First Gaming PC

[NoHabloWalmart]

Alright so I want to build my own PC and I have a build in mind but I need some input. I'm planning to play some GTA V, CSGO, and Battlefield on a 1080p, maybe 1440p monitor. My budget is around $1000 and I'm kinda going for a blue interior theme. Thanks for your suggestions (: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bXQ3hM

[don_svetlio]

give me a min

[Samppa221]

Change the psu to a better quality one (SeaSonic, XFX...)

 

Change the GPU to a R9 390/x

 

Change the Z97 mobo to a B85 or a H97

[don_svetlio]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 

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

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.54 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390X 8GB Tri-X OC Video Card  ($378.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.82 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($110.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1001.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-27 10:17 EST-0500

[don_svetlio]

Alright so I want to build my own PC and I have a build in mind but I need some input. I'm planning to play some GTA V, CSGO, and Battlefield on a 1080p, maybe 1440p monitor. My budget is around $1000 and I'm kinda going for a blue interior theme. Thanks for your suggestions (: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bXQ3hM

Included a 1080p IPS monitor

[Samppa221]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 

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

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.54 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390X 8GB Tri-X OC Video Card  ($378.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.82 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($110.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1001.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-27 10:17 EST-0500

 

Or dis ^^

[GeorgeKellow]

Why do you need to liquid cool if you haven't got an unlocked cpu?

[ShiroArikawa]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 

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

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.54 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($48.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390X 8GB Tri-X OC Video Card  ($378.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ NCIX US) 

Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($76.82 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: Asus VN248H-P 23.8" Monitor  ($110.98 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1001.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-27 10:17 EST-0500

i would make a build if my school didn't block pcpartpicker for "ill solicit games content" yeah idk either, I'd try a 980ti lol

[GER_T4IGA]

So the only thing you need to have a look at now is the case. That might not be nice enough for you but it is a good case structurally.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($106.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate SV35.5 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.98 @ Directron)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 390X 8GB Tri-X OC Video Card  ($378.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Monitor: Acer G227HQLbi 60Hz 21.5" Monitor  ($99.99 @ Micro Center)
Total: $1119.77
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-27 10:27 EST-0500

[Marziman]

Alright so I want to build my own PC and I have a build in mind but I need some input. I'm planning to play some GTA V, CSGO, and Battlefield on a 1080p, maybe 1440p monitor. My budget is around $1000 and I'm kinda going for a blue interior theme. Thanks for your suggestions (: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/bXQ3hM

Actually, that build isn't half bad.  I suggest dumping the GTX 970 for a superior R9 380, or 380X(There isn't much of a difference between x and non x but hey it's newer).  Also you can OC non OC-able CPU's with MOST Z170 boards nowadays.

[Jack Kaye Pc Gamer]

Yh the case has usb 3.0 but the mobo doesn't(for dons build)

[Matias_Chambers]

So you also need a monitor, keyboard, headset and mouse?

[Aereldor]

A little over budget, but I've included a 1440p IPS monitor, room to upgrade to crossfire, and a blue/white theme. You can step down to an i5 4460, but I think the Xeon is better value.
 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($86.88 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($63.88 @ OutletPC) 

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  ($293.98 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor  ($329.99 @ Micro Center) 

Total: $1232.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-27 11:01 EST-0500


This one has a weaker CPU, less mass storage space, and a micro-ATX motherboard. Also, it gives up the crossfire upgradeability and has a smaller 1440p monitor. On the upside, it's about $200 cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($174.89 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($51.89 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory  ($34.99 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.99 @ Amazon) 

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

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($279.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($34.99 @ Newegg) 

Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor  ($254.10 @ B&H) 

Total: $990.71

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-27 11:10 EST-0500

To compliment the blue interior theme, you can add in this blue Silverstone CPU cooler for slightly better temps and silence than the stock heatsink. 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-cpu-cooler-ar06

[GER_T4IGA]

Actually, that build isn't half bad. I suggest dumping the GTX 970 for a superior R9 380, or 380X(There isn't much of a difference between x and non x but hey it's newer). Also you can OC non OC-able CPU's with MOST Z170 boards nowadays.

The 380/X is not really a competitor of the 970. More like the 390/X vs 970.

[GER_T4IGA]

A little over budget, but I've included a 1440p IPS monitor, room to upgrade to crossfire, and a blue/white theme. You can step down to an i5 4460, but I think the Xeon is better value.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($86.88 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Blue 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($38.99 @ SuperBiiz)

Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($63.88 @ OutletPC)

Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card ($293.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA NEX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($329.99 @ Micro Center)

Total: $1232.68

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-27 11:01 EST-0500

This one has a weaker CPU, less mass storage space, and a micro-ATX motherboard. Also, it gives up the crossfire upgradeability and has a smaller 1440p monitor. On the upside, it's about $200 cheaper.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($174.89 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: MSI H81M-E34 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($51.89 @ OutletPC)

Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($34.99 @ Amazon)

Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($53.99 @ Amazon)

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

Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg)

Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)

Monitor: Acer G257HU smidpx 60Hz 25.0" Monitor ($254.10 @ B&H)

Total: $990.71

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-01-27 11:10 EST-0500

To compliment the blue interior theme, you can add in this blue Silverstone CPU cooler for slightly better temps and silence than the stock heatsink.

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/silverstone-cpu-cooler-ar06

I wouldn't buy either of the PSUs you recommended.

I can't snipn because mobile . Sry to everybody scrolling theough.

[Aereldor]

I wouldn't buy either of the PSUs you recommended.

I can't snipn because mobile . Sry to everybody scrolling theough.

It's about $20 more to a SeaSonic s12ii of equivalent voltage, so OP could consider that if these PSUs are as bad as you say they are.

[GER_T4IGA]

It's about $20 more to a SeaSonic s12ii of equivalent voltage, so OP could consider that if these PSUs are as bad as you say they are.

Before even considering performance I'd ask myself if there isn't a higher justifiable budget than 35$ when building a 900$ build.

The NEX is not as bad but ad you said there are better PSUs out there and I think you should better go for those if you can.