$900 gaming build

[Edhag4]

Hello guys, I am looking to build a $900 US dollar desktop. Its main usage would be gaming(mmorpgs such as EVE, LoL, and Rift) however I would also like a lot of storage to store my school files off my laptop. I am not too picky on brands or anything, I just want performance. I'd prefer if most of the items could be bought through amazon(PRIME!!).

On a side note, I am also looking for a decent monitor for gaming(not in my 900 budget) for somewhere near $200. Thankyou to everyone who took the time to read this and/or respond!

 

[bigshootr8]

This may fit the bill for you. This does not include a overclocking chip however it is strong enough to get you through with anything you would need to throw at it. I would say this is a fairly good budgeted out build I'll also include a monitor as well.

I have this monitor the PB238Q its a IPS display has a solid stand can be rotated pivoted has pretty good response times. Has every input under the sun. Is just overall a very strong offering from ASUS.
http://www.amazon.com/Series-PB238Q-23-Inch-LED-lit-Monitor/dp/B00906GBBC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407796365&sr=8-1&keywords=ASUS+PB238Q



PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 3.3GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus H97M-E Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($97.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($51.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB DirectCU II Video Card ($229.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 620W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($70.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-14 DVD/CD Writer ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Other: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit, System Builder OEM DVD 1 Pack (New Packaging) ($96.89)
Total: $984.72
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 18:40 EDT-0400

 

[TopLuca]

With Monitor , OS and 2 TB HDD , Little bit over but good all round build
PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QVW9wP
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QVW9wP/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($209.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: ASRock Z97 PRO4 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($73.95 @ Newegg)
Storage: Crucial M500 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($72.00 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 280X 3GB Dual-X Video Card ($285.66 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($57.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($69.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/RSBS DVD/CD Writer ($20.48 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VS238H-P 23.0" Monitor ($147.58 @ Newegg)
Total: $1202.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

 

[filippi]

This is a complete build w/ OS and 3TB HD:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $873.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 18:36 EDT-0400

 

[bigshootr8]

This is a complete build w/ OS and 3TB HD:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $873.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 18:36 EDT-0400

I like this build a bit doesn't include a SSD but does include a lot of storage that is for sure.

 

[filippi]

This is a complete build w/ OS and 3TB HD:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($101.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $873.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 18:36 EDT-0400

I like this build a bit doesn't include a SSD but does include a lot of storage that is for sure.

This is a good option too

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4430 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($179.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($87.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: A-Data XPG V1.0 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($80.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($68.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card ($214.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Enermax ECA3253-BW ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $920.88
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-11 18:46 EDT-0400