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Hello guys, me and my brother want to build a gaming PC as its been a dream of ours but not sure how to go about picking the parts.

We can build it but knowing what to get is causing us to be a bit befuddled and unsure. Thanks to the Build Guide I can make sure you get  all the know and me and my brother greatly

appreciate the help with getting us on track. 

 

We live in Florida, zipcode is 32680

Budget is 1000$ 
Main use of the PC is for Gaming like all the top games (Far Cry 4 as a example but also Battlefront & Battlefield 4) but also editing (for myself as gaming videos and such) and 3D Modelling (for my brother)

We'd like the components to be reliable, good quality, and have great customer support 

We intend to overclock but however need a operating system (Windows 8 and up is fine)

Spare Parts are: 2 DVD Driver, 500 GB Memory Drive, and a Case (unless it comes with some deal for free) 

Got Monitor, keyboard, and Mouse

Don't need anything wireless

We do plan of hooking up another Monitor as to have total of two

Oh and we plan to upgrade as we go. (like parts) 

 

Hope this is everything and I do apologize if ain't but if it is I do thank you with my brother for those who help out and give advice with our dream. Have a great day/night! 

o/ 



 

 

 

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Hello guys, me and my brother want to build a gaming PC as its been a dream of ours but not sure how to go about picking the parts.

We can build it but knowing what to get is causing us to be a bit befuddled and unsure. Thanks to the Build Guide I can make sure you get  all the know and me and my brother greatly

appreciate the help with getting us on track. 

 

We live in Florida, zipcode is 32680

Budget is 1000$ 

Main use of the PC is for Gaming like all the top games (Far Cry 4 as a example but also Battlefront & Battlefield 4) but also editing (for myself as gaming videos and such) and 3D Modelling (for my brother)

We'd like the components to be reliable, good quality, and have great customer support 

We intend to overclock but however need a operating system (Windows 8 and up is fine)

Spare Parts are: 2 DVD Driver, 500 GB Memory Drive, and a Case (unless it comes with some deal for free) 

Got Monitor, keyboard, and Mouse

Don't need anything wireless

We do plan of hooking up another Monitor as to have total of two

Oh and we plan to upgrade as we go. (like parts) 

 

Hope this is everything and I do apologize if ain't but if it is I do thank you with my brother for those who help out and give advice with our dream. Have a great day/night! 

o/ 

 

 

um okay, see what we can find for you. are you okay with windows 7 instead because 8 is rubbish xD + you get win 10 for free anyway so

Current Build : 

 
CASE: Fractal Design R4 w/Window CPU: Intel 4930K,  RAM: 16GB Ripjaws Z 2133Mhz  Cooling: H100i  MotherBoard: Asus P9x79 Pro , PSU: CS750M   Storage: 2x Samsung 840 Pro 256Gb , 1Tb Seagate Barracuda, 500GB WD Black,  Graphics: Gigabyte GTX 780 Windforce 3GB,  Monitors: AOC G2460PG ( G sync monitor), Edge10 24" 1080p , 24" 1680*1020p monitor ( LCD)  Microphone: Blue Yeti  Keyboard: Cougar 700k  Phone: Samsung Note 3  Headphones: Sennheiser HD598

Laptop:

 CPU: 
4710MQ  Ram: 8GB 1600MHz Storage:120Gb 840 Evo + 1Tb 5400Rpm HDD  Graphics: GTX 850M 2GB   Screen: 1080p IPS  
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Hello guys, me and my brother want to build a gaming PC as its been a dream of ours but not sure how to go about picking the parts.

We can build it but knowing what to get is causing us to be a bit befuddled and unsure. Thanks to the Build Guide I can make sure you get  all the know and me and my brother greatly

appreciate the help with getting us on track. 

 

We live in Florida, zipcode is 32680

Budget is 1000$ 

Main use of the PC is for Gaming like all the top games (Far Cry 4 as a example but also Battlefront & Battlefield 4) but also editing (for myself as gaming videos and such) and 3D Modelling (for my brother)

We'd like the components to be reliable, good quality, and have great customer support 

We intend to overclock but however need a operating system (Windows 8 and up is fine)

Spare Parts are: 2 DVD Driver, 500 GB Memory Drive, and a Case (unless it comes with some deal for free) 

Got Monitor, keyboard, and Mouse

Don't need anything wireless

We do plan of hooking up another Monitor as to have total of two

Oh and we plan to upgrade as we go. (like parts) 

 

Hope this is everything and I do apologize if ain't but if it is I do thank you with my brother for those who help out and give advice with our dream. Have a great day/night! 

o/ 

 

 

What is the resolution of your current monitor? What is your case now?

