Build solely for CS:GO

[Ravenny]

1. Budget & Location
My budget is not really limited to an amount but this system will only be used for cs:go as I use my MacBook for studying/web browsing and my PS4 for most of my gaming needs. So I would like this system to be the cheapest it can be but still be able to run cs:go at 200-250 fps on 1024x768 with a 144hz monitor. As this is a quite low resolution I think this will be achievable with a relatively small budget.

 

I live in the Netherlands.

3. Monitors
I am currently using a basic 1080p 60hz monitor but I would like to upgrade to a 144hz one, I was thinking about getting a Korean monitor as these have a great performance for their price. I will only be using 1 monitor.

4. Peripherals
I already have all my peripherals, CM storm Alcor, Steelseries QCK+, Corsair Vengeance K65.

 

5. Why are you upgrading?
I am upgrading because the system I am currently using to play cs:go just doesn't have the performance I want, a 8 year old pc with a q9300 and a gt730, was only 20$ so I thought why not. Although this sounds extremely old and slow I was still able to achieve about 100-130 fps which was astonishing to me as this PC was 8 years old and only the gpu was ever upgraded and only for 20$!

[Arty]

i5/i3+ gtx960 1080p max @200fps

[rumored 950] or a 750ti would work too. 720p@ 200+fps

(listing nivida for temps + cooling tdp since any card can run csgo)

[Tiber1337]

I feel like you could just upgrade the GPU to a used GTX 660 and get the performance you want

[BigDay]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.90 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 4GB SOC Video Card  ($229.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $861.62 or 782.92 EURO
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 18:59 EDT-0400

[LegacyStijncat]

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I'm just going to say, lay focus on a good processor. Get an i5 and maybe overclock it a little for max performance. Get a 960 or an AMD equivalent IMO, should be way more then enough.

 

But especially.

You give us location.

Use of system.

Info bout peripherals.

Budget.

 

Thanks for being considerate for the people that help.

Welcome to the forums!

[theereal]

1. Budget & Location

This should do the trick...

[theereal]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.89 @ OutletPC)

CPU Cooler: be quiet! PURE ROCK 51.4 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($34.90 @ Newegg)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($46.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Crucial BX100 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ SuperBiiz)

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

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 4GB SOC Video Card  ($229.99 @ Amazon)

Case: Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($89.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Total: $861.62 or 782.92 EURO

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 18:59 EDT-0400

thats REALLY overkill for CS:GO an i3 and a 760 is more than enough

[jimakos234]

I think you dont need that much in order to get high fps

in CSGO buy anyways..

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sJxwbv

[BigDay]

thats REALLY overkill for CS:GO an i3 and a 760 is more than enough

 

yep i know but i wanted to raise the epeen level

[Si3Rra_7]

PLEASE , for the love of all is holy , don't play on 4:3 stretched , it's stupid ....

[BigDay]

if you want to save some more money, consider this build:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($102.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97-D3H ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($88.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 370 2GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $606.82 or 551.15 EURO
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 19:12 EDT-0400

 

OR THIS, with a less expensive motherboard:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4160 3.6GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($102.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI H97M-E35 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($65.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($43.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($46.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R7 370 2GB WINDFORCE 2X Video Card  ($149.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($68.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $583.81 or 530.43 EURO
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 19:13 EDT-0400

[theereal]

1. Budget & Location

Get an i3, and a GTX 760, it will max it out at 1080p with over 100fps (from own experience)

[Arty]

PLEASE , for the love of all is holy , don't play on 4:3 stretched , it's stupid ....

#iplay 640by480 

[SkixAces]

for csgo at that resolution this should be plenty

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($45.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($49.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($44.00 @ Amazon) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R7 360 2GB Video Card  ($108.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: Cooler Master N300 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($49.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $390.84

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-01 19:19 EDT-0400

[Si3Rra_7]

#iplay 640by480 

*humanityislost*

[Arty]

*humanityislost*

not my choice my i3 is chuggin intel hd 2