best $800 build for gaming

[InsertFunnyNameHere]

Okay guys.

I have a $800 budget and i want to build a pc with i5 4690k and gtx 970. Is it possible? I don't do rebates so keep that in mind!

thanks

[The Official Czex]

With a bad PSU and other cheaped out parts, yes.

 

I would recommend a 390 and a raised budget of 900.

[TheRandomness]

USD? Need monitor/OS/peripherals?

[MoonKnightSpidey]

Okay guys.

I have a $800 budget and i want to build a pc with i5 4690k and gtx 970. Is it possible? I don't do rebates so keep that in mind!

thanks

Look at mine in the description, add a ssd and 3 tb hard drive and get a better CPU

[TheRandomness]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $740.73

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 14:32 EST-0500

 

You don't need a case until you can afford one (Plus, high quality case would last a very long time whereas low quality case would break in a much shorter time). No MiR too

[Mohenjo]

Okay guys.

I have a $800 budget and i want to build a pc with i5 4690k and gtx 970. Is it possible? I don't do rebates so keep that in mind!

thanks

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ldhr4D

[McFr3aky]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $740.73

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 14:32 EST-0500

 

You don't need a case until you can afford one (Plus, high quality case would last a very long time whereas low quality case would break in a much shorter time). No MiR too

This + s340

[spartaman64]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Ldhr4D

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $740.73

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 14:32 EST-0500

 

You don't need a case until you can afford one (Plus, high quality case would last a very long time whereas low quality case would break in a much shorter time). No MiR too

 

wow ram is really cheap now when i built my computer it was like 80 dollars for 8 gb

[InsertFunnyNameHere]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.99 @ Micro Center) 

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

Motherboard: MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($84.99 @ Amazon) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($29.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($45.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($308.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: XFX 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Total: $740.73

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 14:32 EST-0500

 

You don't need a case until you can afford one (Plus, high quality case would last a very long time whereas low quality case would break in a much shorter time). No MiR too

 

thanks for the build recommendation. why do you prefer the 390 over the 970? i like nvidias drivers better and almost every game is optimized for nvidia

[TheRandomness]

thanks for the build recommendation. why do you prefer the 390 over the 970? i like nvidias drivers better and almost every game is optimized for nvidia

Because the 390 performs better than the 970 in almost every game, AMD drivers are fine and the 390 has over double the VRAM (3.5GB on 970 vs. 8GB on 390).

[InsertFunnyNameHere]

Because the 390 performs better than the 970 in almost every game, AMD drivers are fine and the 390 has over double the VRAM (3.5GB on 970 vs. 8GB on 390).

yeah i guess that's true... btw what is the difference in the power color 390 and some other 390?

[Mohenjo]

wow ram is really cheap now when i built my computer it was like 80 dollars for 8 gb

same 

[TheRandomness]

yeah i guess that's true... btw what is the difference in the power color 390 and some other 390?

It's the cheapest

[InsertFunnyNameHere]

It's the cheapest

sooo there's no performance differences?

[TheRandomness]

sooo there's no performance differences?

Nope. (Well, some may oc better but they're like $20-50 more)

[InsertFunnyNameHere]

Nope. (Well, some may oc better but they're like $20-50 more)

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