Echelon Mk 2.11 

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  • Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
  • Cooler: Cryorig H7 (With a 120 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB)
  • Motherboard: MSI B150M Bazooka Plus
  • Memory: 16 (2x8) GB DDR4 Kingston HyperX Fury (Black)
  • Video Card: Sapphire NITRO R9 390 (Stock)
  • Storage:  1 TB Western Digital Blue
  • Power Supply: 520 W Seasonic M12II Evo (with custom extensions and cable combs)
  • Casing: NZXT S340 Elite (Matte Black)
  • Fans: 2x 120 mm & 3x 140 mm Thermaltake Riing RGB
  • Display: 22 " LG Flatron L227WTG-PF LCD (OCed to 76 Hz)
  • Keyboard: Logitech K120
  • Mouse: Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury
  • Mousepad: SteelSeries QcK
  • Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit)

 

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Here's what I came up with. I went with i5 and evo that should afford you a reasonable overclock on your CPU and be sufficient for gaming and some editing. You could upgrade the GPU to a 390x but I really think the 390 is a much better value proposition and will do fine for any and all AAA games at 1080p and even 1440p or multiple monitor set ups.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($229.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($80.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($48.89 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($164.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1017.79
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-17 19:31 EDT-0400

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here is an amazing build which will do gaming and editing very well at 1080p:

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($71.49 @ OutletPC) 
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $1014.29
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-17 19:51 EDT-0400

<p>Wish I could have this already!! : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qTLRjX

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here is an amazing build which will do gaming and editing very well at 1080p:

 

 
CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 
Case: NZXT H230 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ NCIX US) 
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSC0B DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg) 
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($86.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $995.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-17 19:33 EDT-0400

 

 

That ssd is terrible. It's the pc equivalent of the black plague. Get the BX100. The 390/390x can fit in this budget and still would do fine in editing, and be better in gaming by far. Possible 16gb of ram since 3d rendering and stuff. What's the case you guys already have? We need to know what'll fit inside.

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That ssd is terrible. It's the pc equivalent of the black plague. Get the BX100. The 390/390x can fit in this budget and still would do fine in editing, and be better in gaming by far. Possible 16gb of ram since 3d rendering and stuff. What's the case you guys already have? We need to know what'll fit inside.

oops i meant this ssd:

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz75e120bam

<p>Wish I could have this already!! : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/qTLRjX

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Hello guys, me and my brother want to build a gaming PC as its been a dream of ours but not sure how to go about picking the parts.

We can build it but knowing what to get is causing us to be a bit befuddled and unsure. Thanks to the Build Guide I can make sure you get  all the know and me and my brother greatly

appreciate the help with getting us on track. 

 

We live in Florida, zipcode is 32680

Budget is 1000$ 

Main use of the PC is for Gaming like all the top games (Far Cry 4 as a example but also Battlefront & Battlefield 4) but also editing (for myself as gaming videos and such) and 3D Modelling (for my brother)

We'd like the components to be reliable, good quality, and have great customer support 

We intend to overclock but however need a operating system (Windows 8 and up is fine)

Spare Parts are: 2 DVD Driver, 500 GB Memory Drive, and a Case (unless it comes with some deal for free) 

Got Monitor, keyboard, and Mouse

Don't need anything wireless

We do plan of hooking up another Monitor as to have total of two

Oh and we plan to upgrade as we go. (like parts) 

 

Hope this is everything and I do apologize if ain't but if it is I do thank you with my brother for those who help out and give advice with our dream. Have a great day/night! 

o/ 

 

 

What's the case?

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This can play any game 1080p 60fps.

 


 


Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($109.89 @ OutletPC) 


Storage: Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($72.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($339.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz) 


Total: $979.81

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-17 19:59 EDT-0400

Intel i5 4690k | NZXT Kraken x61 | MSI z97 Gaming 5 | MSI GTX 970 | EVGA Supernova G2 750 | G-Skill Ripjaws 16GB 2133mhz [2x8] | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB HDD | Samsung 850 EVO Series 250GB SSD | NZXT H440 [black and Red]


 


Saving for a Dream rig :)


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PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CYQCWZ
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/CYQCWZ/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($242.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock B85 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($56.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Apotop 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($63.96 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390X 8GB Video Card  ($429.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($51.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 OEM (64-bit)  ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $978.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-17 19:57 EDT-0400

 

You already have a hard drive, and you can always get more storage, so I just added an ssd. Chose the xeon cause it performs like an I7, just without the igpu, so you don't even need to overclock, not to mention it has hyper threading, so it's going to kick ass at gaming and any kind of editing/rendering. Assuming your case can fit everything on here, so that's why there is none. R9 390x cause it'll still do fine at the rendering/editing/ and 3d stuff, plus it'll kick the 970's and the 980's ass at gaming, not to mention it's powerful enough to run games 1440p and 4k.

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Thanks for all the help so far, defiantly appreciate your time and effort with this. Monitor is 1440 x 900 resolution, and 16:10 aspect ratio. Case is, for a lake of comparatively term, a old beast from yonder. A Dimension 9100, looked inside and everything would seem to fit but we can buy a Case if push comes to shove. 

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