$800 Gaming Computer

[Telchines]

Hello, so I want to build a $800 dollar computer but I really don't know what to do for this price range since for my computer I just ordered what ever I wanted didn't really have a set price. I already have a case, I would like to get a 970 or some graphics that may last a while. Could anyone help me with a build? I can go a little over $800 btw

[SirWendall]

I'd go with a 970. What res are you gonna be playing? AMD or Intel?

[nhatduy1611]

This is as good as it get for $800

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.98 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($55.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $797.47

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-02 20:41 EDT-0400

[i_build_nanosuits]

I would build with this in the case that you have, CPU cooler obviously optional it's for quieter operation:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($176.98 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($27.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97M Anniversary Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($64.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: A-Data XPG V2 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($47.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: OCZ ARC 100 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB ACX 2.0 Video Card ($319.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($56.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $816.30

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-02 20:42 EDT-0400

[Weak1ings]

 

This is as good as it get for $800

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.98 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($55.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($52.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Thermaltake SMART 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $797.47

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-02 20:41 EDT-0400

 

One may want to know that you could get a i5 4690K or even a Xeon E3 1231 V3 if the SSD is dropped.  Those would be a better choice personally including a Full ATX motherboard for a few extra slots seeing as we are using more of them nowadays(or will soon)

 

Also, AMD is brining their new GPUs around the 16th.  If you can bear to wait that long, it'd be wise to.

[Delusional Phil]

This is a black/Blue theme ... 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($176.98 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($56.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.75 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 970 4GB Superclocked ACX 2.0 Video Card  ($334.99 @ Micro Center) 

Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $811.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-06-02 20:51 EDT-0400

[FairladyZ]

If you waste a wack ton on your GPU, then go AMD, because midrange Intel processors are pretty hefty in price. Get a cheap mobo, from a reliable brand (Gigabyte, Asus, MSi, Biostar, etc.) and cheapest 8GB memory kit you can find from a reliable brand (Kingston, A-Data, Corsair), and a DECENT power supply. (XFX, Corsair, Seasonic) and you're set. But if you spend not so much on your GPU, go Core i3 or Core i5, since they are great for playing games, even the models that aren't using HyperThreading.

[Telchines]

If you waste a wack ton on your GPU, then go AMD, because midrange Intel processors are pretty hefty in price. Get a cheap mobo, from a reliable brand (Gigabyte, Asus, MSi, Biostar, etc.) and cheapest 8GB memory kit you can find from a reliable brand (Kingston, A-Data, Corsair), and a DECENT power supply. (XFX, Corsair, Seasonic) and you're set. But if you spend not so much on your GPU, go Core i3 or Core i5, since they are great for playing games, even the models that aren't using HyperThreading.

so should I get like a 4670 then 960 or just spend more and get a 970

[i_build_nanosuits]

so should I get like a 4670 then 960 or just spend more and get a 970

you had 3 very nice submissions for your budget.. why you quote and answer to the clueless spouting sh!t out of his ass instead of those who knows and worked on this for you?

[Telchines]

you had 3 very nice submissions for your budget.. why you quote and answer to the clueless spouting sh!t out of his ass instead of those who knows and worked on this for you?

I know all the submissions were very nice I was wondering what he would say 

[i_build_nanosuits]

I know all the submissions were very nice I was wondering what he would say 

the GTX 960 is a MUCH weaker GPU than the GTX 970, if that's what you wanted to know the GTX 970 has better performance/price ratio and will last you a lot longer...if you're building a Gaming machine you do want a 970 or R9 290(x) in there...and as you've seen you can also have a great strong intel quad-core chip to go along with it within your budget.

[FairladyZ]

so should I get like a 4670 then 960 or just spend more and get a 970

Spend more for a 970 if you want to maybe do 1440p gaming in the future. But a 960 is okay if you're not planning to switch anytime soon. And 4670 is also a good CPU.

[i_build_nanosuits]

Spend more for a 970 if you want to maybe do 1440p gaming in the future. But a 960 is okay if you're not planning to switch anytime soon. And 4670 is also a good CPU.

...unless you enjoy steady 60FPS in modern AAA titles at high/ultra settings...a GTX 960 can't provide that experience consistently in latest titles...not even close. A GTX 970 for 1080p gaming is PERFECT it will allow to run near max settings at 60FPS+ in just about every game out there and will be able to do so at least another year.

OP if you are to save money, if the 970 is too expensive in the end, please look over the fence at AMD GPU's instead of a 960 then...the R9 290 and R9 280X BOTH outperform the GTX 960 significantly and in many cases won't cost much more if anything...an R9 290 with a good aftermarket cooler is a good alternative to the GTX970 if nvidia is above your budget.

Also, you can pick the builds submitted and just let go the SSD to save money.

[FairladyZ]

you had 3 very nice submissions for your budget.. why you quote and answer to the clueless spouting sh!t out of his ass instead of those who knows and worked on this for you?

since when is stating my opinion spouting shit out my ass?