Specs

[KrypTonian]

Linus could you make a video for 800$- 1000 $ gaming Computer, I need to make one for counter strike GO for streaming and playing gaming and if you could let me know what monitor should I go for along with it and a budget monitor aswell.

 

Many Thanks.

[don_svetlio]

Linus won't read this but we will. Give me 3 mins

[don_svetlio]

RX 480 and Free-sync with 1ms response time. Perfect for CS:GO

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($178.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.29 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.88 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2257-MHD 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($129.99 @ B&H)
Total: $959.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 09:53 EDT-0400

[fehllyy]

sounds like a good build 

1 minute ago, don_svetlio said:

RX 480 and Free-sync with 1ms response time. Perfect for CS:GO

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($178.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.29 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.88 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2257-MHD 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($129.99 @ B&H)
Total: $959.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 09:53 EDT-0400

 

[manikyath]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

RX 480 and Free-sync with 1ms response time. Perfect for CS:GO

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($178.88 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.29 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($62.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($109.88 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2257-MHD 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($129.99 @ B&H)
Total: $959.27
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 09:53 EDT-0400

from experience, the i5 4460 isnt all too amazing at streaming, if OP doesnt play any vram heavy games, it may be better to instead go for the 4GB version of the RX480 (i agree with the RX480 itself) and give the processor a bump.

 

also, is there a reason you specificly went for the define R4 over the R5 or any other alternatives?

[don_svetlio]

Just now, manikyath said:

from experience, the i5 4460 isnt all too amazing at streaming, if OP doesnt play any vram heavy games, it may be better to instead go for the 4GB version of the RX480 (i agree with the RX480 itself) and give the processor a bump.

 

also, is there a reason you specificly went for the define R4 over the R5 or any other alternatives?

Honestly - I like the R4 more but it's up to the OP. Let me see what I can change. My main goal was Free-sync since that's cheap

[don_svetlio]

1 minute ago, manikyath said:

from experience, the i5 4460 isnt all too amazing at streaming, if OP doesnt play any vram heavy games, it may be better to instead go for the 4GB version of the RX480 (i agree with the RX480 itself) and give the processor a bump.

 

also, is there a reason you specificly went for the define R4 over the R5 or any other alternatives?

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($29.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: PNY CS1111 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2257-MHD 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($129.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1034.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 09:59 EDT-0400

[manikyath]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

Honestly - I like the R4 more but it's up to the OP. Let me see what I can change. My main goal was Free-sync since that's cheap

for a streaming rig freesync is a waste, for the most optimal viewer experience and most hassle-free setup (which are IMO both priorities when streaming) you'll have to preferably lock your framerate to a multiple of 30 (or 60) either way.

[don_svetlio]

Just now, manikyath said:

for a streaming rig freesync is a waste, for the most optimal viewer experience and most hassle-free setup (which are IMO both priorities when streaming) you'll have to preferably lock your framerate to a multiple of 30 (or 60) either way.

It still reduces input latency which is a BIG factor for CS:GO. I've been playing on a crappy old screen and with low frame rates (80) for the past week and compared to my other screen and 300fps it's a BIG difference.

[manikyath]

2 minutes ago, don_svetlio said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: ASRock Z170 Pro4S ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($82.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($29.99 @ Adorama)
Storage: PNY CS1111 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2257-MHD 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($129.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1034.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 09:59 EDT-0400

i like that one, also good thinking on the define S, i dont really know how much better the 6600k will do, but userbenchmark at least gives it that edge i'd prefer over a 4460.

[don_svetlio]

Just now, manikyath said:

i like that one, also good thinking on the define S, i dont really know how much better the 6600k will do, but userbenchmark at least gives it that edge i'd prefer over a 4460.

If you OC the 6600K a bit you will see a noticeable improvement. That being said, I will try to squeeze in a i7 4790 or Xeon E3 1231v3. Give me a min

[don_svetlio]

Well - it's this or the 6600K

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.29 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1111 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2257-MHD 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($129.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1002.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 10:05 EDT-0400

[manikyath]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

Well - it's this or the 6600K

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1231 V3 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($239.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.89 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($43.88 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Crucial 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($32.29 @ OutletPC)
Storage: PNY CS1111 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($59.99 @ Best Buy)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon RX 480 8GB Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($83.88 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: ViewSonic VX2257-MHD 21.5" 60Hz Monitor  ($129.99 @ B&H)
Total: $1002.38
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-21 10:05 EDT-0400

that's most likely gonna be a winner for the 6600K if i have to base myself off userbenchmark.

[don_svetlio]

Just now, manikyath said:

that's most likely gonna be a winner for the 6600K if i have to base myself off userbenchmark.

Depends. 4 threads or less - 6660K
6-8 threads - Xeon wins handily.

[manikyath]

Just now, don_svetlio said:

Depends. 4 threads or less - 6660K
6-8 threads - Xeon wins handily.

actually, according to userbenchmark the xeon only ahs a 14% edge on the 6600k at stock, meaning if you manage to bump your i5 to 4GHz (which it should dang well be capable of if you dont have the worst loss of the silicon lotery ever) it's a winner overall.

[Herman Mcpootis]

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1230 V5 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($252.99 @ SuperBiiz) extra threads help with streaming IIRC
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X150M-PLUS WS Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($52.96 @ Amazon)  $32 after rebates
Memory: G.Skill Aegis 16GB (1 x 16GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($54.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.49 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Zotac GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Mini Video Card  ($250.00) 
Case: NZXT S340 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($64.95 @ Directron) 
Power Supply: Rosewill 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 144Hz Monitor  ($187.99 @ Best Buy) since you wanted a 144hz monitor
Total: $1031.35
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-22 06:14 EDT-0400

 

[KrypTonian]

Wow guyz thankyou soo much I will start building by the end of this month  thankyou soo much i was thinking of going with the Nvidia GTX 1060? as i have heard its really good what are your opinions and do you guyz know any 120 hz monitors i mean i can add another 100 dollars for the monitor  please do let me know 

and thanks once again for helping me out