Pc build

[Wantedphantoms]

Hello guys im new to the forum. I want to build a gaming pc, but I have no idea what parts to buy. I would like to keep it under 1000 dollars I don't mind going a little over but prefer to keep it under a 1000. Im open to everything.

[Curufinwe_wins]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gx97bv

 

Grab any case you want.

 

Awesome build for the price.

 

 

Hello guys im new to the forum. I want to build a gaming pc, but I have no idea what parts to buy. I would like to keep it under 1000 dollars I don't mind going a little over but prefer to keep it under a 1000. Im open to everything.

 

Follow your topics as well.

 

 

If not overclocking getting a h97/b85 with a cheaper locked i5 would allow you to come in around say 950 dollars with this build.

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C3HRt6

This build is a bit more balanced than the other one, however performance should be very similar. Hope you enjoy

[IanDrexP]

Hello guys im new to the forum. I want to build a gaming pc, but I have no idea what parts to buy. I would like to keep it under 1000 dollars I don't mind going a little over but prefer to keep it under a 1000. Im open to everything.

Do you want to play the latest games? What is the resolution of your monitor?

[Curufinwe_wins]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C3HRt6

This build is a bit more balanced than the other one, however performance should be very similar. Hope you enjoy

I don't really see how that is more balanced, also it costs 50 dollars more, which my build could also spend on additional storage.

 

But yes performance would be similar.

[DarkBlade2117]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ NCIX US)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($111.98 @ Newegg)

Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($55.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card ($329.99 @ Amazon)

Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($104.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($93.98 @ Newegg)

Total: $1016.79

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-22 22:41 EDT-0400

I reccodmend this. Quality, looks, and packs a big punch all in one. Get windows of g2 or reddit the PSUs reccodmended in the first two builds are horrible. I don't reccodmend those builds. You can always add a SSD later also. The corsair CX series aren't very good and overclocking potentially and has killed people's PCs.

[Comessy]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gx97bv

 

Grab any case you want.

 

Awesome build for the price.

 

 

 

Follow your topics as well.

 

 

If not overclocking getting a h97/b85 with a cheaper locked i5 would allow you to come in around say 950 dollars with this build.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/C3HRt6

This build is a bit more balanced than the other one, however performance should be very similar. Hope you enjoy

 

You know better than to recommend a Corsair CX

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

I don't really see how that is more balanced, also it costs 50 dollars more, which my build could also spend on additional storage.

 

But yes performance would be similar.

More balanced as in the budget goes to Liquid Cooling, Additional Storage, a Higher Quality Motherboard etc.

[Curufinwe_wins]

You know better than to recommend a Corsair CX

Thats why its a 600 on a build that should only consume south of 500W before overclocking. Ofc spending 10 dollars more on a psu isn't a bad idea, but I do believe spending 200 dollars on PSU+Case and then going with crappy storage solutions definitely does not get the most out of the budget @DarkBlade2117

 

 Indeed spending an additional 30 dollars on 8 more gigs of ram isn't needed either, BUT it certainly is a value add for the price (although that 30 dollars gives more room for PSU or Case).

 

 

More balanced as in the budget goes to Liquid Cooling, Additional Storage, a Higher Quality Motherboard etc.

A terrible Liquid cooler that isn't even much better than the EVO+, as to the higher storage and mobo, large ssd>large bad hdd. Also the 50 dollars bonus could have bought the same mobo or an additional 1tb hdd like you did.

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

You know better than to recommend a Corsair CX

The Corsair CX Series of power supplies work just fine, there's literally almost nothing wrong with them. Read the JohnnyGuru reviews.

[Comessy]

there's literally almost nothing wrong with them

 

So, you haven't heard the story about my last rig that blew up eh?

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

So, you haven't heard the story about my last rig that blew up eh?

No, what wattage were you using and what components?

[Curufinwe_wins]

So, you haven't heard the story about my last rig that blew up eh?

Did they overdraw on it? I haven't seen anything about it (I mean there are like 10 PSU's at the same price so whatever.)

[Comessy]

No, what wattage were you using and what components?

i5 4590, gtx 970, 8gb kingston hyperX, 1hdd, 212 evo

 

Corsair CX600M

[Comessy]

No, what wattage were you using and what components?

It's happended before too with my A6 5400k, HD7770 and 4gb ram with cx430

[EllieThePurpleFuzzy]

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

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($219.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Seidon 120M 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($102.99 @ Micro Center)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($45.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($97.95 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($41.25 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($329.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Raidmax ATX-502WBG ATX Mid Tower Case  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Cooler Master VSM 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $998.12
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-07-22 23:04 EDT-0400

 

Sure jonnyguru did the review on it but

 

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"Build Quality (20% of the final score) - CWT really had an off day on this one, didn't they? The whole point for soldering comes off today, for some dreadful work to a level I don't usually see from them. Another point comes off for that big flake of whatever the heck it was on the PCB. Another point for sleeve bearings in the fan. Half a point comes off for second tier capacitors. Finally, half a point for the damaged wires. 6."

 

From the CX750M review, also theres a decent few people coming forward (i for one) talking about how bad the CX units are (low quality capacitors, absolutely despises higher ambient temperatures, some people reported it as being loud), and i had 2 CX750's blow up, and the first one took out components, and both barely lasted 5 months each.

 

People should stop thinking "Corsair = Automatically good PSU" cause the CX unit's are not a sound investment in my opinion, save your pennies and get a higher quality Unit, your PSU is kind of like your insurance (well reliability would be a better way to put it) for your system, you wouldn't insure your car with a bunch of guys who will take your money then run for the hills as soon as someone crashes into you just because they look professional in their suits, so why get a shady PSU for your system that cost several hundreds of dollars.

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

I've used the CX series about 12 times, with everything from low wattage Pentium builds to high draw dual 270x and 8350 and have never had a single issue. 

[Curufinwe_wins]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/PkqhXL

 

I retract my previous build in favor of this one that is within 3 dollars of your target.

 

 

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Thanks for the tip. Either way I think the OP should get the jist of what he is aiming for at that budget.

[Wantedphantoms]

Thank you guys I will have look in to it. But isn't a i7 processor better in the long run?

[Curufinwe_wins]

Thank you guys I will have look in to it. But isn't a i7 processor better in the long run?

Not at that budget. Besides for almost everything (including gaming) there really isn't much of any difference.

[Wantedphantoms]

Not at that budget. Besides for almost everything (including gaming) there really isn't much of any difference.

hmm. And lets say I have a cd version of windows. Do I need to put it on a usb and than install windows like that? or can I just use the cd directly?