Need help with a build?

[Bray]

Hey! Ive never build a PC before, so I have no idea what to do. Here are the games I play: 

Minecraft, CS:GO, Elder Scrolls Online, and World of Tanks. 

My budget is below $1000, I currently have a mouse, keyboard, and headset, but nothing else. I need an operating system and a monitor as well. 

Also, if possible, could I build a decent PC for recording with this budget? Thanks! 

[TheN00bBuilder]

I can do that. One second...

[nicholician]

Hey! Ive never build a PC before, so I have no idea what to do. Here are the games I play: 

Minecraft, CS:GO, Elder Scrolls Online, and World of Tanks. 

My budget is below $1000, I currently have a mouse, keyboard, and headset, but nothing else. I need an operating system and a monitor as well. 

Also, if possible, could I build a decent PC for recording with this budget? Thanks! 

 

This isn't that hard to budget for, assuming you live in the US. 

 

And as for recording, it depends on what you're trying to record. If it's just casually recording every so often, some software will do fine, but if you want to record often/stream to twitch, you probably will need a seperate capture PC

[nicholician]

I can do that. One second...

 

Nice username by the way!

[TheN00bBuilder]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Patriot Blaze 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($239.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Sceptre E248W-1920 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($15.00)
Total: $995.39
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-09 20:34 EDT-0400

[Chickenator]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ThJQ7

 

Yaaay!. Just under 1K, has a brand spankin' new GPU, and good overall parts.

 

NOTE: You might wait a few months, then get a 5th gen desktop CPU, or enjoy huge discounts on the core i5 i listed.

[TheN00bBuilder]

Nice username by the way!

 

Lol, thanks. It was my username when I started into PCs and it was the only thing I could think of and it just kind of stuck.

[TheN00bBuilder]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ThJQ7

 

Yaaay!. Just under 1K, has a brand spankin' new GPU, and good overall parts.

 

NOTE: You might wait a few months, then get a 5th gen desktop CPU, or enjoy huge discounts on the core i5 i listed.

 

I'd change the CX PSU and he also needs a monitor and OS. Other then that, it looks like a solid build.

[Chickenator]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3ThJQ7

 

Yaaay!. Just under 1K, has a brand spankin' new GPU, and good overall parts.

 

NOTE: You might wait a few months, then get a 5th gen desktop CPU, or enjoy huge discounts on the core i5 i listed.

Woops. forgot other stuff, editing sadly now...

[Chickenator]

I'd change the CX PSU and he also needs a monitor and OS. Other then that, it looks like a solid build.

Yep, just realized my mistake.

[TheN00bBuilder]

Yep, just realized my mistake.

 

At least you saw it, lol.

[PC owner with questions]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($97.78 @ OutletPC)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($172.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Versa H24 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($20.00 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($73.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer  ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.75 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Best Buy)
Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse  ($19.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $883.28
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-09 20:42 EDT-0400

[EliminatingAngels]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: ASRock H97 PERFORMANCE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Patriot Blaze 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($52.49 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 290 4GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($239.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Corsair SPEC-02 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Monitor: Sceptre E248W-1920 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg)

Other: Microsoft Software Swap on Reddit ($15.00)

Total: $995.39

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-09 20:34 EDT-0400

 

If I'm correct, the hyper 212 will not fit in a spec02

[Cheese4395]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Asus Z97-E ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.78 @ OutletPC)

Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($42.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 280 3GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($172.98 @ Newegg)

Case: Thermaltake Versa H24 ATX Mid Tower Case ($20.00 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: Corsair RM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($73.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ OutletPC)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 OEM (64-bit) ($86.75 @ OutletPC)

Monitor: Asus VX228H 60Hz 21.5" Monitor ($139.99 @ Best Buy)

Keyboard: Logitech Wireless Combo MK270 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($19.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $883.28

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-09 20:42 EDT-0400

Not to be an ahole, but why the non-k processor and the z series mobo? Seems useless to me. No offense.

[TheN00bBuilder]

If I'm correct, the hyper 212 will not fit in a spec02

 

It should, according to this video;

[Chickenator]

I'd change the CX PSU and he also needs a monitor and OS. Other then that, it looks like a solid build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hqZKD3

 

Did the best I could, still over budget, but keeps strong GPU.

[PC owner with questions]

Not to be an ahole, but why the non-k processor and the z series mobo? Seems useless to me. No offense.

no offense taken ya since it is only 800 USD he can get a 4690K and a cheaper mobo and maybe a better GPU

[vSyNd1c4t3]

Hey! Ive never build a PC before, so I have no idea what to do. Here are the games I play: 

Minecraft, CS:GO, Elder Scrolls Online, and World of Tanks. 

My budget is below $1000, I currently have a mouse, keyboard, and headset, but nothing else. I need an operating system and a monitor as well. 

Also, if possible, could I build a decent PC for recording with this budget? Thanks! 

 

ah, DANG IT I made something real nice, but just above $1000, but totally worth it. ok... well we gotta make some sacrifices.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.98 @ NCIX US)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($27.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($111.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($65.25 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair CX 500W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1177.03

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-09 20:35 EDT-0400

 

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Sacrifices have been made.

 

Still got an i5, but not as powerful. Motherboard had to be cut down from a z97 due to price. The power supply had to be cut down to a Non-Modular one.

 

At least it's got a 970 in it! Going to have nice gameplay with it.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($166.95 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-B85M-DS3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($51.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: PNY XLR8 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($65.25 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 970 4GB STRIX Video Card  ($329.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($41.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($39.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)

Monitor: Acer H236HLbid 60Hz 23.0" Monitor  ($129.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $1006.01

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-09 20:48 EDT-0400

[EliminatingAngels]

It should, according to this video;

 

According to Corsair and Coolermaster's specs they don't, but their measurements could be slightly off to be on the safe side. It seems to just barely fit in the video, with the heatpipes almost touching the window. I also imagine it's fit would differ depending on the cpu and motherboard. Regardless, its good to know that the 212 MIGHT fit as it is a very popular cooler and the spec cases are quite popular as well. 

[TheN00bBuilder]

According to Corsair and Coolermaster's specs they don't, but their measurements could be slightly off to be on the safe side. It seems to just barely fit in the video, with the heatpipes almost touching the window. I also imagine it's fit would differ depending on the cpu and motherboard. Regardless, its good to know that the 212 MIGHT fit as it is a very popular cooler and the spec cases are quite popular as well. 

 

Yeah, at least. I would suggest something maybe a bit wider as far as case goes now that I know.

[EliminatingAngels]

Yeah, at least. I would suggest something maybe a bit wider as far as case goes now that I know.

 

I was actually gonna buy a Spec02 myself until I found out that hte 212 might not fit. 

[TheN00bBuilder]

I was actually gonna buy a Spec02 myself until I found out that hte 212 might not fit. 

 

Oh. I was going to a bit ago after I had grown out of my old Rosewill Wind Knight, but went with the Antec Eleven Hundred V2 instead when I saw it on Newegg Flash for $39. I currently have a NZXT Respire T40 and I don't think it would have fit in a Spec 02.

[Bray]

Wow! Thanks so much for all the replies and help! Which one of these should I go with? I honestly don't have a clue what any of this means.

[BigDay]

look below

[BigDay]

keep looking below