Gaming computer config

[Pvakharwala32]

Hey guys..!! 

I want to build a gaming computer priced under $1000(U.S. dollar)....

Please give me some configs and suggestions

Its first time I am building a custom rig so you might face some noobie question ?

[HKZeroFive]

Assuming no peripherals, monitors or OS is needed:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($111.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($80.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1017.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 02:54 EST-0500

[Pvakharwala32]

3 minutes ago, HKZeroFive said:

Assuming no peripherals, monitors or OS is needed:

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($254.89 @ OutletPC) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.50 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($111.88 @ OutletPC) 
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($80.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($84.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($274.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.99 @ Micro Center) 
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $1017.01
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 02:54 EST-0500

What if I want to go with Gtx 970?

[HKZeroFive]

Just now, Pvakharwala32 said:

What if I want to go with Gtx 970?

Well, it'll be more expensive. And I don't see the point of spending more to have it unless you want Shadowplay. The performance is similar (if not better half of the time).

 

So IMO, the R9 390 is the better buy.

[Pvakharwala32]

1 minute ago, HKZeroFive said:

Well, it'll be more expensive. And I don't see the point of spending more to have it unless you want Shadowplay. The performance is similar (if not better half of the time).

 

So IMO, the R9 390 is the better buy.

Alright.. Thank you! 

[Streetguru]

4 minutes ago, Pvakharwala32 said:

What if I want to go with Gtx 970?

You don't the 390 is faster overall

 

also sticking to a Xeon 1231v3 over an unlocked i5

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LgJB23
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LgJB23/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($244.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($70.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: Corsair 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($78.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra II 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($133.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($49.89 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon R9 390 8GB PCS+ Video Card  ($303.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $982.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-02-06 03:05 EST-0500