$1000 BUDGET GAMING PC BUILD!!! Need some help!!!

[SaintBorris]

hey guys! This is the first pc build I have ever made, so I'm sorry if it looks bad. I put it together in about 20 minutes, so please post a comment if there is something wrong. I love in Australia, and my budget is around $1000 (AUD) give or take a few hundred.

I am using pc case gear: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php
to get all of my computer components.

here is my build: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_list...

I will not be overclocking until I am ready to do so. I have put an aftermarket fan in the build for the future.

advice is appreciated, and I do not mind any recommendations.

Purchase date: hopefully next week.

Budget Range: $1000 (AUD). I would like to save as much money as possible.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, recording (fraps, etc), commentating, streaming/live streaming, movies, producing music, cd's, pretty much everyday stuff.

Are you buying a monitor: Yes. Preferably 21.5" to 22". I would like you to recommend a good monitor from $100 (AUD) - $150 (AUD)

Parts to Upgrade: everything. I will need some help to see if my build is good for gaming.

Do you need to buy OS: Yes, i will be buying windows 7 home premium as the OS, as windows 8 is meant for PHONES not COMPUTERS.

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: pc case gear: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php
(they have the cheapest prices for Australian users).

Location: Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia. I will be buying all of my components from pc case gear, as there is no parts shop where I live, that are cheap.

Parts Preferences: I would like to keep with the AMD preference, as I here they are the best for budget builds. (I am not a fanboy, and do not want this feed to become a battlefield for INTEL/AMD enthusiasts).

Overclocking: Definately not for the time being.

SLI or Crossfire: No, not needed

Your Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: none, unless you have something to say.

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I am upgrading because my laptop is not the best choice for gaming. I have the HP ENVY14 SPECTRE (you can search up the specs and correct me if I am wrong).

Please read the above I would like to see a post about the monitor

Thank you

 

[CommentariesAnd More]

Your wishlist is private , make it public.

 

[CommentariesAnd More]

This one will be nice -
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($209.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: ASRock 990FX Extreme4 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($159.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($69.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7870 XT 2GB Video Card ($229.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($149.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($25.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $998.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-04 03:04 EST+1000)

 

[SaintBorris]

I am terribly sorry. But it seems my entire account has Ben wiped clean :O
I will make a new wish list of what I had.
But from what I can see yours is a lot better suited than mine.
Also could you recommend a good monitor between $100 - $150?
And a good budget cpu cooler. I will be paying for the monitor and is separately from the build.
Also, there are three Gpus for the same price. Should I go for Msi, sapphire, or go with your powercolour one?

Thank you

 

[SaintBorris]

Here is the build:
http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=161858&action=wish_lists

 

[CommentariesAnd More]

A Cooler Master Hyper TX3 will fit in your rig - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=18944 . Its cheap but great. I am using a Water cooler ATM ( Corsair H60 ) If you can spend on a water cooler , why not ? And for the monitor , this will be good - http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1212&products_id=19200 . Its 20bucks more than your budget , but is worth that 170 Price tag. Also buy the Sapphire one , PCpartpicker didn't show me that one. Sorry 😛 And about the 7870 XT its almost a 7950 , thats why don't buy a 7870 , buy a 7870XT and later on CrossFire if you want to.

 

[AlexWalker]

Thank you. I did not know that about the sapphire gpu. I have changed that and her is my updated build: http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=wish_lists&wlcId=161858&action=wish_lists

Also my friend has an $800 budget. He will be using pccasegear as well. If you wouldn't mind, would you be able to post some specs for that too? He will be doing gaming for his new channel on youtube.

 

[Marcopolo123]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($195.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1217.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-04 20:06 EST+1000)

<<<<<<Drop the screen
And replace the hd 7950 with the hd 7870 XT>>>>>>

 

[AlexWalker]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($235.00 @ PCCaseGear)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U9B SE2 37.9 CFM CPU Cooler ($59.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77X-D3H ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($139.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($72.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($329.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Enforcer ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 520W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($195.00 @ PCCaseGear)
Total: $1217.00
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-05-04 20:06 EST+1000)

<<<<<<Drop the screen
And replace the hd 7950 with the hd 7870 XT>>>>>>

That's still a tad bit expensive, but I'll recommend it to my othe friend, he's got a $1200 budget .

I think I will stick with the amd build. The fx 8350 seems to be good for te price

I would still like to get some advice about an $800 budget build though.