$750 Gaming PC

[Findouse]

Hi, 

I am planning on building a gaming pc for about 950$ CDN (750$ US) and would like help on what parts to use.

I have planned a build already but don't know if it is good bang for the buck and Im new to PC building aswell.

I do not want a AMD CPU.

Here is the PC i planned: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2mgmVn

Im going for a blue setup.

Any tips would help, thanks.

[ronstig]

Looks okay, I would get some cheaper RAM though to save some money.

[jj9987]

Or leave it out completely, optical drives are barely needed nowadays. OS can be installed from USB stick.

[don_svetlio]

PSU is bad
Board is overpriced
GPU is too weak for 1080p

[Findouse]

2 minutes ago, jj9987 said:

Or leave it out completely, optical drives are barely needed nowadays. OS can be installed from USB stick.

True, Thanks

[Findouse]

5 minutes ago, ronstig said:

Looks okay, I would get some cheaper RAM though to save some money.

Ya, thanks

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, Findouse said:

Ya, thanks

This performs about 80% better and has an SSD and a good PSU. Enjoy

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.00 @ Canada Computers)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($60.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.25 @ shopRBC)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 380 4GB royalQueen OC Video Card  ($249.98 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.54 @ shopRBC)
Total: $940.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 17:05 EDT-0400

[don_svetlio]

Version with a monitor - an IPS one

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 3.7GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($148.98 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($60.98 @ DirectCanada)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($39.99 @ NCIX)
Storage: PNY CS1311 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($53.24 @ DirectCanada)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($65.25 @ shopRBC)
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 380 4GB royalQueen OC Video Card  ($249.98 @ Canada Computers)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($94.99 @ NCIX)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($85.54 @ shopRBC)
Monitor: AOC i2267Fw 60Hz 22.0" Monitor  ($139.99 @ Canada Computers)
Total: $938.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 17:07 EDT-0400

[YongKang]

you can go for a skylake setup 6400 with a H170 or B150 board and get similar performance. It's always nice to be on a newer platforme if you are just starting out.

You could go for cheaper RAM and that gpu doesn't cut it quite well these days. Try a R9 380.
That psu is ok for the budget. 

[don_svetlio]

Just now, YongKang said:

you can go for a skylake setup 6400 with a H170 or B150 board and get similar performance. It's always nice to be on a newer platforme if you are just starting out.

You could go for cheaper RAM and that gpu doesn't cut it quite well these days. Try a R9 380.
That psu is ok for the budget. 

Skylake won't fit - he has an 800CAD budget minus the screen and DVD burner realistically.

i3 + R9 380 is the best he can do in terms of performance

[YongKang]

1 minute ago, don_svetlio said:

Skylake won't fit - he has an 800CAD budget minus the screen and DVD burner realistically.

i3 + R9 380 is the best he can do in terms of performance

6400 is almost the same price as the 4460 and the cheapest skylake board (H110) cost like 60-70 bucks. It should fit in the budget.

[don_svetlio]

Just now, YongKang said:

6400 is almost the same price as the 4460 and the cheapest skylake board (H110) cost like 60-70 bucks. It should fit in the budget.

Look at the 4460 - it's more than a 380. He'd have to lose the SSD and get a worse case. Not worth the trade off.

[Findouse]

5 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

Skylake won't fit - he has an 800CAD budget minus the screen and DVD burner realistically.

i3 + R9 380 is the best he can do in terms of performance

I think the case i could down grade a little bit, i do not think it will affect to much at this budget, but still I'm pretty new to this stuff so i wouldn't know much

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011056ww

 

[YongKang]

2 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

Look at the 4460 - it's more than a 380. He'd have to lose the SSD and get a worse case. Not worth the trade off.

120gb SSD is like really small, bro. I think he can add it on later.

[Findouse]

Just now, YongKang said:

120gb SSD is like really small, bro. I think he can add it on later.

ya but i think it would be enough space for the apps, games and the OS. hmmm

[don_svetlio]

3 minutes ago, YongKang said:

120gb SSD is like really small, bro. I think he can add it on later.

 

1 minute ago, Findouse said:

ya but i think it would be enough space for the apps, games and the OS. hmmm

the SSD is for OS and certain apps only - the WD Blue 1TB is for games

[Aereldor]

That's an incredible deal on the motherboard.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($262.95 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER B6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.15 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($418.79 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.42 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $943.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 17:22 EDT-0400

[don_svetlio]

4 minutes ago, Findouse said:

I think the case i could down grade a little bit, i do not think it will affect to much at this budget, but still I'm pretty new to this stuff so i wouldn't know much

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011056ww

 

No problem, case is yours. I'd highly suggest keeping 2 things from my proposal - the PSU - it's a fantastic unit for that price and the GPU - it's the best value card on the market.

[YongKang]

Just now, Aereldor said:

That's an incredible deal on the motherboard.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($244.15 @ Vuugo) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER B6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.15 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: Club 3D Radeon R9 380 4GB royalQueen OC Video Card  ($249.98 @ Canada Computers) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.42 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $756.34
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 17:19 EDT-0400

Wow that mobo price!!!! QUICK!!!!

[don_svetlio]

3 minutes ago, Aereldor said:

That's an incredible deal on the motherboard.

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($262.95 @ shopRBC) 
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER B6 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($49.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($34.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($64.15 @ Vuugo) 
Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 390 8GB Double Dissipation Video Card  ($418.79 @ Newegg Canada) 
Case: Thermaltake Versa H21 ATX Mid Tower Case  ($43.42 @ Amazon Canada) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($69.88 @ Canada Computers) 
Total: $943.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-04-10 17:22 EDT-0400

Monitor?

[Aereldor]

2 minutes ago, YongKang said:

Wow that mobo price!!!! QUICK!!!!

Clearance sale- In-store only. RUN.

[Aereldor]

1 minute ago, don_svetlio said:

Monitor?

Compromises.

 

Swap the 390 for a 380x and the 4590 for a 4460, and it should be more than enough for a decent FreeSync 1080p monitor.

[Findouse]

2 minutes ago, Aereldor said:

Clearance sale- In-store only. RUN.

its good i live close to a Canada Computers store so. lol

[Aereldor]

Just now, Findouse said:

its good i live close to a Canada Computers store so. lol

Can you get me one and ship it to the other side of the world?

[Findouse]

3 minutes ago, Aereldor said:

Clearance sale- In-store only. RUN.

DAMN. i just went on the website and it said the mobo is soldout