig, I've already got my sets or monitor and computer case. I just need suggestion on a rig that's even at 1000 or a bit more over 1000. Please post your suggestion here. Thank! :)

 

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1. Budget & Location
You may have listed a heap of parts that all add up to your preferred budget but it is easier if you just list the total amount you'd like to spend and the currency as well as if you'd consider going above that budget for more performance. We need the location as well because $US are different to $AUD and $CAD ect.

 

Firstly, I'm located in MN. Looking around to spend $1000 a bit more on a gamming rig. Just looking for a high top end pc for 1000.

 

2. Aim
What is the system going to be used for? Web browsing, 3D work? Different systems need different levels of performance - a computer based for web browsing and office use won't handle heavy graphic design and video editing and a proper video editing system isn't good for gaming. If your aim is for gaming, please list what sort of gaming. In the same way that different usage types need different systems, you'll need a lot more power to run Far Cry 3 or Crysis 2 than you would Minecraft.

 

Obviously, this is my first attempt for t gamming rig and daily use/activities. As I am a pc gamer (L4D2 FTW!) Wouldn't mind more power on this bad boy and color doesn't really matter, as long as it's a top end for my budget.

3. Monitors
How many monitors do you plan on running? Do you plan on moving to more monitors in the future? What resolution are they at too?

 

At least 2 monitors operating, not quite sure yet. Definitely not a worried about the monitors yet, as they can come last, well at least for me. :)

4. Peripherals
Do you also need to purchase peripherals such as keyboards and mice as well as monitors ect. Also please tell us if you'll need an OS such as Windows.

 

Mice, keyboard and OS? Not a worry at all. Those can come last. First, comes the components of the pc!

5. Why are you upgrading?
We ask this because you may see upgrading as the only path to solve an issue but things such as driver updates, reconfiguration or cleaning can boost performance without spending a cent.

 

Definietly looking to overclock (for best performance), still seeking other info by request as this is my first time rig I'm building after I have everything set basic on one's opinion.

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Hello all,

As I am looking to build a new gamming pc, which i expected to blow away every games out there within $1000 or a bit more buget. As I'm expecting to get $1000 for following christmas or early 2015. As this is my first time rig, I am clueless on picking the specs that is perfectly for a gamming rig. Beginning with my gamming rig, I've already got my sets or monitor and computer case. I just need suggestion on a rig that's even at 1000 or a bit more over 1000. Please post your suggestion here. Thank! :)

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"Rawr XD"

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If in the US or Canada

 

"Game Now" ~$900-1000 System (Optimal bang for the buck right now)

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 - NCIX, Amazon

Cooling: Cooler Master Hyper 212+ or Evo - NCIX, Amazon
SSD: Intel 520 240GB - NCIX, Amazon
Hard Drive: WD Green 3TB - NCIX, Amazon
Motherboard: ASUS M5A97 R2.0 - NCIX, Amazon
Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite - Amazon
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 - NCIX, Amazon
RAM: HyperX Fury Black 16GB - NCIX, Amazon
Power Supply: Corsair CX430W - NCIX, Amazon
 
That's what Linus recommends for $900-$1000 :)

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"Game Now" ~$900-1000 System (Optimal bang for the buck right now)

 

That's what Linus recommends for $900-$1000 :)

 

This will be better for gaming though. @Cai

 

 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Team Zeus Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP610 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($349.89 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $993.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-16 00:48 EST-0500

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USA. MN

Are you familiar and comfortable with overclocking?
 
 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Team Zeus Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP610 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($349.89 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $993.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-16 00:52 EST-0500

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
CPU Cooler: NZXT Kraken X61 106.1 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($129.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($348.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $1018.91
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-16 00:54 EST-0500

Current Build + Setup

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | GIGABYTE B550 Aorus Pro v2 | CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 16gb 3600Mhz | GIGABYTE RTX 3070 AORUS MASTER OC 8 GB | NZXT H510 Elite | 2TB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM | ADATA XPG GAMMIX S7 512GB M.2-2280 NVME | Corsair RM850 80+ Gold Modular PSU | NZXT Kraken X63 | Harman Kardon Soundstick 4 | Koorui 27E1Q

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Are you familiar and comfortable with overclocking?
 
 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($89.78 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Team Zeus Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP610 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($349.89 @ Amazon) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Amazon) 
Total: $993.60
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-16 00:52 EST-0500

 

I'm in the process of overclocking! But willing to learn any information you throw at me.

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Air cooling one 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($199.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97 U3 Plus ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($69.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP610 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($348.99 @ NCIX US) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 
Total: $978.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-16 00:59 EST-0500

Current Build + Setup

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | GIGABYTE B550 Aorus Pro v2 | CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 16gb 3600Mhz | GIGABYTE RTX 3070 AORUS MASTER OC 8 GB | NZXT H510 Elite | 2TB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM | ADATA XPG GAMMIX S7 512GB M.2-2280 NVME | Corsair RM850 80+ Gold Modular PSU | NZXT Kraken X63 | Harman Kardon Soundstick 4 | Koorui 27E1Q

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i decided to throw the Strix 970 to match the colour 

Current Build + Setup

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | GIGABYTE B550 Aorus Pro v2 | CORSAIR Dominator Platinum 16gb 3600Mhz | GIGABYTE RTX 3070 AORUS MASTER OC 8 GB | NZXT H510 Elite | 2TB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM | ADATA XPG GAMMIX S7 512GB M.2-2280 NVME | Corsair RM850 80+ Gold Modular PSU | NZXT Kraken X63 | Harman Kardon Soundstick 4 | Koorui 27E1Q

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Hello all,

As I am looking to build a new gamming pc, which i expected to blow away every games out there within $1000 or a bit more buget. As I'm expecting to get $1000 for following christmas or early 2015. As this is my first time rig, I am clueless on picking the specs that is perfectly for a gamming rig. Beginning with my gamming rig, I've already got my sets or monitor and computer case. I just need suggestion on a rig that's even at 1000 or a bit more over 1000. Please post your suggestion here. Thank! :)

Can you read this please —> http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/ <— and adjust your OP accordingly? It just helps us out a lot more. ;):)

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