$1300 gaming PC Suggestions

[Lstaffor5]

So I am looking to build a Pc just for gaming but at a budget of $1300 CAN and do not have much room to expand as I am already over my budget some.

I do not need any monitors or peripherals

I've made one part list but so not know if it will be good in all aspects.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/7KHcK8

Thanks for any help ahead of time

[don_svetlio]

Don't get a CX PSU or you run the risk of burning it up when OCing - Get a 390 - should be cheaper and more powerful than a 970 all while having 60% more VRAM - if you ask me skip the OCing part altogether, get a 4460 + H97 board and a SeaSonic M12II EVO PSU - modular and in times better than corsair's CX, CS and even better than the RM series.

[ELSknutson]

that's one expensive ass msi 970 you could get a 980 for that amount

I would drop the 970 all together and get a R9 390 and use the extra money to get a z170 motherboard and i5 6600k chip and an SSD

also unless your in love with that case I would get an S340 in black and red if that the colors your going for which it looks like you are.

[Lstaffor5]

that's one expensive ass msi 970 you could get a 980 for that amount

I would drop the 970 all together and get a R9 390 and use the extra money to get a z170 motherboard and i5 6600k chip and an SSD

also unless your in love with that case I would get an S340 in black in red if that the colors your going for which it looks like you are.

Ok so go with a 390 and yes I was try to go red and black thanks for the case looks awesome

[don_svetlio]

Ok so go with a 380 and yes I was try to go red and black thanks for the case looks awesome

390 - not a 380 mate.

380 is less powerful, get a MSI 390.

And don't get CX ._.

[Lstaffor5]

390 - not a 380 mate.

380 is less powerful, get a MSI 390.

And don't get CX ._.

Yeah miss typed also which motherboard would you suggest for something like that

[GER_T4IGA]

-snip-

Well I tried

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ NCIX)

CPU Cooler: Corsair H55 57.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($59.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($56.99 @ NCIX)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.74 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($446.19 @ Newegg Canada)

Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.50 @ Vuugo)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($70.99 @ Memory Express)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($106.98 @ DirectCanada)

Total: $1312.35

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-20 08:31 EDT-0400

 

EDIT: You can just ignore this. i just realized you got help with a lot of better ideas lol.

[EllieThePurpleFuzzy]

I'd get a 390 or 290 instead, and invest in a better PSU as the CX units are not a reliable choice, you could get a EVGA GS or B2 or a Cooler master V650

[Lstaffor5]

390 - not a 380 mate.

380 is less powerful, get a MSI 390.

And don't get CX ._.

How about this chhange all the things need I think

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZvVVzy

[Lstaffor5]

I'd get a 390 or 290 instead, and invest in a better PSU as the CX units are not a reliable choice, you could get a EVGA GS or B2 or a Cooler master V650

Yeah I realize now and went with evga gs

[GER_T4IGA]

How about this chhange all the things need I think

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZvVVzy

But still. WHERE IS THE CPU-COOLER?

[Lstaffor5]

But still. WHERE IS THE CPU-COOLER?

Not going to oc the cpu

So I still need 1

I will add later when I do oc

[Morgan MLGman]

@Lstaffor5

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($294.99 @ NCIX)
CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK EreBoss 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($49.99 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($131.11 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.74 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($414.99 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Zalman Z11 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1264.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-20 08:39 EDT-0400

This does not include the OS. You will need to get an SSD in the near future as well, it's a great upgrade. This setup should be better than what you linked.

[Lstaffor5]

How about this chhange all the things need I think

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/ZvVVzy

Forgot to change the psu it's a evga 750 gs 80+ gold

[GER_T4IGA]

Not going to oc the cpu

So I still need 1

I will add later when I do oc

when is later? if you say 2-3 years you'd probably be better of getting an OC mobo+CPU combo then instead of now.

