[SOLVED] $1200 CAD PC build (intel-Nvidia)

[jtomar]

I’m currently looking to build a PC that’s capable of gaming well, and I would choose to use Intel-Nvidia parts along with this, as that is what my parents would prefer.
Another preference I have is that I’d like 16 GB of ram and an SSD.
I have very little experience in building pcs, however, I have some experience dealing with the specific parts. I was hoping for a build that would be good for playing all games at 60fps while being fast in dealing with normal computer activities.
I do not have a monitor either so that would be included in the cost. I’m not in need of a crazy 144hz monitor.

Thanks Everyone! Please let me know if I’m being crazy with these components with my price.
-Edit:1200 CAD is about 850 USD but I’m willing to go to around 900 USD

 

[jeremyj_83]

I’m currently looking to build a PC that’s capable of gaming well, and I would choose to use Intel-Nvidia parts along with this, as that is what my parents would prefer.
Another preference I have is that I’d like 16 GB of ram and an SSD.
I have very little experience in building pcs, however, I have some experience dealing with the specific parts. I was hoping for a build that would be good for playing all games at 60fps while being fast in dealing with normal computer activities.
I do not have a monitor either so that would be included in the cost. I’m not in need of a crazy 144hz monitor.

Thanks Everyone! Please let me know if I’m being crazy with these components with my price.
-Edit:1200 CAD is about 850 USD but I’m willing to go to around 900 USD

Here is an idea.
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i3-9100F 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($100.50 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 Blue 74.34 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($126.74 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($149.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card ($319.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop)
Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($121.99 @ PC-Canada)
Monitor: LG 24MP59G-P 23.8" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor ($181.99 @ PC-Canada)
Total: $1200.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-18 14:44 EDT-0400
The only issue is you have to deal with a mail in rebate with the motherboard, but because of the rebate you get a really good deal on a good motherboard.

 

[jtomar]

Here is an idea.
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i3-9100F 3.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor ($100.50 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 Blue 74.34 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($126.74 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($149.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card ($319.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop)
Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($121.99 @ PC-Canada)
Monitor: LG 24MP59G-P 23.8" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor ($181.99 @ PC-Canada)
Total: $1200.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-18 14:44 EDT-0400
The only issue is you have to deal with a mail in rebate with the motherboard, but because of the rebate you get a really good deal on a good motherboard.

I wonder if it would be possible to get a better cpu? If this potentially causes a downgrade in another section I wouldn’t be opposed, I would also be fine with increasing the price by about another $100. Thanks.

 

[Flashgo1]

intel and amd work about the same building the pc. to get a better cpu at what you are looking at, amd would be better.

(edit)
Canada prices and shipping are throwing all my favorites all over the place on price.

(edit 2)
intel is cheaper in canada, all my amd builds are like 150more per. just trying to match that i3

 

[jeremyj_83]

I wonder if it would be possible to get a better cpu? If this potentially causes a downgrade in another section I wouldn’t be opposed, I would also be fine with increasing the price by about another $100. Thanks.

Upping the budget by $100 can do something like this:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: Intel Core i5-9400F 2.9 GHz 6-Core Processor ($198.50 @ shopRBC)
CPU Cooler: Deepcool GAMMAXX 400 Blue 74.34 CFM CPU Cooler ($29.99 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock Z390 Pro4 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($126.74 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($149.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6 GB DUAL EVO OC Video Card ($319.99 @ Mike's Computer Shop)
Case: Fractal Design Focus G ATX Mid Tower Case ($74.99 @ Canada Computers)
Power Supply: Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($121.99 @ PC-Canada)
Monitor: LG 24MP59G-P 23.8" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor ($181.99 @ PC-Canada)
Total: $1298.93
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-18 16:52 EDT-0400

Or if you would choose AMD can do this:
PCPartPicker Part List

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 3.4 GHz 6-Core Processor ($234.74 @ Amazon Canada)
Motherboard: ASRock B450M Pro4-F Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($80.67 @ Vuugo)
Memory: Team T-FORCE VULCAN Z 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory ($94.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($149.75 @ Vuugo)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB GAMING OC Video Card ($389.99 @ Memory Express)
Case: DIYPC Solo-T2-R Black USB 3.0 ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg Canada)
Power Supply: Antec Earthwatts Gold Pro 650 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($121.99 @ PC-Canada)
Monitor: LG 24MP59G-P 23.8" 1920x1080 75 Hz Monitor ($181.99 @ PC-Canada)
Total: $1294.11
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2020-04-18 16:59 EDT-0400
The 2nd will be faster in gaming and multi-threaded applications. The 1st will be faster in single-threaded applications.