First Ever Build (~$1000)

[Jetrone]

Hi Guys

I'm new here and new to building gaming rigs. I have exactly $1100.

I plan to use the following:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GTsHTW

 

This would be the first time I would build a pc, I was hoping for any tips or things to change from my build.

I have a 1080p monitor, so I'm gaming on that one. I plan to play The Witcher 2 and 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, and probably Crysis 3 just for the heck of it.

I already have a gaming mouse and keyboard so I'm good on that one.

Thanks much

[Castdeath97]

Looks okay, but you need a better power supply. Get a EVGA 500B 80+ bronze.

[JustChilliing]

Looks good, but why not go for the i5 4690k rather than the 4590? Or the 4690 if you have no intention to OC.

[OAcesync]

Pretty good but you should probably at least get a semi modular PSU because that case doesn't have good clean cable management and for the price to ratio of a 980 there's not much point in buying it I would go for a 390/970 or 390X

[IanDrexP]

Hi Guys

I'm new here and new to building gaming rigs. I have exactly $1100.

I plan to use the following:

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/GTsHTW

 

This would be the first time I would build a pc, I was hoping for any tips or things to change from my build.

I have a 1080p monitor, so I'm gaming on that one. I plan to play The Witcher 2 and 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, and probably Crysis 3 just for the heck of it.

I already have a gaming mouse and keyboard so I'm good on that one.

Thanks much

Here you go! All high quality and excellent parts

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ NCIX US) 

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

Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.95 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390X 8GB SOC Video Card  ($434.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1086.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-18 14:55 EDT-0400

[Jetrone]

 

Here you go! All high quality and excellent parts

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($189.99 @ NCIX US) 

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

Motherboard: ASRock H97 Anniversary ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($69.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($58.89 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.95 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.99 @ Best Buy) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390X 8GB SOC Video Card  ($434.99 @ NCIX US) 

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 

Total: $1086.66

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-18 14:55 EDT-0400

 

 

Thank you this looks good, I plan to buy all my parts in the US in bring it home to the Philippines.

[IanDrexP]

Thank you this looks good, I plan to buy all my parts in the US in bring it home to the Philippines.

OH MY GOD! I envy you so much  :lol: Thats an EXCELLENT idea since parts are soooo much cheaper in the US (I dont know why is that especially since we are closer to China)! Just make sure you stress test and benchmark each component to make sure they are working before you bring them to the Philippines.   The build I gave you is even color themed so that it will look good through the case and performs like a BAD ASS! Good luck kababayan. 

[Jetrone]

OH MY GOD! I envy you so much  :lol: Thats an EXCELLENT idea since parts are soooo much cheaper in the US (I dont know why is that especially since we are closer to China)! Just make sure you stress test and benchmark each component to make sure they are working before you bring them to the Philippines.   The build I gave you is even color themed so that it will look good through the case and performs like a BAD ASS! Good luck kababayan. 

I like the inclusion of the 212 evo    I forgot to factor in the Philippine weather, it will probably have better temps in the summer.

[IanDrexP]

I like the inclusion of the 212 evo    I forgot to factor in the Philippine weather, it will probably have better temps in the summer.

Yes, its a cheap CPU cooler that performs as well as other more expensive air and/or water coolers.