Best Gaming Build For $1300

[Limitation8]

Hi, I am going to make a gaming computer for myself but don't know what parts to choose. Can anyone help me tell which parts would be the best for a $1300 gaming build and it has to include a monitor + windows 8. It can be intel or amd. It doesn't matter as long as it performs well and is the best bang for your buck price to performance. Please help me because I am new to this and I don't know what parts are the best for a $1300 budget.

[X1XNobleX1X]

Hi, I am going to make a gaming computer for myself but don't know what parts to choose. Can anyone help me tell which parts would be the best for a $1300 gaming build and it has to include a monitor + windows 8. It can be intel or amd. It doesn't matter as long as it performs well and is the best bang for your buck price to performance. Please help me because I am new to this and I don't know what parts are the best for a $1300 budget.

Welcome to the forums.

Is this $1300 USD?

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.98 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1294.86

 

Woops, forgot the mintor. 

[Limitation8]

No $1300 CND

[WoodenMarker]

What kind of dollars are you using?

[AlwaysFSX]

Welcome to the forums.

Is this $1300 USD?

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.98 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1294.86

 

Woops, forgot the mintor. 

I'd swap for an 840 EVO 120 gig and save a few bucks there

[mandrigald]

Welcome to the forums.

Is this $1300 USD?

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.98 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1294.86

 

Woops, forgot the mintor. 

Dont think I could have done any better myself.

[X1XNobleX1X]

Dont think I could have done any better myself.

Thank you!

[Limitation8]

Just to clarify everyone I am in Canada so it will be $1300 Canadian dollars

[tp95112]

Welcome to the forums.

Is this $1300 USD?

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.98 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1294.86

 

Woops, forgot the mintor. 

You might be able to save some money on the motherboard and ssd by going with a 840 evo and but it towards a better graphics card

[X1XNobleX1X]

You might be able to save some money on the motherboard and ssd by going with a 840 evo and but it towards a better graphics card

 

Dont think I could have done any better myself.

 

I'd swap for an 840 EVO 120 gig and save a few bucks there

OP wanted a monitor, forgot to include that, so things have to change. 

Also it's Canadian $ not USD, so that also has to be changed. 

[WoodenMarker]

No $1300 CND

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them. You should've also read this before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

 

My recommendations: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2uIyE

[Evostatic343]

Welcome to the forums.

Is this $1300 USD?

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.98 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1294.86

 

Woops, forgot the mintor. 

Maybe go with a single channel 8 gb ram instead of the 2x4gb so you have more room to upgrade in the future

[Limitation8]

how do you tag a member?

[LogicDeifying]

Welcome to the forums.

Is this $1300 USD?

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($225.99 @ NCIX US) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC) 

Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Hero ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($189.99 @ NCIX US) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($134.98 @ Amazon) 

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($82.99 @ NCIX US) 

Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card ($309.99 @ Amazon) 

Case: Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter) 

Power Supply: PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($57.99 @ Microcenter) 

Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg) 

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($95.98 @ OutletPC) 

Total: $1294.86

 

Woops, forgot the mintor. 

Go 8320 and can you link list,also get retail Windows not OEM.

[LogicDeifying]

how do you tag a member?

Put @ and then the users name or respond to the post they made put "quote"

[X1XNobleX1X]

Go 8320 and can you link list,also get retail Windows not OEM.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2uIFW

[Limitation8]

Put @ and then the users name or respond to the post they made put "quote"

Ok thanks

[Limitation8]

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2uIFW

It is a good build but needs a graphics card since I will be playing games like bf4.

[X1XNobleX1X]

It is a good build but needs a graphics card since I will be playing games like bf4.

It did, if you see my previous post it has a 280x. I had to change it due to the currency being CAD and you needing a monitor. Still haven't changed it yet. I would look at @WoodenMarker 's build. 

[LogicDeifying]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD FX-8320 3.5GHz 8-Core Processor  ($148.00 @ Vuugo) 

CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Motherboard:  ASRock 990FX Extreme3 ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard  ($124.00 @ Vuugo) 

Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($86.28 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($104.79 @ DirectCanada) 

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($94.75 @ Vuugo) 

Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($324.00 @ Vuugo) 

Case:  Corsair 400R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($90.78 @ DirectCanada) 

Power Supply:  Corsair Builder 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($64.99 @ Amazon Canada) 

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (32/64-bit)  ($113.54 @ DirectCanada) 

Total: $1180.92

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-03 00:11 EST-0500)

Pick a monitor

[Limitation8]

You need to quote a post or tag a member or else they won't get a notification you replied to them. You should've also read this before posting: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/3061-build-plan-thread-recommendations-please-read-before-posting/

 

My recommendations: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/2uIyE

I really like the build but is the antec one a good case in terms of upgradability and cooling? Will the 8320 not bottleneck with a gtx 770?

[brob]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.79 @ DirectCanada)
Motherboard:  ASRock Z87M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($102.00 @ Vuugo)
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Memory Express)
Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)
Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($324.00 @ Vuugo)
Case:  Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.74 @ DirectCanada)
Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Memory Express)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($93.88 @ DirectCanada)
Monitor:  LG 23EA53V-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Memory Express)
Total: $1262.36
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-03 00:31 EST-0500)

[Limitation8]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.79 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard:  ASRock Z87M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($102.00 @ Vuugo)

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Memory Express)

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Memory Express)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($324.00 @ Vuugo)

Case:  Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($47.74 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Memory Express)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($93.88 @ DirectCanada)

Monitor:  LG 23EA53V-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Memory Express)

Total: $1262.36

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-03 00:31 EST-0500)

It is really good but I am looking for a standard atx motherboard. Not a micro atx but still thanks for trying.

[WoodenMarker]

I really like the build but is the antec one a good case in terms of upgradability and cooling? Will the 8320 not bottleneck with a gtx 770?

It's a pretty good case that should have just about everything you would need that can fit most high end parts with ease.

No, it will not bottleneck.

[brob]

It is really good but I am looking for a standard atx motherboard. Not a micro atx but still thanks for trying.

 

You might want to update your OP to make that clear.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($249.79 @ DirectCanada)

Motherboard:  ASRock Z87 Extreme3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($130.50 @ Vuugo)

Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ Memory Express)

Storage:  Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Memory Express)

Storage:  Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.99 @ DirectCanada)

Video Card:  Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Video Card  ($324.00 @ Vuugo)

Case:  Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($54.69 @ DirectCanada)

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($69.99 @ Memory Express)

Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)  ($93.88 @ DirectCanada)

Monitor:  LG 23EA53V-P 23.0" Monitor  ($149.99 @ Memory Express)

Total: $1297.81

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-01-03 00:48 EST-0500)