[Lstaffor5]

@Lstaffor5

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.99 @ NCIX)

CPU Cooler: RAIJINTEK EreBoss 56.5 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($49.99 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($131.11 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.74 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card ($414.99 @ DirectCanada)

Case: Zalman Z11 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ NCIX)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)

Total: $1264.77

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-20 08:39 EDT-0400

This does not include the OS. You will need to get an SSD in the near future as well, it's a great upgrade. This setup should be better than what you linked.

Thanks also would it be better to get a h97 or z97 not really looking to oc unless needed or sli

[theereal]

So I am looking to build a Pc just for gaming but at a budget of $1300 CAN and do not have much room to expand as I am already over my budget some.

I do not need any monitors or peripherals

I've made one part list but so not know if it will be good in all aspects.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/7KHcK8

Thanks for any help ahead of time

Seeing as how you didnt get an aftermarket cooler id say you dont intend to overclock so id say get the i5 4460.

[Morgan MLGman]

@Lstaffor5 If you do not intend to overclock here's what you should buy:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($259.99 @ DirectCanada)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($31.98 @ NCIX)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory  ($131.11 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($87.50 @ shopRBC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.74 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card  ($414.99 @ DirectCanada)
Case: Zalman Z11 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case  ($84.98 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($74.99 @ NCIX)
Total: $1299.26
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-20 08:48 EDT-0400


This setup has a locked, cheaper version of the CPU, has a cheaper CPU cooler that will be ideal for this CPU and features a Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SSD.
 

[Lstaffor5]

Seeing as how you didnt get an aftermarket cooler id say you dont intend to overclock so id say get the i5 4460.

Is that better than say the 4690 not k cpu

[Lstaffor5]

@Lstaffor5 If you do not intend to overclock here's what you should buy:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.99 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.98 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($131.11 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.50 @ shopRBC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.74 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card ($414.99 @ DirectCanada)

Case: Zalman Z11 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ NCIX)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)

Total: $1299.26

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-20 08:48 EDT-0400

This setup has a locked, cheaper version of the CPU, has a cheaper CPU cooler that will be ideal for this CPU and features a Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SSD.

Looks perfect for me thanks and thanks everyone else for the help and suggestions

[Lstaffor5]

@Lstaffor5 If you do not intend to overclock here's what you should buy:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($259.99 @ DirectCanada)

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($31.98 @ NCIX)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($149.98 @ Newegg Canada)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($131.11 @ DirectCanada)

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($87.50 @ shopRBC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.74 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB SOC Video Card ($414.99 @ DirectCanada)

Case: Zalman Z11 NEO ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.98 @ NCIX)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ NCIX)

Total: $1299.26

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-08-20 08:48 EDT-0400

This setup has a locked, cheaper version of the CPU, has a cheaper CPU cooler that will be ideal for this CPU and features a Samsung 850 EVO 120GB SSD.

Looks perfect for me thanks and thanks everyone else for the help and suggestions

[theereal]

Is that better than say the 4690 not k cpu

Considering the 4690 is like 40USD more expensive than the 4460 id still get the 4460 beacuse the performance difference will be next to none. Maybe 2-3 FPS.

[Morgan MLGman]

Considering the 4690 is like 40USD more expensive than the 4460 id still get the 4460 beacuse the performance difference will be next to none. Maybe 2-3 FPS.

But what else could he possibly upgrade for the 40USD? He can't grab a R9 390X for the price difference so I guess it's pointless since the build I linked fits his 1300$ budget perfectly with a 1299$

[theereal]

But what else could he possibly upgrade for the 40USD? He can't grab a R9 390X for the price difference so I guess it's pointless since the build I linked fits his 1300$ budget perfectly with a 1299$

Save the money, no reason to spend just for the sake of spending, if he intends to overclock id say get the 4690K, if not get the 4460 its simple really. I see you were able to include an aftermarket cooler in his budget so he can OC abit.

[Morgan MLGman]

@theereal the 4690 is 30 CAD cheaper than the 4460 on ca.partpicker.com so it's not worth getting the 4460 if you spend 1300 in total for the 30 CAD difference. 4690 is a better cpu.