Cyber Monday Gaming PC Building Help ($1000-1300 USD)

[Omie]

So with cyber Monday coming up, I was planning to build a new gaming PC.

 

I want to be able to max out all current games at at least 60fps in 1080P. I would also like a monitor/OS/optical drive included in the build if possible and for it to be an Intel/nVidia based build.

 

My budget is around $1000-1300 USD and was wondering if I'll be able to afford something during a cyber Monday sale (or if there are any good sales right now) which fits my needs described above.

 

Would anyone be willing to help me with creating a build?

 

Thanks!

[antisleep]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($90.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
SSD: SK hynix SL308 250GB  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer G257HL BMIDX 25.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1270.88

 

All from Newegg except 2TB HDD.

$30 Windows 10 key: Kinguin.net or r/microsoftsoftwareswap

 

If you need to cut down a bit, get a cheaper PSU like Corsair CX550M/Seasonic S12II or M12II/Antec HCG-620M or cheaper case like a 100R.

[Simon771]

6 minutes ago, antisleep said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($90.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
SSD: SK hynix SL308 250GB  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer G257HL BMIDX 25.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1270.88

 

All from Newegg except 2TB HDD.

$30 Windows 10 key: Kinguin.net or r/microsoftsoftwareswap

 

If you need to cut down a bit, get a cheaper PSU like Corsair CX550M/Seasonic S12II or M12II/Antec HCG-620M or cheaper case like a 100R.

That is a great build, and will do even 1440p at 60FPS on ultra settings ( at least in 95% of the games).

OP, go with that build and you are golden!

[Omie]

8 minutes ago, antisleep said:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($299.99 @ Newegg) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.99 @ Newegg Marketplace) 
Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($90.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Team Vulcan 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
SSD: SK hynix SL308 250GB  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 7K3000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($51.00 @ Amazon) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Windforce OC Video Card  ($379.99 @ Newegg) 
Case: Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case  ($62.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($75.98 @ Newegg) 
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer  ($19.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Acer G257HL BMIDX 25.0" 60Hz Monitor  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1270.88

 

All from Newegg except 2TB HDD.

$30 Windows 10 key: Kinguin.net or r/microsoftsoftwareswap

 

If you need to cut down a bit, get a cheaper PSU like Corsair CX550M/Seasonic S12II or M12II/Antec HCG-620M or cheaper case like a 100R.

Thanks! 

 

So are any of these on sale right now, or are they going to get cheaper come cyber Monday?

 

And I just realized I already have a monitor from my old build (BenQ GW2255 60Hz). But I was also wondering if it would be worth it to get a 120 Hz monitor to play games at above 60 fps so I don't use Vsync and risk dropping below 60 fps.

[antisleep]

On 11/25/2016 at 2:45 PM, Omie said:

So are any of these on sale right now, or are they going to get cheaper come cyber Monday?

>6700K

>Asrock mobo

>250GB SSD

>2TB HDD

>1070

>monitor

 

are discounted

 

On 11/25/2016 at 2:45 PM, Omie said:

And I just realized I already have a monitor from my old build (BenQ GW2255 60Hz). But I was also wondering if it would be worth it to get a 120 Hz monitor to play games at above 60 fps so I don't use Vsync and risk dropping below 60 fps.

144Hz is great if you're into fast paced fps games like CSGO. And don't use Vsync.

[Omie]

On 11/26/2016 at 3:10 AM, antisleep said:

>6700K

>Asrock mobo

>250GB SSD

>2TB HDD

>1070

>monitor

 

are discounted

 

144Hz is great if you're into fast paced fps games like CSGO. And don't use Vsync.

 

Unfortunately it looks like I waited too long and the $299 i7 6700k was sold out. I was initially planning on waiting till Cyber Monday to buy the parts but I guess the sale started early and I missed out.

 

 

Also, I may need a 144Hz monitor because my current 60Hz monitor gets bad screen tears if I don't use Vsync, however I'm not sure if that is because of my system or the monitor itself.

 

 

[antisleep]

6 hours ago, Omie said:

Unfortunately it looks like I waited too long and the $299 i7 6700k was sold out. I was initially planning on waiting till Cyber Monday to buy the parts but I guess the sale started early and I missed out.

