$1000 Gaming PC First Build

[8soft]

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($223.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($143.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.89 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $986.69
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Budget and Location:

800-1200 and in the USA

 

Aim

Casual gaming. Run games with high res and FPS.

 

Monitors

Only plan on using one 1080, 27in monitor. May upgrade to a second, most likely not.

 

Peripherals

Already have mouse, keyboard, monitor and speakers. I need a copy of windows 7.

 

Why am I upgrading?

Been using a gaming laptop for the last 4 years. Time to grow up.

 

This is my first ever build so I'm open to any suggestions. I already purchased a 240gb SSD from Best Buy so I'm set with that.

[19_blackie_73]

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($223.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($143.88 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $986.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

1.) no need for that huge case (but if you like it go with it)

2.) Consider a 390 for maybe a few extra fps (but there's nothing wrong with the 970).

3.) if you like to spend another 70$ for a 250gb ssd, this would improve overall loading times a lot

4.) get an aftermarket cooler if you want to overclock the cpu

But all in all pretty solid build:D

[FatPenguin]

get a better power supply

[DocSwag]

Since you have the budget I got you skylake since it is newer and a little better. It also comes with ddr4 ram that has really high memory bandwidth as well. R9 390 is a little better so added that too. Also got a CPU cooler since the 6600k doesn't come with one and you need one to get a good overclock. All in all a good build. If you are willing to go another 100 bucks up for an r9 390x I would recommend the power color devil r9 390x. It's water cooled too so you can overclock it a lot. Also got you a different case, you really don't need a full tower, this case is very good and highly modular so if you ever need to swap out drive bays or other stuff it is very easy to do.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/8HtQpg

[HKZeroFive]

Saw you had $1200 as your budget so this is only really if you are willing to spend that much. If not, then go with your own suggested build with a 390.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($279.99 @ B&H) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($104.78 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($44.98 @ OutletPC) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 Fury 4GB Tri-X Video Card  ($511.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($63.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1156.67

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-28 10:56 EST-0500

[iCantThinkOfAName]

PCPartPicker part list

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($223.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($143.88 @ OutletPC)

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($42.89 @ OutletPC)

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.98 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card  ($318.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case  ($114.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA GS 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $986.69

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

Budget and Location:

800-1200 and in the USA

 

Aim

Casual gaming. Run games with high res and FPS.

 

Monitors

Only plan on using one 1080, 27in monitor. May upgrade to a second, most likely not.

 

Peripherals

Already have mouse, keyboard, monitor and speakers. I need a copy of windows 7.

 

Why am I upgrading?

Been using a gaming laptop for the last 4 years. Time to grow up.

 

This is my first ever build so I'm open to any suggestions. I already purchased a 240gb SSD from Best Buy so I'm set with that.

You said you need a copy of windows.

[ryanmmax]

Grab a $99 MOBO, and get a SSD

Edit* I see you have an SSD.... Is there a reason your getting gaming 5 vs 3 MOBO

[8soft]

Thanks to everyone with the replies.

 

 

I would swap out the GTX 970 for a 390 but that's really all I would do.

A few of you have said that so ill swap that out.

 

You said you need a copy of windows.

I do need a copy of windows. I dont know what is the best buy for it. So many versions with varying prices.

 

Grab a $99 MOBO, and get a SSD

Edit* I see you have an SSD.... Is there a reason your getting gaming 5 vs 3 MOBO

I bought an SSD. I dont know the difference between a 5 vs 3 MOBO. Is a 3 better?

 

I am willing to go up to 1200 if parts I have listed are no good but i do like around 1000 for this build. I read that the full tower I picked out is very easy to work in compared to some reviews of a mid tower being difficult to work with. This is my first ever build so I want to make sure there is some wiggle room for my newbie hands.

[HKZeroFive]

I do need a copy of windows. I dont know what is the best buy for it. So many versions with varying prices.

 

Try out this: https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/

[DocSwag]

Thanks to everyone with the replies.

 

 

A few of you have said that so ill swap that out.

 

I do need a copy of windows. I dont know what is the best buy for it. So many versions with varying prices.

 

I bought an SSD. I dont know the difference between a 5 vs 3 MOBO. Is a 3 better?

 

I am willing to go up to 1200 if parts I have listed are no good but i do like around 1000 for this build. I read that the full tower I picked out is very easy to work in compared to some reviews of a mid tower being difficult to work with. This is my first ever build so I want to make sure there is some wiggle room for my newbie hands.

You don't need to worry about mid tower being harder. My first build was a mid tower and I had no problems with the case. I would recommend the cooler master Mastercase pro 5 for your case if you are going for one around 100-150 bucks, it has excellent airflow and is very modular so you can swap out hard drive bays and front I/O shield very easily, though if you want one cheaper at around 50-70 both the nzxt s340 and corsair 200r are great options.