 

Also, I may need a 144Hz monitor because my current 60Hz monitor gets bad screen tears if I don't use Vsync, however I'm not sure if that is because of my system or the monitor itself.

If you wait further the other discounted parts might run out as well.

 

>The 2TB HDD on Amazon is on stock again btw

 

There should be a few 144Hz monitors for under $220.

[Omie]

12 hours ago, antisleep said:

If you wait further the other discounted parts might run out as well.

 

>The 2TB HDD on Amazon is on stock again btw

 

There should be a few 144Hz monitors for under $220.

Can you recommend me a good 144Hz monitor that I can buy under the $220 price that you mentioned?

 

Also, I heard that the motherboard does not support SLI and that a lot of people are complaining in the reviews about the BIOS freezing up and having problems with the motherboard in general. In the future if I want to go SLI, I want to be able to without buying a new motherboard. I also want a more reliable motherboard and don't want things such as BIOS freeze ups, etc.

 

Is there a better motherboard you can recommend for me? I don't mind spending a few extra bucks.

[antisleep]

Wasn't aware of those issues, I've read good reviews on that board but if you insist then here are better ones:

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($130.98 @ Newegg) 

^red LEDs

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($121.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($115.98 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ B&H) 
 

For monitor:

Monitor: AOC G2460PQU 24.0" 144Hz Monitor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

^If you want adjustable stand

Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 144Hz Monitor  ($188.83 @ B&H) 

[Omie]

11 minutes ago, antisleep said:

Wasn't aware of those issues, I've read good reviews on that board but if you insist then here are better ones:

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Ultra Gaming ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($130.98 @ Newegg) 

^red LEDs

Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($121.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($115.98 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($119.99 @ B&H) 
 

For monitor:

Monitor: AOC G2460PQU 24.0" 144Hz Monitor  ($209.99 @ Newegg) 

^If you want adjustable stand

Monitor: Acer GN246HL 24.0" 144Hz Monitor  ($188.83 @ B&H) 

Thanks! I'm almost prepared to order. Here is what I have so far:

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PppjN

 

However, I couldn't find the Asus Z170 PRO GAMING for $121.99 on Newegg. It says like 169.99.

 

Btw, I also swapped out the SSD with an A-Data one cause the one you recommended didn't have any reviews on it, so I was uneasy with ordering.

[antisleep]

5 minutes ago, Omie said:

Thanks! I'm almost prepared to order. Here is what I have so far:

 

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/PppjN

 

However, I couldn't find the Asus Z170 PRO GAMING for $121.99 on Newegg. It says like 169.99.

 

Btw, I also swapped out the SSD with an A-Data one cause the one you recommended didn't have any reviews on it, so I was uneasy with ordering.

The Asus Pro Gaming is out of stock on newegg.

 

Please keep the SK Hynix SSD, if I were to pick one that isn't an 850 EVO - I'd get the Hynix or Crucial MX300.

"The SK hynix SL308 trails the 850 Evo in some aspects, but it is the first serious product to close the gap." -TomsHardware

[Omie]

13 minutes ago, antisleep said:

The Asus Pro Gaming is out of stock on newegg.

 

Please keep the SK Hynix SSD, if I were to pick one that isn't an 850 EVO - I'd get the Hynix or Crucial MX300.

"The SK hynix SL308 trails the 850 Evo in some aspects, but it is the first serious product to close the gap." -TomsHardware

Oh ok will do. 

 

There is a board called Asus pro gaming that is in stock but it says AURA instead of ATX. Do you know what that means?

 

Parts list so far: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/WXxZzM

[antisleep]

36 minutes ago, Omie said:

There is a board called Asus pro gaming that is in stock but it says AURA instead of ATX. Do you know what that means?

It's the newer version of that same board with added LED.

[Omie]

19 minutes ago, antisleep said:

It's the newer version of that same board with added LED.

Oh ok. I'll just get that then if the other board is still out of stock.

 

Also, if I buy the OS from the site you suggested, how do I go about installing from a new build it if I won't have a physical disc?

[antisleep]

3 minutes ago, Omie said:

Oh ok. I'll just get that then if the other board is still out of stock.

 

Also, if I buy the OS from the site you suggested, how do I go about installing from a new build it if I won't have a physical disc?